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.


HIghways Article Puppy Love

Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue

[Dandy_Dan]

Good Morning to all you FOOF's:
Only 16 more days until we leave to go to the wonderful city we own.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you at the Rally. I am bringing some door prizes and/or things to raffle made in my little workshop in addition to some Rally badges that I had made at our last Good Sam rally attended. Hopefully all can attend and have a wonderful time.
God Bless all and the OF effort by the Daniels family and a special pat on Old Fella's head for the celebrity status. see all of you in Branson if the Man upstairs is willing and the creeks don't flood (again)
Dan, Lori and Anna

[butterfly_girl]

Here is a great tool for all of you who have to get out any matted fur or burrs out of you pets....Works well on Dog and Cats

It is a safe and easy to use tool and I get them in the mail or at promos...

[bonniesoo]

Different genes ...different looking pups...both look sweet but like imps to me!!!! LOL

[kokosfriend]

Dan, Anna looks wonderful. She is such a beautiful girl!! I remember her meeting Koko and I and she is looking so grown up now!!
Barb

[Dandy_Dan]

Dixie Flyer wrote:
What does this picture say to you?

Can you believe these 2 are sisters? Top one Suzie and the others Anna

[Hoops]

Safe Travels, Daniels and furbabies. Can you post while you are gone or will be wait until you get back? Have a nice relaxing time.

Becky

[Dixie_Flyer]

Fella is feeling good this morning as I watched him in the back yard. He is still limping but he is willing to get up and going and investigate the back yard. We are leaving today for Hunting Island and will be back on Sunday. Our good neighbor has agreed to come check on Izzie. I will go to the vet this morning to get something for Fella's gastritis. The last time he had this Dr. Jim gave him something that cleared it up right away, so I am hopeful it will do it again. Got to go for now, talk with you later.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Tonight Fella made his rounds in the back yard before retiring for the night. He seemed to be moving better as he walked up the back steps.

I do hope he will be able to travel to Branson for the rally without any problems. The Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue owes its existance to him as he carries the banner for all strays across this land young and old. This coming rally may well be the last one he attends, so I am going to try and make sure it is a good one for him.

Tomorrow I am going to see Dr. Ford and get something for his gastritis before we leave for Hunting Island. He has been throwing up again tonight so I am now concerned about what is going on with him. Okay that's all for tonight, I will talk with you in the morning.

[Caseydon]

Dixie Flyer wrote:
What does this picture say to you?

Yes, that one says "don't mess with me or I'll have you for dinner". But I seem to remember one wearing the harness/muzzle and showing a more menacing glare.

[Dixie_Flyer]

What does this picture say to you?

[Dixie_Flyer]

You must be thinking about this one.

[Caseydon]

Heh, heh. Do you remember the picture of Suzie wearing the "control harness" -- I forget exactly what it's called. If her look could kill, both the Daniels would be gone.

[Code2High]

The problem with leashing the dog to something in the car is that in an accident, it is going to hang her. This is not a desirable thing.

If you go down to your local pet store, you should find a harness and seat belt attachment system that will both restrain her and keep her in her place, and protect her in case of an accident. This is a good thing for all dogs to wear while on the road, and especially for a young dog that is still in need of training. You can adjust the tether portion to reduce the amount of moving around she can do. It is how I got the infamous Anna from OK to CA, without her being killed by one of mine or by me for refusing to stop bouncing around. Though I did have to add a mesh muzzle, since she thought that the harness was a chew toy. Once she realized that she couldn't move around freely, and couldn't consume the harness, she went to sleep and was heard from only at stops. Seatbelts for dogs are a VERY good thing.

If your local pet store doesn't have what you need, you should be able to order something online that will suit.

[Dixie_Flyer]

dogdiva wrote:
Richard, does your truck have HAND HOLDERS, that you hang on to , to get in the truck?????If so, perhaps a lead on Susie, looped around the hand hold, would keep her from wandering on Fellas side of the truck...
Have you taken Fellas temp??? I hope the vomiting stops and he doesn't dehydrate....I used to make broth to give them to keep the liquid level high and flush out the toxic stuff

Fella is feeling well today and is very happy and active {At least for him}. He has followed me about the house and has wanted to go for a walk. He was soooo disappointed when Sue took Suzie and he had to stay home with me.

I do have hand hold grips on the truck. I will have to check them out to see if I can used them to restrain Suzie.

[dogdiva]

Richard, does your truck have HAND HOLDERS, that you hang on to , to get in the truck?????If so, perhaps a lead on Susie, looped around the hand hold, would keep her from wandering on Fellas side of the truck...
Have you taken Fellas temp??? I hope the vomiting stops and he doesnt dehydrate....I used to make broth to give them to keep the liquid level high and flush out the toxic stuff