Suri

On 10 June, 2018, our beloved Suri passed away quietly in our garden.

Suri was one of the first dogs that came into the shelter nearly 8 years ago. She came to us as a malnourished hairless adult dog covered in sores.

Suri recovered slowly but surely from her initial condition but has been beset by numerous other illnesses over the years, including a debilitating physical condition called spondylitis.  Suri was a fighter and overcame one downturn after another.  But in the end, her age of over 14 years and a tumour on her lungs finally took her.

Suri will be remembered as the matriarch of the dogs in the shelter, always breaking up fights and keeping the peace with her big voice and large presence.  She was the most intelligent dog, gracious and dignified. She had a sixth sense about her. She was a gentle dog who liked people. She will be sorely missed.

Suri when we found her in 2011
A few months later in fine condition, although skin problems did keep recurring
Syringe feeding near the end
SURI is a senior lady and one of the oldest residents. She came in a couple of years ago, already old, without any fur and very malnourished. She was expected to receive some palliative care to sweeten her last few months, but she defied the odds and has been going strong for a couple years now! Sure she shows signs of old age, but she still maintains her position as one of the top dogs.
Suri already has a sponsor.