{UAH} WALNUT'S LAST WALK
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Robert Atuhairwe,
Something remarkable happened here yesterday. Thousands of animal
lovers, including me and my daughter, turned up at the beach in
Cornwall to accompany Wallnut the whippet dog on his last walk.I have
never been so moved emotionally in my life, to witness such a sea of
love and humanity, people turning up from all corners of the UK and
abroad. I even took my own chihuahua Lucky along, even though he does
not like strangers,crowds and unfamiliar sorroundings. It was truly
surreal. Which made me ask myself a question, if human beings are
capable of this incredible love and compassion towards an animal, why
are we so cruel and barbaric towards each other? Why is there so much
unnecessary suffering, oppression and injustice in the world?
I specifically attended Walnut's last walk because I was so moved by
the extraordinary devotion, love and loyalty between him and his
owner, Mark Woods, a union made to last forever. Mark Wood's life in a
sense mirrors my own, He has gone through two failed marriages,
several broken engagements and relationships, but Walnut the dog has
been at his side every minute of his 18 years, never complaining,
forever loyal and devoted. I have only had my Lucky since 2009 when I
got divorced, but nothing would ever seperate me from him. Dogs are
wonderful companions.
Bobby
The heartbroken owner of Walnut has said his final goodbye to his
beloved whippet after having him put to sleep minutes after hundreds
of animal lovers joined him on the beach on the dog's last ever walk.
Mark Woods stole the nation's heart after he appealed for fellow dog
lovers to join him on his last walk with Walnut, the 18-year-old
whippet he has had since a puppy.
Posting on Facebook shortly after the lovable pet had been put down,
Mark described how Walnut 'went very quickly and in my arms', with his
three other whippets in attendance.
Hordes of well-wishers, many accompanied by their own dogs, joined
Mark and his family earlier in the day on a wind swept Porth beach in
Newquay for Walnut's emotional farewell.
Mark carried Walnut across the beach in Cornwall as his health has
deteriorated in old age and he's no longer able to walk.
Scroll down for video
Hundreds of animal lovers turned out to support a heartbroken dog
owner as he took his beloved pet on its final walk
Posting on Facebook shortly after the lovable pet had been put down,
Mark described how Walnut 'went very quickly and in my arms', with his
three other whippets in attendance
Mark carried Walnut across the beach in Cornwall as his health has
deteriorated in old age and he's no longer able to walk
People queue up to get a glimpse of or stroke Walnut (left), who had
to carried by owner Mark due to his deteriorating health
Hundreds of animal lovers joined Mark and his family on the beach to
get a look at Walnut as he enjoyed his last day out
Hordes of well-wishers, many accompanied by their own dogs, joined
Mark and his family on a wind swept Porth beach in Newquay for
Walnut's emotional farewell
Covered in a chequered blanket to keep him warm, strangers comforted
Walnut and children came over to stroke the dog as they strolled past
the water's edge.
Before his best friend's death, Mark wanted to take him for a stroll
on his favourite beach for his final farewell. Despite Mark's two
marriages and three engagements, he's had Walnut all the way through.
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Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3929784/Farewell-Walnut-Hundreds-animal-lovers-support-heartbroken-dog-owner-takes-beloved-18-year-old-whippet-final-walk-one-meal-burgers-custard-cremes.html#ixzz4PtM9s4hS
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Daily Mail Newquay man takes dog Walnut on final walk and is joined by hundreds
Daily Mail - 1 day agoMark Woods stole the nation's heart after he
appealed for fellow dog lovers to join
him on his last walk with Walnut (pictured), the 18-year-old
...Heartbroken owner of Walnut announces his dog's death shortly after
last walk
Mirror.co.uk - 21 hours agoHeartbroken owner confirms dog's death as
hundreds attend Walnut's last walk
The Sun - 20 hours ago
Heartbroken owner confirms beloved dog's death as hundreds turn ...
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/.../heartbroken-owner-confirms-walnuts-death /
20 hours ago ... A DEVASTATED dog owner has announced his beloved
dog's death – after hundreds of animal lovers turned out today to join
him as he took his companion for one final walk.
Mark Woods captured the nation's heart after he appealed for fellow
dog lovers to join him on his last ...
Heartbroken owner of Walnut the whippet announces he died ...
www.mirror.co.uk/.../heartbroken-owner-walnut-whippet-announces- 9247643
21 hours ago ... Walnut enjoyed one final stroll earlier this morning
before passing away ...
Hundreds of dog lovers turn out on a rainy day to share Walnut the ...
Walk with walnut: People and dogs join Walnut the dog for last walk ...
metro.co.uk/.../people-and-their-dogs-join-walnut-the-greyhound-for-his-last
-ever-walk-on-the-beach-6252724/Cached
1 day ago ... People and their dogs join Walnut the greyhound for his
last ever walk on the beach.
... Walnut is a greyhound whose health has completely deteriorated in
his old age.
... He shared a call-out on Facebook, inviting people and their dogs
to join Walnut for his last ever walk on the beach ...
Owner 'flabbergasted' as hundreds join Walnut the whippet on his ...
www.telegraph.co.uk/.../hundreds-join-walnut-the-whippet-on-his-final-walk/Cached
1 day ago ... Newquay residents show their support as Mark Woods takes
his dog Walnut for a
final walk on Porth beach. Credit: Neil Hope / SWNS.com/Neil ...
