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

[CindyNRoger]

Mary - YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!!! 😞 😞 😞 😞

We haven't seen you since the first rally and Roger and I were REALLY looking forward to visiting with you again. Take care my friend and stay safe and healthy. We look forward to hooking up with you again.

Cindy

[dogdiva]

I can just picture the dogs in the stream.....\Have a safe and wonderful trip

[mistressofdistr]

Due to conditions beyond my control I have had to cancel my reservation. No one is sick or hurt but the Barth is having some problems and I don't feel safe traveling alone with problems. Have fun and wish I was there.

[Grillmeister]

They all got wet so it smells like wet dog in the camper as it is raining outside and no one can go out.

:B

[det62]

Glad to hear you guys made it to VA safely !!!

[Mymaize]

Hee Hee. I can just see them - - - and smell them - - - . Hee Hee. What a great trip for the furbabies.

God be with you

Bette

[Dixie_Flyer]

We are at Fort Chriswell RV Park and had a very nice trip. The weather is cooler than when we left home, feels great. The girls are all having a good time. Suzie ran and jumped into the creek first thing when we got here followed by Peaches and then Mama and Hobo. They all got wet so it smells like wet dog in the camper as it is raing outside and no can go out.

Tomorrow we will finish our trip at Dundee, Ohio and met the rest of the gang gathreed for the rally. Everyone have a great evening...

[HobbsHauler]

Have a safe trip Richard and Sue!

[Dixie_Flyer]

We are on the road to Ohio, keep the votes going we wre 231 over all this morning and 6 in the state. I will try to keep you posted as the the events during the rally. Have a great day and I will try and post something tonight if we have WIFI.

[Hoops]

We had problems with that too. So we just had to modify. We couldn't get Missys picture back in.

[Dixie_Flyer]

I can't get this back into my signature

[Dixie_Flyer]

This is my other cousin's home

[Hoops]

Oh I had so wished we could come. But have some unexpected expenses, so must work to hlep pay. But will get there one of these days.

[maltese-lover2]

Wish we were going.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Just as soon as Sue and I get back from Ohio planning of the Old Fella Memeorial Walkway will begin. The first stage is to lay out the design and then have the bricks engraved that we have orders for. When that is done the actual laying of the walkway will begin. The first bricks will go in place hopefully by the first of August, so you still have time to order your brick. Send your order to:

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
PO Box 1437
Waynesboro, GA 30830

Be sure and put your information you want on your brick or bricks. Remember there are three lines on each brick with thirteen characters on each line with a space counting as a character. In order to get Rainbow Bridge on one line it will appear like this; "RainbowBridge".

Tomorrow morning we will be leaving for Ohio with our first stop in Wytheville, Va where we will be spending the night at Fort Chiswell Campground. Wednesday we plan to make it to Dundee, and Evergreen Resort Campground. Yes we will have all four doggies with us so everyone can meet the new additions. Also Suzie will make her first personal appearance at a rally. She will be naughty of course because she is full of it, but she will steal your heart with her antics and playfulness. Hobo will also steal your heart because of her shy self and humble style of meeting new people. Mama, with her massive self will want to sniff you and get a pat on the head and then lean up against you for more attention. Peaches will be the one who will bark at you, it’s just her style of greeting folks.

Okay I have to go for now, talk with you later….