"Dear Toronto Humane Society,
I'm not sure how to express it, since 'thank you' is not exactly the word to use here. It fills my heart, it makes me smile and even more: it gives me hope.
Please don't get me wrong, life is beatiful but since we've moved to Canada carring lots of dreams and opened minds we've found a terrible dark winter. Not referring to the amazing winter which allows any Canadian or turists to watch the snow from the window, enjoying a nice cup of tea and the marvelous views and landscapes. Instead, I'm talking about the dark side of humanity, that one which turn their hearts cold and nothing more. Side by side we've tried to take a walk around: from YorkVille, Church Wellsley, North York, Dundas West, Highpark, Duffreing, Yong and Eglinton, Niagara Falls, Saint Paul and so and so.
After a year, 6 grades at George Brown College took a lot of my time and unloading trucks, handling trash without a jacket or gloves, sleeping three hours per night - never were a problem. I simply missed to talk, to share, to be noted. I never wanted to be important, just accepted. Than perhaps, I would be able make friends. It was when depression almost took me away, deep down all around those Sunny Brook Hospital corridors.
That was when I heard about you: Toronto Humane Society.
From reception to checkout, we've adopted Toyota who followed us from laundry to bed, to parks, subway - and spring finally came for us.
Toyota needed care, he used to shake in fear after a glass or bucket falling in the kitchen or, during the daily activities.
For that reason, he slept in our bed for one entire week...
...and became the best part of coming home. Even futther, after some investigation his serious health problems were 100% managed by your organization and health care plan: surgery, exams, rehab and even psicology support (aka empathy) telling us that everything would be ok.
For that reason, he slept in our bed for one entire week...
Toyota made our lives better and woke up a shinning beautiful feeling in our hearts. Life was kind to us, allowing us to get back to our home in Brazil as a family and nowadays he goes to the beach, gardens, parks and loves to play with everyone around.
So, how? How could I only say 'thank you'? You rescued him, took care of him and you allowed me to learn how to do it too. This piece of happiness brought me back my smile and kept me alive, just because Toyota shows me a love that I had to put me on my knees to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
From the deepest feeling of gratitude, take this message, my tears and my warmed heart - as a hug."
