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

[Dandy_Dan]

Dixie Flyer wrote:
Old Fella and Dixie Flyer wish you a Happy New Year

I still think this is the best picture ever...........Shows a lot of happiness from both Old Fella and Richard.

[Dandy_Dan]

Doug and Sandy, It is with deepest sympathy that I read the above posts. I know how hard it is to lose an animal. They become like one of the kids. At least your pup will be welcomed at the Rainbow Bridge by many friends including Old Fella that have gone before and checked the place out. They will be able to show the way to the treats and play ares while waiting for the master to come and join them.

[Dashonthedash]

Deepest condolences to Doug and Sandy on the loss of their beloved Megan. Chip, Shep, Nookie, Geoff, Max, Willow, Dot and Allan are greeting her and showing her all the special treats waiting for her at the Bridge: unending supplies of biscuits and snausages; tennis balls, sticks and frisbees that throw themselves; bunnies and squirrels to chase (but never catch); dog beds and couches to sleep on; and acres and acres of fields to run, play and dig all day long, while she watches over you and waits for the great reunion.

[Hoops]

Sorry Dr Doug and Sandy for your loss. But know she is in good company at Rainbow bridge and had all sorts of greeters. It is a very hard thing to loose a pet, they just get in your heart so deeply.

[chrisnpat]

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry Doug and Sandy, for your loss. Megan was such a beautiful Golden.

[Dixie_Flyer]

DR. Doug and Sandy lost their beloved Megan today. So sorry for your loss. Megan is now with Old Fella and those who have gone before her waiting at Rainbow Bridge.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Old Fella and Dixie Flyer wish you a Happy New Year

[Dixie_Flyer]

Don't forget that you can still get a memorial brick for the Old Fella Memorial at the City Park. These bricks will go around the base of the statue. PM me if you want to participate.

[karen_Lee]

I was so relieved to hear that the puppies are fine. One less thing to fret about. May those puppies find loving forever homes and never know about the cold and cruel people who would do such a rotten thing.

[chrisnpat]

Dixie Flyer wrote:
The puppies will be find and will soon be on their way to a foster home.

Wonderful Richard, you got to them just in time. Thank You.

[Dixie_Flyer]

The puppies will be find and will soon be on their way to a foster home.

[chrisnpat]

I really hope those little guys make it, and Hooray for Dr. Ford.




Thanks Dale, It took Maggie a little bit to do that, everytime he came near her she would give me a dirty look and go into her crate.:B

[Dixie_Flyer]

dogdiva wrote:
Richard, do you and Sue have the puppies at your house. Just wondering,

Dr. Ford's office waited for me after their normal business hours so they could take the puppies and give them immediate attention. I am on my way there now to see about them.

[dogdiva]

Richard, do you and Sue have the puppies at your house. Just wondering,

[Code2High]

Benebac and bovine colostrum, if you can get them, will fortify them. Assuming they survive the night, of course.

A nursing mom would be better still but this may not be the easiest time of the year to find one who'd cooperate.