Hisar Veterans

Hisar Argun & Hisar Musanna.

Natalka's last two litters of puppies were born in November 1994. There was one puppy from each litter who found a special place in Natalka's heart. One was called Hisar Argun. He was a wonderful red/fawn male, who spent most of his time living in Natalka's jacket until he was too big to be carried! The other was Hisar Musanna, a pale fawn bitch, who had been rescued back from a sad situation. Both were hip-scored, Argun with a score of 9, and Musanna with a score 14. Natalka had great plans for these two puppies, but sadly, her plans were never realised due to her death in 1998. Although Argun and Musanna had always lived together at Natalka's, they found themselves separated in loving homes in different parts of England. Sadly, due to unfortunate circumstances, both dogs ended up needing help again.

In 2003, I collected Argun from his home where he was no longer able to stay, and drove him the 6 hour drive to Wakefield in Yorkshire to his new home with Pam. Pam is an experienced Anatolian person, and had infact owned Argun's auntie, Hisar Basma until she passed away due to ill health. Unfortunately, in November 2004, his old kennel buddy Musanna also found herself in need of rescuing. This time, I traveled with Ann (Arkadas Anatolians), and we drove up to Surrey to collect Musanna. Thankfully, Pam understanding that Argun and Musanna were very special dogs, agreed that Musanna could go and live with her and Argun. We all felt that it was perhaps the right thing to do, and Natalka would have wanted these oldies to spend their last years together. Their re-union was very emotional, and they greeted eachother like the long lost friends that they were.

Another amazing co-incidence is that living about 45 minutes away is Bob and Myra - also Anatolian people. They have become friends with Pam, and have visited Argun and Musanna on several occasions, and been able to mail photo's and updates of the dogs to me. Pam rings me almost every day and lets me know how they are doing. They've also got 'new' names - Mr Red and Miss Mus! They are an extremely important part of Pam's life, and go everywhere with her. They are just about the two most well known dogs in Wakefield, traveling on buses and having excursions into towns, it is my understanding that they are allowed into places that are normally 'dog free zones' - mind you, I'm not sure I know many people who would argue with a 4'10" lady and two huge Anatolians!

Myra, Pam, Mr Red & Miss Mus.

Myra and Mr Red.

Miss Mus.

A huge thank you to Bob and Myra for sending these wonderful picures of Argun and Musanna. Pam has provided these two 'oldies' with a wonderful home - Thank you Pam. XX