| HOW HARLAND GOT HIS NAME. This was going to be the day. He was very frightened, but he just had to do it. It was so much worse for things not to change, he had to take the chance. What if the other dogs were wrong? What if there weren't really any "goodpeople" out there? Maybe there weren't. He sure hadn't met any. Not at the puppy mill, not since his escape, not when he tried to find enough garbage just to keep him alive. All the people he had met either yelled or threw things like rocks, or even chased him. Then there were the terrible "car things", those things could hurt you so bad you couldn't walk and then you just died of thirst and starvation. It was taking an awful chance and if he kept thinking about it he wouldn't do it. Finally it was time. He heard the soft flap of her wings and the sweet voice of the Rescue Angel as she flew over looking for homeless and abandoned animals. He was very frightened, but she might not come this way again, it might be his last chance. He crawled out of the dirty box he called "home" and lay on his belly in front of her. This was a mistake, he was filthy, there were no "goodpeople", no one would ever want him. He would just go back to his box. The Rescue Angel was so beautiful he couldn't move. She took his sad, dirty face in her hands and she kissed him. HIM, she kissed HIM. He had never been touched kindly, much less kissed. It...was...wonderful. Then she said "You are so handsome, you need a perfect name. Your perfect name is...Harland." Yes, she was right, he knew that must be his name. The Rescue Angel lifted Harland up in her arms and flew away with him. They flew to a place called "Rescue". At "Rescue" there was lots to eat, so much in fact that he hardly noticed the extra good bath he was given by the Angel. Then the Angel placed him on a soft, warm bed and gave him more hugs and kisses. It was the best! But the Angel said it would be better, she would help him find a "forever" home where all the people were goodpeople, and there was lots and lots of good food. There would be a soft bed and friends. Friends would be the best of all. That's my story. That's me, that's good dog Harland. I am still kind of shy and frightened, but I am ready to take a chance if I can get more hugs and kisses. I am a gentle guy that has had it kind of rough, but I believe in the Angel and I'm sure that if a "forever" home is even half as good as Rescue then it must be just like heaven! If you're looking for a friend with a sweet soul, then I'm your guy. I would sure like it if you would come see me and practice your petting and scratching, I really do like a good scratch! Come soon!
If interested in this pet, please complete our online application at Ahimsa Rescue Foundation
#760-Harland
Breed: Schnauzer cross
Sex: male-neutered
Age: approx. DOB: 07/07 |
