Early this morning before our swim meet, I checked to see how Old Fella was doing. I tried to explain to my one son why I would be crying about a dog that I have never even met. He said "yeah, but its really like everyone knows him." How right he is. There are the FOOFs on here that read daily, once in a while or just happened on the site by chance. We really will never know the thousands of people whose lives were changed by the Daniel's and Old Fella.
This is a poem that really spoke to me when I lost Maddey....
My Forever Pet
by Suzanne Taylor
There's something missing in my home,
I feel it day and night,
I know it will take time and strength
Before things feel quite right.
But just for now, I need to mourn,
My heart - it needs to mend,
Though some may say it's "just a pet"
I know I've lost a friend.
You've brought such laughter to my home,
And richness to my days...
A constant friend through joy or loss,
With gentle, loving ways.
Companion, pal, and confidante,
A friend I won't forget,
You'll live for always in my heart,
My sweet, forever pet....
Chemisd's Joe,Jana,Jarod,Jansen
GS Allie and Sammi
See you at the bridge Maddey&Maicey 2005 Rockwood 8318SS
Through this thread Richard, Sue, Old Fella, Susie and all the active posting members have become a part of my life. I have read every post from the beginning. I have cried, I have laughed, I have smiled, but mostly I have felt the love everyone who reads and posts here feels for an old dog names Old Fella and a wonderful man who decided to rescue him. Thanks to Richard for adding so much to my life through Old Fella and your rescue work inspired by him. May you be blessed and comforted through this very difficult time.
Richard, Sue... I'm deeply saddened by the news, even though we all knew it was coming soon.
It was simply Old Fella's time to leave you. If Old Fella could speak to you today, he'd be thanking you for all the love you gave him the past few years, for rescuing him from a troubled life and giving him your palace of comfort and caring. He was a lucky old dog. His last couple years were a gift from you two, a gift of love and life that only you would have given a scraggly old mutt that wandered into your campsite.
Through you, he has saved the lives of many discarded creatures who continue to give love to their adopted families, and there will be many more rescues as a result of his story. His life really made a difference, thanks to you.
I also want to personally thank you for letting me and others share in Old Fella's last years through this thread. It's the best love story I've ever read.
I have been in contact with Richard and Sue and now I want to ask assistance from all the Friends Of Old Fella. I want to compile a book of pictures and short excerpts from anyone that had their life changed or have adopted a dog from the Old Fella Rescue. Also short excerpts from those that have had their lives changed due to "1 old dog" and the Daniels Family. I ask that you send these to me in the form of an e-mail with a picture attached as a jpeg. After I have compiled this I am going to use a program to put it in a book form. Further information can be obtained from me via e-mail. I have also penned a letter to the Affinity Group in regard to Old Fella but do not know if it went to the right place or if anyone has even read it. It was sent to forums@rv.net. If anyone can give me a better e-mail address I would also appreciate that.
I know that we are all saddened by the loss of a great animal that has changed a lot of lives and I would like to assist in his legacy remaining.
My e-mail is: (spelled out and not actually the way you would type it)
Dan218B at TDS dot Net
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Dandy Dan
Dandy Dan dan218b@tds.net
Dan and Lori Branson, Anna 1 (the rescue)
and Beau (waiting at the Rainbow Bridge)
2005 Dodge QuadCab 2500 4x4 Hemi
2009 Open Range 337RLS
RV.Net Ohio Rally Member
I am so saddened by Old Fella's passing. It's been a long time since I've had tears rolling down my face, but here they are. I never had the pleasure of meeting Old Fella, and I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you, Richard and Sue. I am sure, though, that Old Fella and you have touched me and my family as if we were fast, close friends. I can only wish you strength and comfort and pleasant memories. In our family, Rocky the Yorkie, Ivan and Sweetie Pie the rabbits, and Buddy and Buster the rats, are all rescues and we owe that to you. Thank you and G-d bless you in this difficult moment.
Joel & Bonnie
3 teen boys and 3 dogs
2006 Monaco Diplomat 40PDQ w/4 slides, 40.5', Cummins ISL 400
Toad: 2001 Town & Country, Falcon All-Terrain, Roadmaster EvenBrake. Rallies Attended: 8;Gatherings Attended: 3
This is the link to the emergency clinic that we took Old Fella to Saturday night. Diana Phillips DVM was the attending doctor. She was the most caring vet I have ever had the experience to meet. Her compassion for what she does came through in every thing she did.
I am so grateful that we had such a personal professional taking care of Old Fella and also taking care of our needs at the same time. She made things a lot easier.
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