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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[Uppercrust]

Very nice pictures

[Dixie_Flyer]

A day at the dog park

















I guess all good things must come to an end, so it was with our vacation in Destin, Florida.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Campsites right in the beach

[Hoops]

When you said what way you were going to try I cringed. Had gone that way and it was a mess. But it had been a while since we went that way so hoped things had improved. Guess not. Glad you had a good time and you made it home safely.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Oh how brutal! It is cold here this morning. What happened to the nice warm weather we were having in Florida? Reality sometimes is a harsh thing, but that is what we got a dose of this morning. We got home about 7:30 last night after spending eleven hours on the road. The way we came home was not the way to go. But regardless, we had a great time. I will post pictures sometime today of the girls at the dog park. Suzie had the best time running wide open through the park darting in and out of the water that was left after the heavy rain we had the day before.

Too bad the girls weren’t allowed on the beach, they would have had a great time. Today I will finish unloading the camper and then comes the part of cleaning up. If you are ever close to Destin you need to stop for a visit to see the beautiful pristine beaches. If you are a golfer there are many courses in the area that are very nice. Then if you want to go fishing in the Gulf there are boats you can rent for the adventure of a life time. The weather was so nice with temps always in the upper 60’s and the mid to lower 70’s. So now we have to get used to winter again and wait for spring to come to South Caroina.

[Dixie_Flyer]

We made it home. We came back a different way which turned out not to be the best. But anyway we had a good time, enjpyed every minute of it. Now to setle down into our normal routine.

[dogdiva]

Have a safe trip, enjoy the day

[Dixie_Flyer]

I have been watching the news and weather with all the snow and cold covering so much of the nation. We are still enjoying nice mild weather here in Florida but all good things must come to end and we go home tomorrow leaving the sunshine and white sand beaches behind. If it wasn't so far from home we would come more often, such a beautiful place. I can't say enough good things about the campground and the friendly people who operate it.

Sue just left with Peaches and Mama while I stay and get ready to face the day. By the time I get up and feed the girls I am running so far behind Sue. She gets up and starts to dress immediately so by the time I get the girls fed she is ready to go.

We are taking a different route home to see if it is better, or quicker. Interstate 85 had no rest stops after leaving Atlanta and very few fuel stops, so we are going to go east on I-10 to the Thomasville, Georgia exit and go north to I-75 and then home. It is further that way but maybe a bit better because it is mostly Interstate. I hope to get home before dark tomorrow so we need to get an early start. I found out this week my first cousin Martha Anne Daniels passed away December 15th. I didn't know she was sick as she was such a private person not telling anyone how bad she was getting along. Anyway she died of cancer leaving no family behind.

Okay, have a great day and enjoy yourself, talk with you later

[Code2High]

There's just nothing like a good snowstorm, and knowing you've got nothing much to do and nowhere to go...

[SGTJOE]

You all are making me feel bad as I enjoy the warm sun in Laughlin, NV.

[dturm]

Hope you have the Georgtown at home in case the power goes out. Also hope you have a big pot of soup and plenty of food for the dogs...

[Dashonthedash]

Don't be. There's 2 feet of snow, they haven't plowed my street since last evening, even the plowed streets are sheets of ice. There's nothing to do but stay inside and hope the power doesn't go out. A family from Colorado Springs was supposed to come here tomorrow to take River on a 3-day pre-adoption visit, but the visit will have to be postponed.

[Code2High]

Dashonthedash wrote:
We already have 18 inches from this snowstorm and it's supposed to continue all day. The Eastern Plains are supposed to be having a blizzard. Martyn, how are things out there?

I am SO jealous....

[Dandy_Dan]

I can't believe the last few days. We have had sun! Our temp right now is 44 which is really out of character for Ohio this time of year. I sure hope it doesn't come back to haunt us. Earlier this week was in the upper 50's.:B

[Dashonthedash]

We already have 18 inches from this snowstorm and it's supposed to continue all day. The Eastern Plains are supposed to be having a blizzard. Martyn, how are things out there?