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27-03-2021, 11:04 PM
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Haatchi the Anatolia Shepherd

I am sure many people will remember the huge gentle giant 'Haatchi' who became the constant and loving companion to the little boy, Owen, with the genetic health problems.

Sadly, this beautiful, big hearted dog died earlier this month, of Cancer. Poor Owen must be heartbroken.

The story of this dog was that as a puppy, he was chained to a railway line. No one seems to know exactly why.
The train came, and it cut through the chains but also badly injured Haatchi, who managed to scurry away and hide.

He was seen many times over the next few days, but no one could catch him.
He was eventually caught but had lost a lot of blood. At the RSPCA hospital his back leg and tail could not be saved. Despite his agony, he still trusted people.

Was it chance, or fate that he ended up with Owen, the little boy in a wheelchair.
I like to believe it was fate, and they both needed each other to mend, heal, and love.

Be brave, Owen. R.I.P. Haatchi. x


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-56348124
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27-03-2021, 11:31 PM
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Re: Haatchi the Anatolia Shepherd

What a heart warming story both for the dog and the boy. Sad the dog has died.
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28-03-2021, 09:33 AM
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Re: Haatchi the Anatolia Shepherd

Such a bittersweet story. It's almost as if Haatchi had to go through all the pain and suffering as a puppy in order to meet a little boy who needed him as much as Haatchi needed the boy.

Owen must miss him so much. RIP Haatchi.
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28-03-2021, 09:39 AM
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Re: Haatchi the Anatolia Shepherd

A sad touching story .
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28-03-2021, 10:51 AM
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Re: Haatchi the Anatolia Shepherd

Poor Owen he must be so sad at losing Haatchi ....
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28-03-2021, 01:30 PM
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Re: Haatchi the Anatolia Shepherd

What a wonderful heartwarming story, devotion on both sides.

It must be so sad for Owen to lose his best friend. 🙁
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30-03-2021, 09:21 AM
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Re: Haatchi the Anatolia Shepherd

That was a sad but heartwarming story. Haatchi, looks like a gentle giant.

I bet Owen is lost without him.
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30-03-2021, 05:28 PM
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Re: Haatchi the Anatolia Shepherd

Oh this is awful...poor Owen. Haatchi will never be forgotten.
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30-03-2021, 07:27 PM
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Re: Haatchi the Anatolia Shepherd

What a shame Haatchi didn't meet Owen before his encounter with the scum that chained him to the railway.

RIP
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30-03-2021, 07:41 PM
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Re: Haatchi the Anatolia Shepherd

Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
What a shame Haatchi didn't meet Owen before his encounter with the scum that chained him to the railway.

RIP


Yes, quite.
How that poor dog suffered in his early life.
 
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