D'Elle Posted December 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Just wanted to let you folks know that I made the drive to go and visit Kelso and his new people a little while ago, and Kelso is doing great there! It made me very happy to see what a nice home environment he has there, and how obvious it is that his new people love him dearly. He has everything he could want, and is obviously very attached to his mom. Also, he has decided that fetching a ball is a Great activity, and will do it all day long if given the opportunity. This is so cool, because he never fetched while he was with me; I suspect largely because I have a fetch-obsessed BC who wouldn't let anyone else do the fetching. Kelso perhaps learned it from watching Jester! In any case, just thought that I would give you the update so you'd know that the adoption has gone as well as I expected it to -- maybe even better. I couldn't be happier for him, and for his people, who have adopted a very special dog indeed, and who know it and fully see and appreciate who Kelso is. What more could anyone want. D'Elle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Well - is it "Hallelujah!" or "Whoot-whoot!" or "Kudos!" or "Congrats!" or "That's wonderful!" - or all of these? I'm voting for all of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annmarie Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hello everyone, I just wanted to wish everyone a joyful and peaceful 2013. Kelso is doing very very well (we love him SOOO much).....updates/photos coming very soon! Happy 2013! Annmarie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Extremely happy to hear this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annmarie Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Photos of Kelso.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 It's great to see Kelso looking so relaxed and happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 He certainly looks like a very happy boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 For Kelso, I am so happy. To everyone who had a hand in making it possible for this dog to have a happy life..... I thoroughly applaud you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annmarie Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hello everyone! I just wanted to update everyone on Kelso.... Kelso is doing SOOOO well. He is just the perfect dog for us. We are going on all sorts of adventures together (camping in Flagstaff, visiting Horse Lover's Park where we watch all the horse activities, many, many hiking adventures, we stayed in a dog-friendly hotel in Sedona and San Diego, ran on the dog beach together, etc...etc..). We are all having so much fun together. He ADORES my husband now and RUNS to him with tail held high and all "waggly." He acts like a puppy in so many ways! He get super excited when his harness and leash come out because he wants to go "bye-bye in the car." He no longer gets sick in the car but, instead, drools with excitement as he does when he sees any ball or toy. He plays in the park with me, chases after me and goes down the slide with me...hee hee! He is just an AWESOME little guy. However, he still "plays 'possum" if any stranger comes to our home. He is ok with strangers out in the community (he just ignores them) but if someone comes to the house he kind of becomes a "lump." It takes him a long, long time to get used to anyone in the house...very long and he never really is 100% ok with it. We don't have many people over though so that is ok and I think it is something that will just take a very long time (and he probably won't ever really enjoy strangers in the house). That is ok though. It is fine with us. I have many videos and photos to share. I will post them on youtube and share the link with everyone if you'd like to see him romping on the beach, playing goalie with a soccer ball, playing "hide-n-seek" with his ball, and many other cute antics. He is just the loveliest boy! So gentle, so sweet, so loving..... I wish everyone well and I'll post the videos and photos ASAP. Peace to all... Annmarie, Ramin and Kelso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 ... So gentle, so sweet, so loving..... Aw, that is so heartwarming. Again, thanks to D'elle for having such infinite patience with this sweet dog, and thanks to you for giving him the perfect home. We love the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon's girl Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I can't wait to see those videos!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 This is such absolutely wonderful news! Thanks to D'Elle's foundation work and your (and your husband's) continuing care and affection, he is turning into a happy, contented dog! PS - I transported a very shut-down dog once. In his new home, like Kelso, he has learned faith and trust, and has become comfortable in his own skin and his world, loves his female and male owners, and is a happy dog at last. His and Kelso's stories are both so heart-warming and affirmative about the power of knowledgeable care and love. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 What a wonderful update! It's just the kind of news that I needed to hear today! Good for you, good for D'Elle and way to go Kelso!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Happy, happy! I'm so glad Kelso found D'elle and then found you and your husband. He's a lucky, wonderful dog, and y'all are just awesome for bringing him so far. I'm sure it's been a wonderful journey for all of you, and will continue to be for years to come! I, too, am looking forward to videos and more photos! