Dashing
through the downpour, Jackson could see no other shelter than a shadowy
doorway. Within the doorway lay a trembling
dog, soaked to the skin. Even with its
matted fur, Jackson appreciated that this dog had some breeding.
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Attached to Jackson’s key chain
was a tiny LED flashlight. “Here, boy…”
Jackson rubbed the wet fur with his woolen scarf, while searching for a chain
or some ID.
The flashlight caught the glint of a tag in the shape
of a four-leaf-clover,
with the name “Lucky” and a phone number.
Jackson dialed it, hearing the ring, and finally an answer. “This is the Blank residence. How may I help you?”
After telling about finding “Lucky”,
Jackson heard a boy in the background shouting with joy. “Lucky!
Lucky has been found!...” Moments
later a car pulled up and the boy jumped out into the rain, wrapping his arms
around his dog.
“You need a ride, mister?” The boy turned to ask. But no one remained, the doorway was
empty. Jackson had disappeared into a
sheet of rain.
The Wed. Word are from 2017, didn't publish it until now.
Super caretaker of lost animals. I wish there were more.
ReplyDeletesuper caretakers are hard to find.
DeleteI wonder why Jackson disappeared.
ReplyDeleteThat is the question.
DeleteA beautiful story, sometimes people don't want to be recognized or fawned over, and sometimes they are angels in disguise.
ReplyDeleteYes, exactly. I am the same way.
DeleteThis is just beautiful. We lost a dog once, 1986, he jumped the fence and ran, and too late we remembered we hadn't changed the address on his collar when we moved. We hope he found a good home.
ReplyDeleteI hope he found his way to a warm loving home.
DeleteSuch a heartwarming story, Susan. Yes, Jackson must have been an angel. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteto find that which was lost is always heartwarming.
Deletewhen My 18 year old brother went to Vietnam many years ago, our dog Joey was estatic when he came home. these are so heartwarming as is the story of Jackson
ReplyDelete18 yr., old to see so much so soon so young! Joey must have come bounding to see him.
DeleteThe videos of the soldiers reuniting with their dogs was awesome. I had a Golden Retriever that looked very similar to the one here. Our pets really do become part of the family.
ReplyDeleteThere is a broad assortment of dogs and cats. The size differences are so interesting.
DeleteNothing as sweet as being reunited with a loved one (4 legs or 2). :)
ReplyDeletethat is so true. Going home always meant seeing my family.
DeleteWhat a happy day for the boy in the story. And for those soldiers. What beautiful reunions! Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGoing home after deployment and being greeted like that Wow, indeed.
DeleteAngel in the man, angel in the dog (and all dogs!)
ReplyDeleteYes, that is it.
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