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

[butterfly_girl]

this is what Ally was living in when we rescued her.....we don't know how long...at least 3 days

[butterfly_girl]

I just stared a new thread about our little rescue dog Ally.... take a look





http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/19731276/gotomsg/19731276/p/1.cfm#19731276


(edited to make link clickable....)

[Mickey_T]

AAAhhhhhhh.....Richard! What a tease! You're killing me!

[Dixie_Flyer]

I just got off the phone with Phil who works with Pattie at the NBC Station where the Leno show is produced. Since Pattie has worked so hard on this I will let her tell you the news.

[RVSnowbird]

Camper Carl wrote:
I will be showing them this web site and hope to show him a lot of the posts.

Pattie

If they get hooked on the story, how long would it take to read 780 pages of 7,795 posts plus another 50 pages of 493 posts that tells the story of Anna-II's journey from Georgia to Washington state. Even for a speedreader, it could take through the weekend. Good thing it's also a holiday 🙂

RVSnowbird

[mr-gadget]

The suspense is killing me !!!! you know I won't get any sleep untill I hear something. Fingers crossed.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Camper Carl wrote:
HI Guys,
I have heard nothing as of 6:30pm our time. I am home and Pattie is not so I have no idea whats is going on.

Carl

If they are still meeting I guess that's good---isn't it?

[Camper_Carl]

HI Guys,
I have heard nothing as of 6:30pm our time. I am home and Pattie is not so I have no idea whats is going on.

Carl

[Dixie_Flyer]

Camper Carl wrote:
Well, This is it guys. At 3:30 today pacific time we have our meeting with the folks over at the Jay Leno Show (Tonight Show). I will be showing them this web site and hope to show him a lot of the posts. I will post to you (after I PM Richard) after the meeting.

Pattie

Tick, tick, tick. These have been some long hours. But it is only 6PM on the west coast. Maybe they took a break for some supper. Hang in there Pattie and get the job done for the Fella!

[kokosfriend]

waiting and hoping and praying
Barb

[Susee]

Have all my fingers crossed and my puppies said they have all there paws crossed for ya too. Good Luck Richard , Old Fella, AnnaII ,Ryan & Beth and Patti and all for making this happen.
Sandy

[Dixie_Flyer]

Look at me now Fella says

[Dixie_Flyer]

I will be waiting for Pattie's PM and hoping for the best. Old Fella would be very good in front of the camera with those sunglasses on.

When Old Fella found us at the campground that Labor Day weekend something was at work beyond our understanding. I will never forget the look in those eyes that had seen way too much of hardship. That is what drew me back to rescue him and bring him into our home and I ouwld do it all over again.

[chemisd]

Keeping my fingers crossed for all involved - but especially for the sake of Old Fella and Anna II!!!! They deserve the recognition as do all rescues. What an amazing group of people! Even if this doesn't work, you know that all of you involved are worth a million dollars!
jana
ps - Richard I loved the most recent story - I also get a little teary eyed....

[Camper_Carl]

Hi Guys,
I just called over to Pattie office. It is nervous time for them over there. I hope that this goes thru for everyone. From what Pattie has told me that they have been watching the news links of the trip of Anna 2 going home. I hope it works out well.

Carl