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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[kokosfriend]

Of course you have my prayers for the good results. That 2 week wait is so difficult for you, I know.

Barb

[dogdiva]

Follow up on Elizabeth and her battle with Pythium........

Yesterday we sent the second sample of blood to be tested at Louisiana State Univ.....it will take 2 weeks to get the results
Please pray that the test results show no Pythium.....for it is GOds will that she be cured.....
I know there is power thru the prayers of the folks here in this forum

Thanks

[chrisnpat]

What a nice family you have Richard. :B

[Dixie_Flyer]

That start date for the memorial walk Way is the first Monday after Thanksgiving. It should be finished in three or four days after the start date. I am looking forward to seeing it completed and just as soon as it is done I will take pictures and post them to the thread.

The eye continues to improve but the bubble that is inside the eye makes it look like I am looking through Jell-o as it giggles about.

All of the fur gang is doing well as they wait for me to get ready for their morning walk about town. Last night Peaches was first up on the couch and then Izzie, so Mama waited patiently until they moved and then she made her move pushing herself into my lap. There was much complaining when Peaches got back from the kitchen. She began to bark at mama talking to her in dog talk, but it didn't matter to Mama, she was there and wasn't going to move. Izzie, who had been pushed aside still clung to an area of my lap and was not going to give an inch. Finally all settled down and there we were for the rest of the evening.

Okay I have to go for now. Everyone have a blessed day and I will talk with you later.

[dogdiva]

So glad to hear that every day the eye is improving

Dan Hang in there kiddo, the hardest is the therapy but its worth it

[Dixie_Flyer]

Old Fella didn't make the final round...

[Hoops]

Richard, glad the eye is improving. Hey take the nice weather while you can and thank God for it.

How do we vote for Old Fella on Rachel Ray??

[ljr]

SGTJOE wrote:
I went in yesterday to see if I could vote yet and it said I already voted.

Same here. Tried several times. Was that a glitch?

[SGTJOE]

I went in yesterday to see if I could vote yet and it said I already voted. Went in today and it looks like we didn't make it to finals. Bummer.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Good morning everyone. This morning Mama and I went for a walk while the others stayed behind. Sue couldn't go this morning so it was just Mama and me. We will take the others for a walk later on in the day. This afternoon I will meet with Barry and we will start the planning for the walkway. I hope to break ground oni it tomorrow.

The eye is really better this morning with more vision than I have had in three years. What I thought was a set back was just a natural progression in the order of things. The Old Fella Organization was on ABC Channel six Sunday and Monday bringing attention to the voting for the Rachael Ray Mutt Madness contest. I hope everyone votes for us in this final round so we can get the $50,000 prize money.

I talked with Dan Yesterday and he is mending well with Lori's help. I can't get over this warm weather. It is still slike spring here with day time temps in the 70's. We haven't had any frost at all so far. Maybe we need to go camping some where while the weather is so nice. I hope all is well with everyone and you enjoy your day and I will talk with you later.

[chrisnpat]

Great news Richard, also glad to hear Dan is doing well.

[Grillmeister]

Very good news Richard :B

[SGTJOE]

Good news Richard, I'm happy it is healing.

[Dixie_Flyer]

The doctor gave me a good report. He said the reason the vision darkened was because the bubble in the front of the eye desolved, which it was supposed to do. The bubble was capturing light and sending it to the retina which made things brighter. He said everything looked great and I was heading for a complete recovery. Now there is another bubble inside of the eye that needs to desolve for me to have good vision and in time it will also go away.

[maltese-lover2]

Dan, Aren't you glad you have Lori? 🙂 How did the dog(s) respond when you walked in the door? Let us know how you're progressing. You are in my prayers as well. Can't wait to see everone in June at the OF Rally all healthy, able to see, blood sugar under control, etc. 🙂