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

[dogdiva]

Enjoy Thanksgiving Day, and give thanks every day

[Dandy_Dan]

Sarah and I wish all a very Happy Thanksgiving to all our humans. We also thank them for taking us in afte being rescued.

Love Anna

[Dashonthedash]

A Happy Thanksgiving to Richard and Sue, and everyone on the Forum, along with their families and furkids, from Gary, Dash and Lily ("Where's the turkey?")

[chrisnpat]

Happy Thanksgiving Richard and Sue, drive safely.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Sue and I along with the fur gang are on the road. Its raining here this morning so the roads will be wet, we don't have a certain time to be there so we will take our time and drive slow. Everyone have a blessed Thanksgiving and I will be in touch when we get back Saturday.

[dogdiva]

enjoy your time at camp dixie. Be safe and hug the furbabies alot. I guess Izzy is guarding the house...
Thanks for sharing with us, we are so thankful

[Hoops]

Richard you all have a safe fun trip. Give the furkids a little piece of turkey for Thanksgiving.

And a Happy Thanksgiving to all on the Old Fella Thread.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Good morning everyone. Well it is still very over cast here in the Deep South, but it is supposed to clear today and Thanksgiving Day is to be clear with lots of sunshine. Wednesday we are leaving for Camp Dixie with the fur gang to enjoy the day with Joshua our oldest grandchild. He is staying behind while his family goes to North Carolina to visit kin folks, so we will be able to keep an eye on him. He has his first job at Cracker Barrel Restaurant so he isn’t able to travel.

I have been watching the Christmas stories on television and it sure gets you in the mood for the season. Mama, Hobo, Peaches, Suzie and Izzie haven’t gotten their Christmas list together yet, but I am sure it will be coming soon. Yesterday Hobo and Suzie spent s a lot time outside even though it was raining enjoying chasing the squirrels. Hobo just loves this cooler weather we have been having the last few days and wants to sit under the large Pecan tree waiting for a squirrel to drop out of it into her mouth. Honestly, she will sit for hours staring up into the branches of the tree just waiting for something to happen. Suzie will stay for a little while but soon loses interest and moves on to something else. Mama and Peaches are fair weather fur babies and don’t like the outside when it is wet and raining. They had rather curl up in their beds and sleep the day away.

I have a lot of things to do today so I had better get started, talk with you later.

[Dixie_Flyer]

chrisnpat wrote:
I saw that Richard, that was very nice, happy to hear about another happy ending.

Did you happen to see my facebook post?

I haven't been on facebook in a month.

[chrisnpat]

I saw that Richard, that was very nice, happy to hear about another happy ending.

Did you happen to see my facebook post?

[Dixie_Flyer]

When we adopted her she was a little shy, but Bella (we kept the name) has been rapidly gaining confidence and has become an outgoing, playful puppy. It seems like she gained two inches in the first three days just by standing up straight! In the two weeks since then, Bella has gained six pounds, and gets longer every time you look at her.


She is great around children and other dogs, and gets petted by all the children in the playground. Our daughter loves to run and play with her in the yard, and then sit with her on the couch and scratch behind Bella's ears.

Bella is a great walker, and can make seven miles a day. She is also starting to show her lab heritage, as she loves water in all forms, whether splashing through a puddle or a stream, or romping on the beach.

Thank you again for rescuing her and all the other dogs; hopefully seeing the wonderful dog Bella has become is some small reward.

Sincerely,
Eric, Stefanie and Leah

[Dixie_Flyer]

Good morning everyone. I hope many of you subscribe to the Old Fella news letter because there is a story in it about Bella.

HAPPY TAIL: BELLA

Bella was rescued and cared for by the incredible Shanks Family . Bella's new family in Massachusetts recently wrote Old Fella to let us know how happy they are with their new puppy. They have also shared with us some extraordinary photos of Bella in her new life.
SEE MORE PHOTOS OF BELLA


Maybe I can post the story along with the pictures later on, but it is very heart warming story about a rescue who found a wonderful home.

Here's wishing everyone a blessed day.

[Dashonthedash]

Dixie Flyer wrote:
RV Buddies Interview


Here is a taped interview that was done at the Rally in New Mexico. I hope you enjoy it.

Great interview, Richard! Check out the video right behind Richard around the 14:11 mark. That's me with Dash and Lily :B

[lviars50]

Me and DH both watched the clip....Great job Richard...I thank GOD everyday for you and Sue for the wonderful work you are doing for the animals...I can see why GOD called you to preach...its like when you talk or write you have a gift of grabbing peoples attention they won't to hear what you have to say ..We just can't turn you off..LOL
Thank You Richard & Sue
Lois

Dixie Flyer wrote:
RV Buddies Interview


Here is a taped interview that was done at the Rally in New Mexico. I hope you enjoy it.

[lviars50]

My Vet told me the same thing ...upset stomach ...Pepto-Bismol so i always keep it on hand
Lois

Gentle Spirit wrote:
Wonder why Peaches has an upset tummy. My vet told me that I could give Wolfie pepto bismal. If you have one of those plastic syringes for liquids that'll work. You could also give her some yogurt with the active cultures in it.