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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Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

[Mymaize]

clicking several times a day here in Phoenix

Bette

[maltese-lover2]

I certainly am praying that things are going better for the Daniels clan. I don't think there is too much worse things than not feeling well as it affects everything you want to do. Prayers are with you guys.

Gigi

[SGTJOE]

ditto out in Utah

[det62]

Clicking daily in Maryland :B

[CindyNRoger]

Clicking in Ohio too.

[Hoops]

Still clicking here in Indiana. Everyday.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Old Fella is ranked 7 in the State of Georgia and 255 over all in the shelter contest.

Shelter Challenge

[Dixie_Flyer]

Its been a better day today. Sue is okay and I seem to be doing better also. Blood sugar was 109 this morning, hadn't seen that in several days. Vacation Bible School is coming along with a lot of kids attending. Sue has been great teaching the preschool kids, she enjoys it so much.

I am going to rest this afternoon and let everything else go until tomorrow.

[chemisd]

Hope Daniel's clan is feeling better today...

[nonameperson]

awesome story about old dog, great job by someone.

[nonameperson]

Rich, controlling blood sugar is a roller coaster and stress ups it, not matter how much you watch your diet or take pills. you all need to just turn off thephone, lock the door and have a quiet time to yourselves with the fur babies and let someone sit with the ailing ones.
take care of yourself and Sue and God Bless

[Dixie_Flyer]

As the day wears on I am feeling better. I don't know what was going on last night, but I ran a fever and was soaking wet when I woke up at 3:AM. My blood sugar has been like a roller coaster lately with its ups and downs. Saturday morning when I checked my blood sugar it was 350 and I hadn't eaten anything before going to bed. When I went to bed Friday night it was 109, go figure??

Anyway, After today a lot of pressure will be lifted and I can settle back to a normal routine, maybe that will help.

[Dixie_Flyer]

We are still #8 in the state but we have moved up to 258 in overall voting. Keep the votes coming...



Shelter Challenge

[CindyNRoger]

Hope today is a better day for the Daniels Clan! We look forward to seeing you SOON!!!!!!!!!!!

[dogdiva]

SOme days are diamonds and some days are stones///////
Your body is telling you something......Perhaps its time for a check up, not that doctors know everything. Best to take it easy, sit and read and relax/ You have had alot on your "plate" maybe its time to spend a couple quiet days sitting around and hugging the furbabies