A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
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Sep-05-2005 02:18 PM
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
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
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May-08-2018 06:48 AM
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
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May-08-2018 05:14 AM
Hope you have a blessed day. Be sure to give the fur babies a hug for me and be sure to tell someone you love them.
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
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May-07-2018 05:34 PM
dturm wrote:
Sorry Richard, we've been on the road and just got internet up. I would have recommended checking her color (gums)but if she doing better sounds like it was a mild GI issue. Good news.
Her gums were pink. Outwardly she didn't show any signs of anything wrong. What alarmed us was her paws were very cold and she was just lying around not interested on food. Tonight she seems to be fine. Thanks for getting back with me. I panic when something is not right with Suzie.
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
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May-07-2018 05:09 PM
Kaylee
Winnie 6 1/2 year old golden
2008 Southwind 2009 Honda CRV
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May-07-2018 01:57 PM
Dixie Flyer wrote:
Dr. Doug we just noticed Suzie's feet and legs are cold to the touch. Her ears are cold to the touch. She hasn't been eating her food lately. She is active when we go for walks and she is taking care of business. She threw up yesterday morning and it was mostly liquid an seemed to have greenish tint to it. What do you think? Do we need to get her home ASAP to see the Vet?
Whatever was going on with Suzie has now passed. She seems to be okay. She ate, went for a walk, tried to chase a squirrel and is now standing at the screen f=door of the camper wanting to chase the golf carts. Her paws are warm to the touch and as a matter of fact she feels warm all over.
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
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May-07-2018 01:30 PM
MetalGator wrote:
.... He is doing so much better with his knee. Here are a couple of pictures.
So cute! 🙂
Walter & Garland - Camp Canine caretakers
Miss Inga (aka "Shorty") - 10 y.o. old GSD.
Gen. Gretchen - Joined Rainbow Div., June 27, 2017 at age 13
Gen. Missy - Joined Rainbow Div., June 11,2006 at age 12
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May-07-2018 09:11 AM


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3 fur kids (Monty, ZuZu and Pinto)
Rainbow bridge (Murphy, Petie, Lola)
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May-07-2018 08:26 AM
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
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May-07-2018 06:29 AM

2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
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May-07-2018 06:28 AM

2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
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May-07-2018 06:26 AM

Dixie and Suzie
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
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May-07-2018 06:17 AM

Beautiful.
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
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May-07-2018 06:13 AM
There are very few people in the campground right now. There is a motorcycle group here and you know when they leave and when they come back.
Thinking back to some mishaps with the camper I put a hole in the front cargo door on the Wildcat with the tailgate of the truck. Not once but twice. I got pretty good and repairing the hole and repainting.
We have a group from our church just a few miles up the road from us. They are trout fishing in the river and seem to be have success fishing and lots of fun. One of the group just got married and is showing off his tent camping skills along with his fishing skills.
Okay I need to get moving she I will close for now wishing everyone a blessed day. Be sure to give the fur babies a hug for me and be sure to tell someone you love them.
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.
Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
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May-07-2018 06:04 AM
Toolguy5 wrote:
We ordered this back in January and it finally arrived. Brought her home Saturday.
WOW!!!!:C:)
Walter & Garland - Camp Canine caretakers
Miss Inga (aka "Shorty") - 10 y.o. old GSD.
Gen. Gretchen - Joined Rainbow Div., June 27, 2017 at age 13
Gen. Missy - Joined Rainbow Div., June 11,2006 at age 12
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May-06-2018 04:22 PM
cimac wrote:
My first rv was a cabover camper. Still had old outdoor clothes line poles in the back yard. Backing up, I put the end of one thru the camper door. It was a big owie. Glad you are having a good time.
I think we all have stories. I tried to move a fence post with the bumper on our first class C.
Richard, I think a little bondo and it'll look like new :B
Dan, the rig looks beautiful.
Kaylee
Winnie 6 1/2 year old golden
2008 Southwind 2009 Honda CRV

