I am an animal Rescuer

This passion fills my heart,

I have a love for the innocent

But that is just the start.



I was born to help God’s creatures

I was put here to meet their needs,

I was meant to ease their suffering

To break the habit of bad deeds.



I take the helpless, homeless & unwanted

And shower them with care,

Find ways to comfort and feed them

Even when resources are bare.



I have bought cat food before my own

And have shared all my blankets too,

I have given my heart to all of them

Crying when there was nothing more to do.



Hugging the dirtiest of fur

Is as natural as can be,

Holding a lifeless body in your arms

Is the hardest part for me,



But knowing that they had a moment

Of love and peace before they died,

Makes all of it worthwhile

Even though we’re crushed inside



I may be seen as the rescuer

But they have rescued me in return,

For through them I know unconditional

Love and compassion I did learn.



They seem so eternally grateful

For the little I provide,

How can I give up now

When there’s many at my side.



We are growing in numbers

And some day we will prevail,

But for now we must continue on

For them, we cannot fail



My purse is always empty

And the laws feel like such bull,

But I would never give it up

For my heart is always full.



Yes I am an animal rescuer

I will be so until I die,

Spreading love and comfort

To all creatures that pass me by.

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