Chelsea update for those following:
Message and update from Janet
The rescue of Chelsea has many elements that have to be considered and for many reasons. We are not doing any of this without the advice of many different professionals who have carefully consulted and guided this rescue.
It does not matter how long this takes, it will be up to Chelsea who gives the sign that she is comfortable with what is being done and when she is ready. All of this is being done on her terms not ours.
First of all, Heather does want me to convey her apologies as she knows that she has been short with some and just not herself. She has been sleeping in her car, she is stressed and sleep deprived This is a very emotionally charged situation This family still has not had time to grieve over the loss of their husband and father, and then thrown into an emotional turmoil with not knowing what happened to Chelsea. All of this pain and suffering caused because of someone else’s negligence.
I hope that we can all learn from this experience both the good and the bad as it will help us all when other lost and missing pets need your help or to be rescued.
This is what I am sharing with you today.
Based on the professional’s who have observed Chelsea’s behavior and actions they know that they have to secure her mind before her body for this to be a success. Remember she has survived only because she reverted to a wild state because she had to.
Remember that she is also Joan’s companion and needs to be brought to a state that Joan will be able to handle her when she is brought home. This will also be a process, so it is not just about “catching the dog”.
We again ask every one to stay away from the area unless we specifically ask you to be there. The neighbors have been wonderful opening their homes and have even provided food, drink, bathroom facilities so all their needs are being met. The police have been wonderful and supportive patrolling the area to keep the surrounding area the way Daryl wants it.
Daryl has been making encouraging progress with Chelsea and is slowly getting closer to her. He is now controlling her food. She is eating nutritious food rich in protein and drinking water that he is providing for her. He provided her with a blanket and she chose to touch it with her paw. She is acting secure in the ravine and she is aware of his presence and his scent.
He reports this morning that her tail was up, she looked happy and was chasing a squirrel in the ravine, not because she wanted to kill it, she was acting in a more playful manner.
Heather, Joan and Team Chelsea have complete trust and faith in Daryl and what he is doing for Chelsea and for all of us. We will not allow any one to sabotage the progress that he is making with Chelsea. We appreciate your concern and interest and ask you to stay away from the area.
Along this incredibly emotional journey to find Chelsea, Team Chelsea is happy to report that through our dedicated team members we were also there to help many other pets that we encountered along the way. We found lost and injured dogs and cats and we cared for them until we could help them and get them back to their families. We had a team member who fortunately could secure a surrender of a dog that was in dire need of help who also required immediate medical care and needs surgery. We are happy to report this dog now has a happy and a very loving forever home and the means to provide him with all the rehabilitation that he will require.
The last thing I want to share with you is about our amazing man Daryl. We are so blessed to have Daryl who is so dedicated and committed to rescuing Chelsea.
What you need to know is that Daryl is dying. Daryl has been told that he has 6 to 7 weeks left to live. It is Daryl’s dying wish to bring Chelsea home. Daryl and Chelsea need each other now this is now their journey. We hope that both Daryl and Chelsea’s wishes are granted, we owe that to them both. They have both been going through so much. It is Daryl’s wish that Chelsea’s transition be peaceful and gentle.
It is our wish that Daryl’s will be also.
What we need to do is keep them both in our thoughts and prayers so that both Daryl and Chelsea can find what they need to complete their journeys. Don’t question why things happen, there are no coincidences all things happen for a reason.
We love you Daryl.
Janet
