He's back....but

Well prayers were answered this a.m. as I traveled the back yard to "his" area. I saw a black and white flash making his way through the woods, obviously he was unaware of my presence, so I stood still. As he perused "his" area and started out to the open field toward our house, he spied my concrete like form. He startled and bolted for the mountain. It's been 35 minutes and he has yet to return. Hopefully he will, he must be very very hungry.

I can only assume from his very strong, quick and fearful reactions to me, that he has spent the last two days and nights being chased by whatever or whomever. He is more fearful and reactive than ever. He doesn't even hesitate to see, he just runs.

It is times like these that I can't help thinking...this is a situation that didn't necessarily have to be. One only has to see him react and actually try to imagine what he has seen and felt to develop a bit of anger that he is in this situation. It should not be.

"Teddy" has been running for his life for almost a year now. It is obvious his young life has been nothing but fear, and suffering. This guy has had no opportunity to feel safe, have a warm clean bed, and know the love of a human. It should NOT be for him or any other animal, or any living and breathing creature. It tears my heart to know he is so close but yet STILL cannot trust even me, the one who has been feeding him for months.

I'll do my best to continue this quest to Save Teddy...with all the prayers offered! Thank you!