Effie Update | Adopting a Rescue Dog | Estée Lalonde

Thank you so much for sharing Effie's story. My "Effie" was called Coco. Coco was rescued from a man who had so many dogs and would abuse them. She was tied to a tree, he would hit and starve her. When the rescue organization came back with a warrant to rescue the dogs, he shot half of them and Coco was the last one he shot. Lucky for me, her wound was superficial but it took the rescue organization 1 week to find and catch her. When I our dog Fanny passed, I told my family I am going to adopt another dog. When that came I asked the rescue organization to give me the most unadaptable dog they had and I would rescue her. You guessed it, it was Coco. It was a journey not doing to lie but without a doubt, was the most affectionate, loyal and would give her life to protect me and my family. It took about 7 years to be a "normal" dog but I didn't care if she would never be a normal dog, I just took her where she was at and I think that's what made her who she became. Coco passed 5 years ago. I was blessed to have her 12 years.

I love that duke taught Effie to sit it another way that duke lives on

Thank you for promoting adoption and for detailing your rescue journey!!! Been following your dog journey since Reggie, and have loved seeing the new struggles and victories with Effie! I work with dog rescues in California, and we have a extremely bad shelter crisis. People abandoning dogs left-and-right, backyard breeders looking to make a quick buck and dumping dogs that don't serve them in this way, hundreds (and i mean HUNDREDS) getting euthanized every day. If there are any Californian dog lovers reading this, please support your local rescues and shelters, foster and adopt if you can, so that we can save many more just like Effie!

I remember when you first got Effie and all you went through. She is so lucky to have you as her mom. I hope you will do more Effie videos - can't get enough of that gorgeous girl❤❤❤❤

Thank you for sharing her story. Mine is exactly the same. She is almost 12 and it’s been a long road. Not food motivated, terrified of everything, super sensitive to change, among many other quirks. Sometimes you just need to realize they are who they are. Supporting their well-being is most important to their happiness. Effie is a beautiful soul.

As a fearful human I feel very seen by Effie

The photos of Effie at doggy daycare are TOO MUCH ❤❤❤

Oh how I remember Reggie! and Duke! I also remember when you got Effie. I have crate trained my two corgis. My previous dog, I did not. My two, LOVE their crate. It is their safe space and because they are so low to the ground, when I am not with them, they are crated. Love Miss Effie and all that you have done to make her a confident dog. By the way, you look gorgeous! Hugs from me, Khloe and Ethan the corgis.

You're an amazing dog mom❤ I'm sure Effie is grateful that you take so much care of her

Effie is such a gorgeous girl. Our little girl Dixie (we have miniature schnauzers) came to us as an extremely anxious ex-breeding girl and she was so timid and scared that it was heartbreaking. When I look at our darling girl now it's hard to remember her being so afraid. It does take a lot of effort and a lot of love but, wow, aren't they so worth it. Our two mini schnauzers, Dixie and Darcy, completely fill my heart. Big hugs to your girl, the beautiful Miss Effie ❤

Estée, you give her an amazing life 💛

I love that you are such a dog mom!! I am a new dog mom & I feel like I've only become weirder & unapologetic about accepting this new role! I fostered dogs for 2 years before I ended up adopting a puppy. I think it's so important & I want to thank you for supporting the beauty & goodness in adopting. So many people in my circles have designer dogs, but every puppy deserves love no matter what breed or mix. Thanks for gushing about Efiie; makes me feel more normal about the exponential love my pup, Carmine has to give & all the silly yet infinite affection I give back. Thank you, Estee!!

she is the cutest little lady!!

Thank you for your kindness and compassion. You bring so much good to the world. And you look so beautiful. Wishing you the best for an even more wonderful future.

The photos of Effie at doggie daycare made my heart melt, she looks so joyful 🥺 Have you ever considered joining dog walk groups with her in London maybe ? I don't know if I recall correctly but I remember some of your older vlogs where you used to go to the park with Reggie and some other fellow greyhounds 🥰

You always look so radiant

After you adopted Effie you inspired me to adopt a dog from abroad. Luna looks very similar to Effie, but she's black. She is from Romania, I got her at 10 months old, she's now 5 years. She was also a street dog. I was so lucky with her - she's been the perfect dog. No anxiety, no food aggression/protectiveness, no resource guarding, no prey drive, nothing. She's best friends with my cats and guinea pigs, she's got perfect recall. Her literal only vice is that she barks when she's happy and she's the world's happiest dog so she barks a lot 😂 she was scared of doorways for about 6 months after I got her so I had to carry her through them, and she's still scared of brooms. She was scared of children but is now wonderful with them, especially my 2 year old daughter! Adopting a random street dog from abroad found me the world's best pup and I'm so grateful to you for introducing me to the idea because while id always have rescued (even my horses are rescues!) I hadn't considered from abroad before.

What a beautiful dog and a beautiful story! I have a very difficult dog myself, with very unique health issues, so I understand how much love and work it takes to keep them safe, happy, and healthy. You’re a great dog mom ❤

lol at me an Effie on the same meds ✌🏻😂

Effie is such a sweetheart! And lovely to see Reggie! ❤