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Excellent update - and yes, we all want to see the videos! FWIW... my dog used to be quite fearful, but his method of responding to strangers in the house/yard is to bark, LOUD and NONSTOP, while they are here. I might prefer a dog who became a quiet lump. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annmarie Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Dear everyone, Here is the "Kelso Video Collection" so far (see below).... I apologize for my annoying overly excited/high-pitched/screechy "playing with my doggie voice"...I would recommend to turn off your computer volume! Sorry!! D'Elle, thank you SOOOO much for all you've done with Kelso. Without you, it would never have been possible. You clearly saved this precious boy's life! I always tell Kelso how proud you are of him. We'd love to come visit you someday! You may wish to turn off the volume (due to my very annoying screechy/excited "voice"....sorry!). Play ( Play ( Play ( Play ( Play (Show link) Soccer Video 2 desertcitysun1212 You may wish to turn down/off the volume (due to my very annoying screechy/excited voice....sorry!). (Show link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Kelso has a great life! And you have a great husband -- I love how he got down there and demonstrated the dog door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annmarie Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 hee hee....Kelso was kind of telling my husband, "Hurry up, man! I already got the hang of this and you are WAAAAY too slow for me!" Kelso is something else....he comes up with something new each day. He never ceases to amaze us!! PS You have a beautiful dog in your photo, ShoresDog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Oh. My. Goodness! Are you sure that's the same dog who was so withdrawn that it was a *very big deal* for him to interact at all with D'Elle in the earlier days/weeks/months? Amazing and wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thank you, Annmarie. Daisy is a rescue -- in the classic sense of the word "rescue", quite a story -- and I've had her for 8.5 years now. Still as fun as ever, just a few more white hairs on the muzzle than in that picture. It's great how much Kelso enjoys new things. That whole side of him was locked in. Shoot, he couldn't even trot or run smoothly when D'elle first reported on him. Your little videos are powerful advertisements for rescuing and fostering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 It is amazing to see how "normal" he is now, if you had not read D'ellle story you would not think Kelso had ever been anything other than a happy dog. Thank you for continuning to share his journey with us... It has been true inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Of all the foster dogs that have come through my home over the years, Kelso is the one who truly stole my heart. I love that dog as much today as I did when he was living with me, and I love those videos soooo much, Annmarie! It is a huge testament to the power of love that Kelso could come from not even being able to walk properly, and being terrified to the point of catatonia of everything, to become the dog he is today. What an amazing dog. That's the thing.............I just knew the first time I looked into his eyes that there was a beautiful dog in there, if only he could find a way to come out and be seen. I had faith in him. And he worked so hard and was so willing to try, and he overcame so much. What a remarkable being he is. Honestly, I believe that almost all dogs can come as far as Kelso did if only they are given the chance. BC Rescue of Texas, and then Arizona Border Collie Rescue gave him the chance, and I did my best to give him a home where he could feel safe, and now Annmarie and Ramin will love him the rest of his life. If I ever wonder if I have done anything useful in my life, I only have to remember Kelso. He did all the hard work, but at least I can say that I helped. thank you for posting those videos, Annmarie. They brought tears of joy to my eyes. Isn't he just beautiful? DL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Just had a chance to watch the videos! What a happy, happy boy he is!! Just watching his tail wagging a mile a minute is enough to make me smile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Of all the foster dogs that have come through my home over the years, Kelso is the one who truly stole my heart. I love that dog as much today as I did when he was living with me, and I love those videos soooo much, Annmarie! It is a huge testament to the power of love that Kelso could come from not even being able to walk properly, and being terrified to the point of catatonia of everything, to become the dog he is today. What an amazing dog. snip If I ever wonder if I have done anything useful in my life, I only have to remember Kelso. He did all the hard work, but at least I can say that I helped. D'Elle, I gotta say, having rehabbed a terrified and seriously abused dog myself, that you did a LOT of hard work, too. You adjusted your expectations constantly, to best meet Kelso's needs. That in itself is hard work. If there is a single thing that works to help abuse victims, human and animal, move through the fears, it is the delicate act of pushing just hard enough, but not too hard. The pressure on/pressure off dance done well builds an incredible sense of accomplishment and establishes a wonderful bond of trust between the two individuals, until there is a point when you forget who is leading the dance. Again, it's very hard work that you did with and for Kelso. Take some credit, woman! Ruth and Agent Gibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon's girl Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 ^^THIS!!^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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