Please have faith in Kelso! My Mickey was just like that when he came here. He has been with an older couple and they had to find homes for all their dogs as I believe they were breeders. When that wonderful Richard brought us Mickey, he got out of the car and started looking for a corner to hide in. It took us a while to catch him and his legs were like rubber from lack of exercise. He was pretty shut down and stayed to himself. I have a huge yard and kept him on a leash for a long time to keep him close to me. We had to take his food to him and let him know it was okay to eat and to drink. He was terrified of the dogs and any sudden moves or noises. No eye contact, no play, no moving unless he had too. We have had him for many months now and you can now see the joy in his old eyes. Mickey is 12 and has fading eyesight and hearing but is now so happy. When we are outside he will come running and bark his gravelly little bark and actually chase the other dogs. He has just started picking up toys to play! His feet are splayed, he has his aches and pains but the joy in his eyes has made it all worth it. He still shys from loud noise or sudden movements, but to see where he is today is a miracle. Keep going, it is worth the effort with the love they are finally able to show you!
