Rusty’s Rescue – Dog Short Stories
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Rusty’s Rescue – Dog Short Stories
In the quaint southeastern Minnesota town of Lanesboro was a little girl named Esme. She had a heart as big as the rolling hills and a smile that could light up the darkest days. But, despite her sunny disposition, Esme faced a daily struggle that clouded her world – she was bullied at school.
Each day, as she walked to school with her head held high and her backpack slung over her shoulder, her classmate’s mean words and taunts stung like a swarm of angry bees. Esme yearned for a friend who would understand her. Someone who would stand by her side and share her joys and sorrows.
One crisp autumn morning, as Esme was walking to school, she noticed a scruffy, shaggy dog wandering the streets. Its fur was a patchwork of colors, and its tail wagged with a hesitant yet hopeful rhythm. The dog’s eyes met Esme’s, and there was an unspoken connection between them.
Approaching the dog cautiously, Esme knelt down and extended her hand. The dog sniffed her fingers, its tail wagging faster now. “Hey there, little guy,” she whispered, her voice filled with kindness.
The dog let out a soft, grateful woof and nuzzled against Esme’s hand. In that moment, they became friends. Esme decided to call him Rusty, for the rusty-colored patch on his back.
From that day forward, Esme and Rusty were inseparable. They walked to school together, and Rusty waited faithfully outside the school gates until the final bell rang. He even found a cozy nook in Esme’s backyard, making it his new home.
Their bond was special. Esme would pour out her heart to Rusty, sharing her joys, her dreams, and her fears. Rusty, in turn, would express his love through gentle licks, joyful barks, and the way his eyes sparkled with understanding.
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One day, as winter blanketed the town with thick snow, Esme fell ill. She was confined to her bed, feeling weak and lonely.
Esme couldn’t ever seem to fall asleep and kept calling for Rusty. Eventually, her mom gave in and allowed the stray dog to come inside. Rusty knew something was wrong and refused to leave Esme’s bedside. He lay by the young girl’s bed, night and day, his warm body providing comfort and solace.
Esme’s mom was amazed by the unwavering support of her furry friend. She watched her daughter and her unique bond with the dog. It was as if Rusty’s eyes filled with concern as he lay there by the bed, and his tail wagged softly as if reassuring Esme that he was there for her.
Esme’s health improved as the days passed, and her spirit soared higher than ever. Her mom, deeply moved by Rusty’s loyal companionship during her daughter’s illness, decided to let Esme keep Rusty as part of their family.
Esme’s mom realized the lonely girl had found a friend in Rusty. A friend who accepted her unconditionally, a friend who had stood by her side through thick and thin.
Esme and Rusty never left each other’s side from that moment on. The sting of her bully’s words lost their sharpness because Esme felt understood by someone who knew her better than everyone else.
Even when Esme was in class, Rusty sat near the school grounds until the end of the day, waiting patiently to walk the little girl home. And so, in the small Midwestern town of Lanesboro, Esme and Rusty continued their journey together, spreading warmth and love to all they met.
Esme realized Rusty’s kind companionship made her feel happier than she had ever been. Rusty, with his scraggly fur and enthusiastic spirit, had become something much more to Esme than a stray dog. Rusty had become her very best friend.
Written by Kitty Norton. © 2024 Jack and Kitty Norton. Reprinted by permission of Jack and Kitty Media Group. In order to protect the rights of the copyright holder, no portion of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent. All rights reserved.
