You Never Know What a Day Will Bring

     Today was one of those days that held unforeseen circumstances, more sad than usual.  I was driving along, and much to my dismay, I saw a tiny little dog laying in the road ahead of me.  I got out of my car and went to the dog.  I wasn't sure if the dog was dead or alive, but a man who had stopped said he thought she was shivering.  I picked up the sweet little angel, not knowing exactly what I was going to do with her, but knowing that I had to get her out of the street. 
     In that instant when I lifted her very tiny body, I loved that dog.  It didn't matter that I didn't know her; I just loved her.  A neighbor helped me to locate the dog's owner, very quickly.  She was at home with her little child, and she was very distraught, understandably.  I went to the nearest veterinary clinic with her, cradling the dog the entire time, as the owner needed to hold her child.  They took her to another room for a couple of minutes, and returned with her wrapped in a blanket, informing us that she was dead.
     It almost seemed like some kind of a dream, but the blood on my shirt, shoes, and arms reminded me that it was not. 
      Even though this was a very sad experience, it was also something that I'm glad I was there for.  I'm glad that I was able to offer some comfort to the owner, who is a very sweet woman.  We can offer our compassion and caring to people and animals that we don't know, because we don't have to know them.  All we have to know is that they are hurting, and they need someone.  Please say a little prayer for this family, and their sweet little dog, "Henny."  Take care, Katie

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[prettyshabby]

Oh that's so very sad, but so lovely you took the time to stop and to find the owner of that dear little dog..they must be heartbroken..many people would have driven by..and you didnt..bless you x