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Something remarkable happened here yesterday. Thousands of animal
lovers, including me and my daughter, turned up at the beach in
Cornwall to accompany Wallnut the whippet dog on his last walk.I have
never been so moved emotionally in my life, to witness such a sea of
love and humanity, people turning up from all corners of the UK and
abroad. I even took my own chihuahua Lucky along, even though he does
not like strangers,crowds and unfamiliar sorroundings. It was truly
surreal. Which made me ask myself a question, if human beings are
capable of this incredible love and compassion towards an animal, why
are we so cruel and barbaric towards each other? Why is there so much
unnecessary suffering, oppression and injustice in the world?
I specifically attended Walnut's last walk because I was so moved by
the extraordinary devotion, love and loyalty between him and his
owner, Mark Woods, a union made to last forever. Mark Wood's life in a
sense mirrors my own, He has gone through two failed marriages,
several broken engagements and relationships, but Walnut the dog has
been at his side every minute of his 18 years, never complaining,
forever loyal and devoted. I have only had my Lucky since 2009 when I
got divorced, but nothing would ever seperate me from him. Dogs are
wonderful companions.
Bobby
The heartbroken owner of Walnut has said his final goodbye to his
beloved whippet after having him put to sleep minutes after hundreds
of animal lovers joined him on the beach on the dog's last ever walk.
Mark Woods stole the nation's heart after he appealed for fellow dog
lovers to join him on his last walk with Walnut, the 18-year-old
whippet he has had since a puppy.
Posting on Facebook shortly after the lovable pet had been put down,
Mark described how Walnut 'went very quickly and in my arms', with his
three other whippets in attendance.
Hordes of well-wishers, many accompanied by their own dogs, joined
Mark and his family earlier in the day on a wind swept Porth beach in
Newquay for Walnut's emotional farewell.
Mark carried Walnut across the beach in Cornwall as his health has
deteriorated in old age and he's no longer able to walk.
Scroll down for video
Hundreds of animal lovers turned out to support a heartbroken dog
owner as he took his beloved pet on its final walk
Posting on Facebook shortly after the lovable pet had been put down,
Mark described how Walnut 'went very quickly and in my arms', with his
three other whippets in attendance
Mark carried Walnut across the beach in Cornwall as his health has
deteriorated in old age and he's no longer able to walk
People queue up to get a glimpse of or stroke Walnut (left), who had
to carried by owner Mark due to his deteriorating health
Hundreds of animal lovers joined Mark and his family on the beach to
get a look at Walnut as he enjoyed his last day out
Hordes of well-wishers, many accompanied by their own dogs, joined
Mark and his family on a wind swept Porth beach in Newquay for
Walnut's emotional farewell
Covered in a chequered blanket to keep him warm, strangers comforted
Walnut and children came over to stroke the dog as they strolled past
the water's edge.
Before his best friend's death, Mark wanted to take him for a stroll
on his favourite beach for his final farewell. Despite Mark's two
marriages and three engagements, he's had Walnut all the way through.
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Does he want (Nectar) points on his licence? Homebase lorry...
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Donald Campbell's Bluebird roars back to life thanks to a... Share
this articleShareThe dog owner has stolen the nation's heart,
including TV presenters Eammon Holmes and Ruth Langsford, who had to
hold back tears yesterday when Walnut appeared on ITV's This Morning
show.
Mark and Walnut's story has been shared thousands of times, and people
from all over the UK have sent their support.
..
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3929784/Farewell-Walnut-Hundreds-animal-lovers-support-heartbroken-dog-owner-takes-beloved-18-year-old-whippet-final-walk-one-meal-burgers-custard-cremes.html#ixzz4PtM9s4hS
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
Daily Mail Newquay man takes dog Walnut on final walk and is joined by hundreds
Daily Mail - 1 day agoMark Woods stole the nation's heart after he
appealed for fellow dog lovers to join
him on his last walk with Walnut (pictured), the 18-year-old
...Heartbroken owner of Walnut announces his dog's death shortly after
last walk
Mirror.co.uk - 21 hours agoHeartbroken owner confirms dog's death as
hundreds attend Walnut's last walk
The Sun - 20 hours ago
Heartbroken owner confirms beloved dog's death as hundreds turn ...
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/.../heartbroken-owner-confirms-walnuts-death /
20 hours ago ... A DEVASTATED dog owner has announced his beloved
dog's death – after hundreds of animal lovers turned out today to join
him as he took his companion for one final walk.
Mark Woods captured the nation's heart after he appealed for fellow
dog lovers to join him on his last ...
Heartbroken owner of Walnut the whippet announces he died ...
www.mirror.co.uk/.../heartbroken-owner-walnut-whippet-announces- 9247643
21 hours ago ... Walnut enjoyed one final stroll earlier this morning
before passing away ...
Hundreds of dog lovers turn out on a rainy day to share Walnut the ...
Walk with walnut: People and dogs join Walnut the dog for last walk ...
metro.co.uk/.../people-and-their-dogs-join-walnut-the-greyhound-for-his-last
-ever-walk-on-the-beach-6252724/Cached
1 day ago ... People and their dogs join Walnut the greyhound for his
last ever walk on the beach.
... Walnut is a greyhound whose health has completely deteriorated in
his old age.
... He shared a call-out on Facebook, inviting people and their dogs
to join Walnut for his last ever walk on the beach ...
Owner 'flabbergasted' as hundreds join Walnut the whippet on his ...
www.telegraph.co.uk/.../hundreds-join-walnut-the-whippet-on-his-final-walk/Cached
1 day ago ... Newquay residents show their support as Mark Woods takes
his dog Walnut for a
final walk on Porth beach. Credit: Neil Hope / SWNS.com/Neil ...
--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
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