A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}

campingshadow wrote:
Richard, I am sure that all of your rescues feel the same as Heidi.....so grateful for a loving home and some TLC. What a difference your organization is making! What a wonderful legacy you will be leaving the animals of Burke County. For years and years after we are all gone from this earth, your vision will shine on. Not many can say that they have made such a profound difference in the lives of others. You are one very special man!

Thank you for your kind words. The legacy that the Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue is building is due to the dedication of the volunteers that have given so much. When I think of all the hours and money they have given of themselves I sit in awe in all they have accomplished. Without them we would not be where we are today. Bruce Storm was the one who researched the tax records and found Mr. Rowland who gave us the three acres of land. He made it easy for me to call Mr. Rowland and ask that he donate the land to the rescue effort. In the newspaper report they said it was me who did the research and called Mr. Rowland. The group makes it so easy for me as President to get the attention of the press and news media and so often they get left out as the wrong person is focused on.

Yes it is true that it was and still is my vision for the animals of Burke County to have a shelter, a place of grace where they can come and be given a second chance at life. We all desire a second chance to do something significant with our lives, to make a difference in helping others achieve greatness where we perhaps have failed. This is my second chance to help return to God's creatures some of the love and help I have received from my maker and from others who have loved me along the way. Now that I am approaching the golden years of my life let me return the blessings I have received to others who like me need a helping hand. Think of the life changing events that are happeing because of one old black dog and the compassion that was poured out for him and continues to flow and change people's lives.

People are responding to the love that Old Fella has generated and their lives will never be the same as the animals leave their foot prints in their hearts whose stories have been told on this thread. You too are an amazing people that I have come to love and admire for your generosity. This has become everyone's vision who comes to this thread to read everyday. So as long as this thread lives and the animals whose lives are brought here for you to read about and to cheer on until all have found homes, the vision lives on. You too are very special. Thank you for caring, you have made my day a little brighter. God bless each and everyone of you.