
03/03/2025
How Many Times Can a Heart Break?
"My heart breaks as I stand in front of an empty cage, thinking about the animal that used to be there. One of many who waited for a happy ending that never came.
My heart breaks as I pet a dog who has so many things against him: his breed, size, color, and age. Yet, he still wants to be my friend.
My heart breaks as I sit on the kennel floor and reach out to an animal that only knows to cringe, waiting for something bad to happen.
My heart breaks as I drive away, wishing I could take every single one home, but knowing that if I did, the cages would just fill up again.
So, before I come back, the pieces of my heart will shift a little and find a new place, held together by determination and stubbornness.
Because I’ve learned in rescue that the answer to “How many times can a heart break?” is as many times as it takes." Credit to respective owner