Rozzie Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Our poor old boy. Discarded by the factory he worked so many years to protect. Taken to be euthanased. Thankfully Sultan was taken to Burwood, so had a chance. Collapsed wrists, poorsight and hearing. Terrible arthritis, bad skin. But a gentle, loving old man. He learnt to walk on grass. He learnt to eat good food. He learned to be loved. He had a doggy friend and a cat who adored him. He had us. We had him with us for such a short time. He had a Christmas with lots of presents. He had a heart of gold and a dignity and grace that belied his beginnings. He died surrounded with love. RIP my boy. Missed every day. He was my dog now he runs with the angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 The following is an extract from a talk I gave a couple of years ago about PAWS. I was telling the gathering how PAWS came about .... "A truly wonderful page and a great favourite is the Sultan Memorial Fund page. Through this Fund, people who have lost pets can sponsor one of the dogs looking for a home and put on the website a photograph and dedication to their own pet. Sultan did, in fact, exist. He was a dog who came into the Pound late in 1999. He had been a guard dog, but now that he was old and sick, he was no longer able to work and thus no longer wanted. He was homed to a wonderful couple who made him very happy for the last couple of months of his life. When he passed away, they emailed us attaching their own website which is all about their own animals and we were able to view pictures of our darling Sultan living out his last weeks in love and comfort and special companionship. You can visit this site on a link from the PAWS site. Sheila set up the Sultan Memorial Fund to honour this lovely old man and also as an avenue for memorialising all those other creatures who have left our lives but still mean so much to us. " Rozzie, I don't know if you still have your own website... do you? Regards Arolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 *clingz to rozz and bawls* Sultan's story always makes me cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 Yes Arolf, still do. I have found it very difficult to update since we lost Shannon though. I am on holidays now, so will try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falgall Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Rozzie I never knew it was your wonderful family who gave Sultan such comfort and love when he was homeless. You and your family never cease to amaze me. Thank goodness people like you exist. I would love to view your page sometime. Thank you for all the animals who have been fortunate enough to spend time with your family in love and safety. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jess&anka Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 RIP - Sultan was/is one gorgeous dog... one very sad story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 Thanks Karen. I promise I will update it over the next week then I'll send you the addy. I really do owe it to our 'family' to bring it up to date. He was such a glorious dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowdie Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 its hard when you cry from sadness and happiness at the same time! Sad for the life he led before he found your family and love. Happy for the amazing people you must be. All our sympathies to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteLight Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 (edited) As soon as I saw the name Sultan I thought of the Paws site and wondered. Then I read and I knew. As it has been said crying with sadness and happiness. Edited January 8, 2004 by Louise Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina77 Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 what a beautiful old dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Rozzie - your special. I knew Sultan from the Paws site - but didn't know till now that it was you who gave him a wonderful home for his last few months. Thanks The world is a better place for you being in it. Cheers Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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