Received this email today (Thanks Eileen)

Steve this was sent to me today from the foster mum of a dog I helped transport.  It immediately made me think of you and your volunteers at Shak and the wonderful work you are doing with your dogs, especially Scooby and Miko.  So this is dedicated to you all.

The Reason (to you from all your rescue dogs) author unknown

I would've died that day if not for you.
I would've given up on life if not for your kind eyes.
I would've used my teeth in fear if not for your gentle hands.
I would have left this life believing that all humans don't care
Believing there is no such thing as fur that isn't matted,
skin that isn't flea bitten,
good food and enough of it,
beds to sleep on,
someone to love me,
to show me I deserve love just because I exist.
Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands
Your big heart saved me...
You saved me from the terror of the pound,
Soothing away the memories of my old life.
You have taught me what it means to be loved.
I have seen you do the same for other dogs like me.
I have heard you ask yourself in times of despair
Why you do it-
When there is no more money, no more room, no more homes
You open your heart a little bigger, stretch the money a
little tighter
Make just a little more room...to save one more like me.
I tell you with the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes
In the best way I know how
Reminding you why you go on trying.
I am the reason
The dogs before me are the reason
As are the ones who come after.
Our lives would've been wasted, our love never given
We would die if not for you.

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This is lovely Eileen thanks..x

wow how strong but true it makes me cry boo hoo my heart is soft for the breed that dont know the end might be near but there is shak to show no fear and recue you .

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