A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}

[Dixie_Flyer]

Went camping this weekend at a campground on the lake, had not been there for a few years. Once there I began to walk around looking at the different sites when I noticed a very old dog. He just lay there until I got too close then he got up on three legs and hobbled away. Just judging I would say he is at least 11 years old. Well back to my story. The next afternoon he wanders into camp and just sits there looking. He looked so sad, so the wife got a bowl of our dog's food and put it down for him and he came over and ate. He then walked over to our dog and the two of them sniffed each other over and then they lay down together for the rest of the afternoon. That night he disappeared.
The next morning he was back and was a little more receptive of me. I looked at his injured leg and found that half of his rear foot was gone. It had healed and was not causing any problem except that he was walking on the stub that was left with no foot pad which causes him to limp. His front teeth were gone except for one canine tooth and it looked decayed. His eyes were tired looking and showing his age. He spent the rest of the day just laying around looking for a handout and by afternoon the campground host came around and saw him. I enquired about the dog and was told he had been there for three years and that most of the campers were tolerant of him and gave him food.
So what to do? Do you pick him up and bring him home or do you let nature take it course. He can't harm anyone, he has no teeth and he isn't a nuisance unless you don't like dogs, and no one seems to mind him being there. He is gentle and likes other animals as seen by his interaction with our dog. He still would not let me touch him but he would eat from my hand. Enough said, what would you do???

On June 28th 2008 Old Fella passed away of complications caused by bone cancer. Fella spent almost three years with his new family and became the icon of rescued old stray dogs. He will be greatly missed but his foot prints have been left in our hearts forever.

Now Charlie, the ten year old rescued Golden Lab has come to be a part of the continuing Old Fella story. (*Note, Charlie took his journey to Rainbow Bridge unexpectedly September 30, 2008)Suzie continues to charm her way into our hearts with her antics as she has grown from a puppy into a young lady. Togther they will carry on the Old Fella legacy. Come join us in their daily lives and be a part of the best feel good thread in RV.NET history. The legacy lives on.


HIghways Article Puppy Love

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

[Code2High]

Needs a job. Maybe towing cars would be a good occupation? Pitties are very eager to please.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Dixie Flyer wrote:
She is listed as a Boxer mix and she weighs about 50 pounds. She has been spayed and up to date on all of her shots.

When Allison and I were at the vets office she was vey playful and wanted out. She pulled on the leash as if she hasn't been trained to walk with a leash, but she seemed eager to please and very smart.

Her name is AMY and her DOB is 3/17/2011. Officially she is listed as a PIT - Boxer mix.

[Dixie_Flyer]

She is listed as a Boxer mix and she weighs about 50 pounds. She has been spayed and up to date on all of her shots.

When Allison and I were at the vets office she was vey playful and wanted out. She pulled on the leash as if she hasn't been trained to walk with a leash, but she seemed eager to please and very smart.

[Code2High]

Gorgeous!

[Grillmeister]

Dixie Flyer wrote:
Here is another little girls that needs a home. She needs a lot of attention,very energetic.

What breed do you think she is and what does she weigh?

[Dixie_Flyer]

Here is another little girls that needs a home. She needs a lot of attention,very energetic.

[Code2High]

And so it begins....

[Dixie_Flyer]

Dashonthedash wrote:
Oy! Today, I took Lily to the vet for a dental exam and cleaning, as well as a follow-up blood test for her kidney issues. I just got the call that she has a massive infection in her mouth, and 7 teeth needed to be extracted, including 1 canine. She has awakened and is recovering now at the vet. Needless to say, she will be on soft food for a while.

So will my wallet.

At least she has someone who will take care of her.

[Dashonthedash]

Oy! Today, I took Lily to the vet for a dental exam and cleaning, as well as a follow-up blood test for her kidney issues. I just got the call that she has a massive infection in her mouth, and 7 teeth needed to be extracted, including 1 canine. She has awakened and is recovering now at the vet. Needless to say, she will be on soft food for a while.

So will my wallet.

[campincandice]

Sweet sweet girls! I hope they'll be able to be placed together!

[Dixie_Flyer]

Let's think of a good plan that will give these deserving girls a forever home

[Dixie_Flyer]

Good morning. Well Dan it looks as if you are going to get a head start on us as far as cold weather is concerned:E. Just keep an extra log for the fire just incase you get a hard freeze. All is well here with some cool mornings and lots of rain in the past few days. It looks as if I am about to get involved in animal rescue here at home. It is a worthy cause and there is plenty of need for help.

The two labs need help, but I htink it will be slow in coming. They are up in age and it seems they haven't been trained. I don;t know their background but I believe they were yard dogs with little care or attention. They are in good health except for the usual old age problems that comes from waking up every morning. I find each morning I wake up I am a day older and that has gone on for seventy-one years:).

Who knows what will happen with them. Maybe some one will come forward to take them in. Meanwhile their board bill keeps adding up until a foster home can be found. They have been veted and chipped along with being spayed, so they have a clean bill of health for now.

[Dandy_Dan]

Good Morning, It is a bright and sunshiney day here this morning with very few clouds to be seen. The only drawback is that it is 38* out with a high of low to mid 60's. I think I even see a little frost in our pasture. Sure am not ready for this yet. Oh well it is what it is. Hope you all have a good rest of the week. Time to go feed the horses.

[Dixie_Flyer]

We need to find help for these ladies quickly as they are being boarded at the rate of $22.00 per day until they are either adopted or a foster home is found for them. If you fell so inclined you make help with the board bill. I can provide you with the information.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Ladies and Gentlemen let me present to you two lovely Southern Belles, Mary Kay and Ashley: