cancel
Showing results forย 
Search instead forย 
Did you mean:ย 

A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}

Dixie_Flyer
Explorer II
Explorer II
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
2016 Ford F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7 Power Stroke
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.

Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
32,309 REPLIES 32,309

Tommiecr
Explorer
Explorer
He is looking very good. Not at all like the stray you found. He just needed some tender loving cars.
Gary,Tommie,Bear & Gizmo
2005 Monaco Diplomat DST 40'

needsomefun
Explorer
Explorer
He is lookin' better all the time!!

Graydog
Explorer
Explorer
I can seen it now Old Fella - Nike will want to do a shoe contract for your bad foot. Then comes Gatorade! I would hold out for a Dog Food Commercial! Richard he looks amazing compared to how we first saw him. You and your wife are truly wonderful people (along with all those who helped Old Fella along the way). Your story has touched more people than you will ever realize!
PawPaw
SuSu
VooDoo and Trouble the toy (Poodle) boys


2005 Ford 350
2009 Fuzion 403

Camper_Carl
Explorer
Explorer
Dixie Flyer wrote:


DOTL OLd Fella in his new bandanna!!


Boy, Old Fella eyes are really clear. Richard, are you sure of his age? He does not look the age that everyone had been giving him. I am only looking at pictures, but in the picture Old Fella looks like 5 to 7 years young. By the way, any idea what breed he is?

Carl
If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of
payments on your RV.

2007 campouts: 2
Days: 6
Miles Towed: 475

Dixie_Flyer
Explorer II
Explorer II


I almost forgot, Levi asked where was his other picture so here it is. This is Levi relaxing after some hard DOTL training.
2016 Ford F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7 Power Stroke
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.

Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

Dixie_Flyer
Explorer II
Explorer II
Thanks to mistressofdistress for the new bandannas!!
2016 Ford F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7 Power Stroke
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.

Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

Dixie_Flyer
Explorer II
Explorer II


That is Old Fella off duty.
2016 Ford F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7 Power Stroke
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.

Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

Dixie_Flyer
Explorer II
Explorer II


Izzie---Well that is Izzie being a cat.
2016 Ford F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7 Power Stroke
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.

Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

Dixie_Flyer
Explorer II
Explorer II



Levi in training
2016 Ford F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7 Power Stroke
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.

Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

Dixie_Flyer
Explorer II
Explorer II
2016 Ford F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7 Power Stroke
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.

Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

Dixie_Flyer
Explorer II
Explorer II


DOTL OLd Fella in his new bandanna!!
2016 Ford F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7 Power Stroke
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.

Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

Dixie_Flyer
Explorer II
Explorer II
mistressofdistress wrote:
Even Oprah is a little under class for Old Fella!:W just kidding, but he is a remarkable dog and there are many more out there that need help. He should be getting his bandanas in the mail, maybe today, depending on how the mail service is between here and there.
I will be booking for the Rally Monday.. Going to pick up my tc today so maybe I can meet ya'll before the Rally, not too far from Memphis to Waynesboro.


Just let us know when you are coming, you are welcome at our home anytime. I will let you know when I get the bandannas/
2016 Ford F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7 Power Stroke
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.

Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

mistressofdistr
Explorer
Explorer
Even Oprah is a little under class for Old Fella!:W just kidding, but he is a remarkable dog and there are many more out there that need help. He should be getting his bandanas in the mail, maybe today, depending on how the mail service is between here and there.
I will be booking for the Rally Monday.. Going to pick up my tc today so maybe I can meet ya'll before the Rally, not too far from Memphis to Waynesboro.
Proud owner of 2 Barth motorhomes and a Barth Trailer.

Dixie_Flyer
Explorer II
Explorer II
whimstock wrote:
WOW!!! This time ABC....maybe next time, "60 Minutes"!!! :B

That's wonderful.


I am going to hold out for the Oprah Winfrey Show!!
2016 Ford F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7 Power Stroke
2015 Montana Model 3611 with 4400 Pullrite Hitch.

Wife Sue
Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

whimstock
Explorer
Explorer
WOW!!! This time ABC....maybe next time, "60 Minutes"!!! :B

That's wonderful.





Happy and Jeanie ๐Ÿ™‚

We always have time for the things we put first.