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[Rhapsedy]

For those of you that don't know my story... I have lost 3 amazing dogs in the last year and a half. My soul dog Callaway died from Lymphoma on September 16, 2009 - he was 14, my JRT Brando died on July 24, 2010 - he was 15 1/2, and my JRT mix Barney died during surgery from an obstructed bowel on March 2, 2011 at the age of 4.

I have changed completely as a person from these loses and actually feel like I'm a more caring and compassionate person. The grief was so intense that a couple of times I almost committed myself to a hospital to get help... I have never written these words but I'm glad I have... it gives you an idea of just how devasted I was, which I know you all have felt the same devastation.

The reason for this note is to tell you about Kelo. He is a husky that I rescued in a bad situation. I don't think I've told anybody on this site before but I rescue animals, I truly believe that was what I was put on this earth to do. Anyway, back to Kelo...

So, I rescued Kelo this past January and quickly became attached to him. However, my dog Barney, who had several issues wouldn't leave him alone. Barney would constantly attack Kelo which was no life for Kelo and I was also worried about Kelo snapping and attacking Barney. So, I contacted a husky rescue group, I showed Kelo's pictures to the President of the rescue and she instantly fell in love with him, he looked just like her dog that had to be put down a year prior. She decided to adopt him so I drove Kelo from Jackson, Michigan to Indianapolis, Indiana which is 5 hours away. I wanted to meet the lady and make sure that Kelo's new digs would be acceptable to me. It was a very sad day when I dropped him off, I couldn't stop hugging him and I was crying out of control but I knew I had to do it for Barney and for Kelo.

Over the next month and a half everything was going well until Barney stopped eating and I noticied that he wasn't going to the bathroom. I won't go into the story because I have told it on here before but after several visits to the vet in a 2-3 week period the vet decided that surgery was needed. By the time Barney got into surgery it was too late, when the vet opened him up fluid came gushing out, his bowel had obstructed. The vet continued with the surgery praying that Barney would make it thru but just as she was going to close Barney up she lost him, but brought him back to life, and then 15 minutes later Barney was gone for good.

Fast forward to April 26th... I get a call from the lady who adopted Kelo, she said that she heard from another rescue group that I was wanting to adopt a husky. I told her I have been looking for a couple of weeks. I am still so sad over losing Barney but I feel that I need to give another needy dog a good life. She asked me what kind of dog I was looking for and I told her one like Kelo and she said, "how about Kelo?" I was in shock! She has had Kelo since January and has tried to get her 10 year old Malamute Sam to warm up to Kelo but he won't. Sam has started to get very depressed and she just can't let Sam live that way or Kelo... she was crying as she told the story. She said the only person she could give him to was me because she knows that he was happy with me. Well, of course I said yes and I will be getting him in a couple of weeks.

I always felt that Kelo was meant to be with me... him and I just had a connection. I actually have a peaceful feeling that everything played out the way it was supposed to. Barney had a lot of issues and I always questioned if he was happy, I know he was happy when he was laying in my lap sleeping but that's all he basically did. He was only 4 years old and acted like a senior dog, he acted that way since I rescued him when he was 8 months old. The two neurologists I took him to said he was not "normal" but they could never figure out what the problem was. So I feel that it was Barney's time to go, time for him to be released from his damaged shell and be free. And now I'm getting Kelo back. I would give anything to have Barney back but it just feels like this was all in the plan.

I love you Callaway, Brando, and Barney! You will never be replaced but you know your mama, she has to rescue those poor animals that are being mistreated. We will see each other again and I can't wait for that wonderful day!

[Peggy's Human]

Hi Rhapsedy,

I am SOOOO happy for you! First, because I think it's wonderful you have your Kelo back and it seems clear he was meant to be with you! Second, your heart seems to be lightening, from all the deep trauma it endured over that horrible 17 month period. I am so happy about both results. You are an amazingly strong person to have gone through what you did and come out on the other side, and I know Kelo is blessed to have you in his life. Isn't it amazing how life works? You willingly gave up Kelo in order to do what was best for him and Barney - even though it broke your heart - and he came back to you, when you were in a position to welcome him with open arms! Amazing! And don't you just wonder if Barney, Callaway and Brando had a paw in this, to help lift you back up?

You are often on my mind and always in my prayers. I rejoice in your turn of fortune and pray that Kelo helps you to continue your foward motion and beyond any remaining pain. I know you will always miss your beloved Callaway, Brando and Barney but hopefully, you can now remember them with only a twinge of longing in your heart and a smile on your face when remembering all you shared and not the deep, crushing pain you had to live with for much too long. You were a tremendous help to me when I was struggling with the initial overwhelming pain of loosing Peggy and you will always have a special place in my heart for all your kindness and caring. You truly deserve to be happy and have your heart filled with joy.

Thank you so much for telling us about Kelo and how you're doing. I can breathe a little easier tonight, knowing that you are doing well. As always, you (and now Kelo) remain in my prayers!

With deepest thanks and affection,

Peggy

P.S. If you have time, I'm on-board with Moon-Beam and would LOVE to see a pic of your beautiful Kelo! Big hug to you, my friend!