I am an animal rescuer

This is sure food for thought. Lauren Merryfield, editor/publisher, http://www.catliness.com I am an Animal Rescuer (Author Unknown) My job is to assist God's creatures I was born with the drive to fulfill their needs I take in helpless, unwanted, homeless creatures without planning or selection I have bought cat food with my last dime I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand I have hugged someone vicious and afraid I have fallen in love a thousand times And I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body too many times to count I have Animal Friends and friends who have animal friends I don't often use the word "pet" I notice those lost at the road side And my heart aches I will hand raise a field mouse And make friends with a vulture I know of no creature unworthy of my time I want to live forever if there aren't animals in Heaven But I believe there are Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind Some may think we are master of the animals But the animals have mastered themselves Something people still haven't learned War and abuse make me hurt for the world But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for mankind We are a quiet but determined army And we are making a difference every day There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan nothing more rewarding than saving a life No higher recognition than watching them thrive There is no greater joy than seeing a baby play who only days ago, was too weak to eat By the love of those who I've been privileged to rescue I have been rescued I know what true unconditional love really is for I've seen it shining in the eyes of so many Grateful for so little I am an Animal Rescuer My work is never done My home is never quiet My wallet is always empty But my heart is always full