Lovable and Looking

There’s an email that’s been doing the rounds now for years. It shows a singles ad that was reportedly listed in the Atlanta Journal, which in fact isn’t true. Someone sent it to me again recently. Read it first, then I’ll give my comments.

“SINGLE BLACK FEMALE seeks male companionship, ethnicity unimportant. I’m a very good girl who LOVES to play. I love long walks in the woods, riding in your pickup truck, hunting, camping and fishing trips, cozy winter nights lying by the fire. Candlelight dinners will have me eating out of your hand. I’ll be at the front door when you get home from work, wearing only what nature gave me. Call and ask for Daisy, I’ll be waiting……

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Single Black Female

Photo is courtesy of Lisa D, of Barrie, Ontario.

While this is admittedly rather funny, please take it for what it is – a joke! I’m all for getting people’s attention when it comes to pet rescue but an ad of this sort is not likely to attract the right kind of pet parent – someone who makes an informed choice after careful deliberation.

The Rescuer’s Creed

I promise I will take your unwanted animals.
I will heal their wounds, their diseases, their broken bones.
I will give them the medical attention they need and deserve.
I will nurture their starvation and give them a warm place to sleep.
I will spay and neuter them, vaccinate them against the diseases that can harm them.
I will treat them and honor them.
I will buy them toys, blankets, balls, and teach them to play.
I will speak softly to them.
I will try to teach them not to fear, not to cry, and not to hate.
I will whisper sweet, kind, gentle words into their ears, while gently trying to stroke their fear, their pain, and their scars away.
I will face their emotional scars and give them time to overcome them.
I will socialize them, potty train them, teach them to be obedient, show them dignity, and hold their paws, and stroke their ears if they have endured too much and walk them over the Rainbow Bridge, BUT most of all I will teach them LOVE.
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