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.


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[Code2High]

Ah, fall. Isn't it lovely? Cool, crisp NINETY-SEVEN degree weather....

It kinda puts a damper on the whole sweaters and cocoa deal.

Dash you have no idea how lucky you are!

[TugCE]

Dixie Flyer,

I spent the better part of today reading this thread. Over the years I have visited it but never read all of the posts. Well, today I sat and read over 1,000 pages. I know I have no life. Words can not say how touched I am to have read and learned about Old Fella, You, Your Wife and everyone else here that Old Fella touched.

After my back surgery my Doctor suggested getting a dog to get me up and moving as I had been stuck in my recliner for several months due to pain. Well, my DW and I started looking for a Dog to adopt. It took several months before we found my Macy. She was six months old and was not living in the best of situations. Luckily, her family did what was best and let her come to live with us. She is now almost Seven and is the love of my life. There are days when I just sit with her and she will just stare into my eyes. If not for her I am not sure that I would still be here.

We all love our Furry Kids so very much and it is so very hard to do what is right for them when the time comes but that is what we have to do.

Thank You for all the you have done. I have more to say but I just can not find the words right now so I will leave it here and say Good Night and go and give my two Fur Babies (Macy and Sandi) a hug.

[Dixie_Flyer]

It seems like yesterday we were camping enjoying the bright sunshine and warm weather....

[Dashonthedash]

The temps in Denver are supposed to drop into the 30's Wednesday night/Thursday morning, which means it may drop to freezing (or below) here in the foothills. My RV is currently in the shop getting winterized (and getting that pesky lp detector looked at) while I am spending some time browsing at the Denver Public Library. Can't wait until Spring.

On edit, the NWS predicts a low for Evergreen of 33 Wednesday night, with a 10% chance of rain or SNOW

[Dixie_Flyer]

Well it is the first day of October. It is raining and cool this morning. The girls are resting after breakfast while I look at the Old Fella thread. Sue had a great birthday yesterday, She sends her thanks to all the well wishers of her birthday.

I am afraid the mild nights are over and the forecast is for our night time temps to drop into the lower 50's and upper 40's. every night this week. I guess it is time to face the fact that winter is just around the corner. I dread the thoughts of cold weather, but maybe it will not be so cold this year. Last winter was mild, but I don;t think we will be so lucky this year. I look at Mama and wonder how she will get along with her health. I look forward to next spring and travelibg once again and hope Mama will be able to travel with us without being in pain. Getting into the camper is a problem for her as the steps are hard to climb, so I am thankful we have the folding steps for her. The Pet Loader has been a part of out traveling since Old Fella first used them back in 2005.

Okay I need to go. Have a blessed day and I will talk with you later.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Here is an interesting true story:

Story of the traveling Red Dog of Australia

[Uppercrust]

Very nice picture. Happy Birthday!

[Hoops]

What a great picture of the 2 of you.

[ETexan]

Happy Birthday Sue.

[Dandy_Dan]

*****HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DIXIE'S DARLING SUE*****

[Hoops]

Tell Sue to have a wonderful birthday and a blessed day.

[dturm]

Happy Birthday Sue!!

[dogdiva]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[Dashonthedash]

Happy Birthday, Sue!
:B

[Dandy_Dan]

Good Morning, In the lastcouple of days we have got over 1 1/2" of rain. Reallly makes things look greener but hopefully it will hold off today until they get our roof re-shingled from the storm damage from late June. It has been tarped for this time as the guys are just getting to it. Once that is finished then they need to come inside and take care of the ceilings and walls that were stained from the water coming in after the shingles disappeared. Hopefully it will be done soon. It is 45* now with the forecast being around 70 and sunshine today. Anna and Sarah got bathed and groomed a couple of days ago and are looking their best. We had all the wild hair trimmed on Anna and she is looking especially spiffy.

SUE DANIELS*** MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW****
Since we are not there please have Richard give you a BIG HUG from us.