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

[Dixie_Flyer]

waflhtrider wrote:

Dixie Flyer wrote:

Suzie, you and Dad need to have a talk.

Ohh the best is yet to come!!!! The joys of puppyhood! Tia is really testing her limits as of late! Just when your at your wits end she will cock her lil head to one side and give you "That look". And all is well. :W

Just like a woman huh?

[Dixie_Flyer]

Dan, did you have this one in mind?

[W7SFO]

Dixie Flyer wrote:

Suzie, you and Dad need to have a talk.

Ohh the best is yet to come!!!! The joys of puppyhood! Tia is really testing her limits as of late! Just when your at your wits end she will cock her lil head to one side and give you "That look". And all is well. :W

[Dandy_Dan]

Richard, Love the picture of Suzie. Kind of goes with the sign on the fridge huh? chome-he loves me chomp-he loves me not chomp-he LOVES me!!!

[Dixie_Flyer]

Now where is Suzie?? Not here---




Well she has been here, but gone---



Oh my! She has certainly been here!!!




Well here she is with one of my undershirts. Suzie, you and Dad need to have a talk.

[kokosfriend]

He is a beautiful rotty

[Dixie_Flyer]

Looks like he will be going to his new home Thursday

[colliehauler]

Not only is it great the young people are involved they are the ones that will make a difference in attitudes towards rescues.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Good morning everyone. Today promises to be a good one as we have a family looking to adopt one of our rescues that has been boarded at the kennel because we have no room in the fosterhomes. The weekend went well with the car wash as was mentioned in an earlier post.

I have decided to take the more cautious approach with Fella in having his teeth cleaned by not putting him under. At his age I don't want to risk the after affects of the anesthesia with possible
kidney failure down the road. Levi, Izzie and Suzie continue their winning ways with good health and enjoying life. Sue and I are doing well dealing with the pressures of daily work and health issues. September has brought some welcome relieffrom the heat, but now we need some rain.

I hope all is well with the FOOF's and that you are looking forward to getting your October issue of Highway Magazine to read the latest article about Old Fella and the rescue effort. Hope you have a nice day and all of your prayers are answered.

[chemisd]

In the day and age of youth bashing, that is a pretty great thing!

[MrsSoCalToolGuy]

What great pictures and wonderful young people. Thanks for posting them.:)

[Dixie_Flyer]

Today as workers stood at the street corner directing attention to the car wash, there were some who said they didn't need to have their car washed but would like to give a donation anyway. We are beginning to see a great out pouring of the spirit of kindness towards the Old Fella Rescue. Waynesboro and Burke County is now aware of the effort the Old Fella organization is putting out to save the animals and they are responding in kind.

The Interact Club has included the Old Fella rescue on their web site as an organization they love and support.

Burke County High School Interact Club

The love we see in the people of Burke County and the dedication I see in the volunteers is enough to make your heart swell with pride to be apart of such a movement. These are truly exciting times!!

[Hoops]

Great news on the eye Richard, prayers still on going.
Renews your faith in the younger generation. What a very nice thing to do.
Just sent in my request to the Oprah show. Hopefully she will select you if enough send in their request. Oh my gosh, national coverage would help soooooo much.

[Grillmeister]

The pics made my whole day, Thanks :B:B:B

[whimstock]

Wow! Nice photo's of a wonderful event...and Old Fellow looks like he's really lapping up the attention. 🙂

I think kids in general are greatly underestimated.