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

[Dixie_Flyer]

GWolfe wrote:

Dixie Flyer wrote:


It looks as if we won't be able to get Diamond to Gary until after Christmas, but this looks promising as Pilots and Paws has gotten involved. Jane Heatherington who has very close connections to the group has gotten involved and she is planning to fly Diamond from Waynesboro to Atlanta and then to Texas and on to Colorado. I hope Gary doesn't get worn out by all of this, but sometimes you have to work hard at something if you believe in it.

Looks like things are getting figured out, let me know if I can do anything.

We still may need something from you, it just depends on how the final route works out so stay in the loop with us.

[GWolfe]

Dixie Flyer wrote:


It looks as if we won't be able to get Diamond to Gary until after Christmas, but this looks promising as Pilots and Paws has gotten involved. Jane Heatherington who has very close connections to the group has gotten involved and she is planning to fly Diamond from Waynesboro to Atlanta and then to Texas and on to Colorado. I hope Gary doesn't get worn out by all of this, but sometimes you have to work hard at something if you believe in it.

Looks like things are getting figured out, let me know if I can do anything.

[Dixie_Flyer]

IT is cold and wet here this morning at 39*. It is supposed to rain her all day so the girls will be bored I'm sure. Everyone have a blessed day and enjoy your family.

[dogdiva]

I was watching ANimal Planet, and saw a clip about Pet Airway a flying service for animals only

Perhaps contacting any and all pet fliers, explaining the rescue organization, the history, and Richards extreme love and dedication to the rescue effort.
Perhaps they would consider helping out by transporting any rescue from Old FElla Rescue/ it would be good advertizement for them and get more pets adopted to a forever home

[Dixie_Flyer]

Dashonthedash wrote:
Dash, Lily and I want to wish Richard, Sue, all the FOOF's and all our friends on the Forum a Happy Hanukkah! Shalom aleichem!

And make room for Diamond!!!

[Dashonthedash]

Dash, Lily and I want to wish Richard, Sue, all the FOOF's and all our friends on the Forum a Happy Hanukkah! Shalom aleichem!

[SGTJOE]

Great news Richard, it looks like Diamond will be in her forever home for the New Year. She is such a beautiful dog, reminds me of my first dog when I was growing up, Major, a German shepard mixed with Great Dane. Looks of a Shepard and height of a Dane.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Good morning everyone. Christmas is getting closer! I hope everyone has a great and blessed Christmas and Santa brings you all that is on your wish list.

Its cold here in the Deep South this morning and yesterday we had a rare event south of us as my son reported he was traveling through sleet. I don't think any of it stuck to the ground as it was too warm for that. It is suppose to rain here today with a high in the 40's, a bit raw for me. I have pine straw in the front yard that needs getting up and I need to change the oil in the generator.

It looks as if we won't be able to get Diamond to Gary until after Christmas, but this looks promising as Pilots and Paws has gotten involved. Jane Heatherington who has very close connections to the group has gotten involved and she is planning to fly Diamond from Waynesboro to Atlanta and then to Texas and on to Colorado. I hope Gary doesn't get worn out by all of this, but sometimes you have to work hard at something if you believe in it.

In the rescue business you have set backs, but that does't keep you from achieving the goal if you just keep focused on the treasure at the end of the rainbow. Okay I have to go for now, talk with you later.

[Dashonthedash]

Dixie Flyer wrote:


As it stands right now we have Diamond to Alabama, if we can find someone to to take her to Memphis and Little Rock, Ark we have have two people that will take her from there to Gary in Evergreen, Colorado. Can we fill in the gap between Alabama and Little Rock?

Dodgebob08 offered to take her from Alabama to Memphis

[Dixie_Flyer]

Dixie Flyer wrote:
Still looking for a way to get Diamond to Gary in Evergreen, Colorado

As it stands right now we have Diamond to Alabama, if we can find someone to to take her to Memphis and Little Rock, Ark we have have two people that will take her from there to Gary in Evergreen, Colorado. Can we fill in the gap between Alabama and Little Rock?

[Dashonthedash]

The bricks look great; can't wait to see mine.

I have started a separate thread on RV Pet Stop to find transport for Diamond, with links to this thread as well as the Snowbirds thread. Keep your fingers and paws crossed.

[lviars50]

The bricks look GREAT....Never dreamed when i bought Ms Daisy Viars brick she would be at rainbow bridge before it was put in...I still miss her so bad
Lois

[Hoops]

The bricks turnout great.

[whimstock]

WOW!!!!!!

The bricks are awesome! 🙂

[Grillmeister]

Thanks for the pics, the bricks look great.