mangos_mom Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) Her name was Rio and she danced upon the sand... This was a post that I knew I'd be making one day even though I'd hoped it would be much, much longer away than today. The cancer had reappeared in Mango's lungs, and was causing swelling in her legs. There was no cure, and I couldn't ask her to stay for me as a shell of herself. So I set her free of her failing body today so that she could go chase bunnies on 4 healthy legs at the Rainbow Bridge. Remember her as she was: full of life and light and spirit, ever curious, ever loving. She leaves quite a legacy, because no one who ever met her ever walked away doubting the sweetness of greyhounds. I learned how much I could love an animal, and in particular a dog, and I learned that was what had been missing from my life all along. Mango was my first greyhound, but she won't be my last. She was the best first greyhound ever, and she made it easy for me to take Takoda into my home, and the temporary fosters when I was cat-testing. She never met a stranger, and few who met her failed to smile. She became my co-pilot, in more ways than just the drives back East to Dewey and GiG and Philly. The ride will never be the same, but it will go on. My Mango-Tango...run free and happy, Baby-girl. You have a piece of my heart with you always. Edited May 19, 2009 by mangos_mom Quote Kate, with Nedra and HollyMissing Greyhound Angels Mango, Takoda, Ruger, Delta, and Shiloh, kitty Angel Hoot, cat-tester extraordinaire, and Rocky, the stray cat who came to stay for a little while and then moved on.Greyhounds Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mango. Take comfort in knowing that your sweet girl is at peace, pain free and running once again with the wind. I do hate cancer. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Sweet Mango, you are greytly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Kate - I just got your email... I am so sorry. I hope that you are ok and thay you know Mango loved you just as much as you loved her. I saw it first hand and it was an amazing bond the two of you had. Please call me and let me know if there is anything you need. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokealong Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Run free Mango. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Godspeed precious angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am so sorry. I am honored to have met her at GIG. A very sweet girl indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm so sorry! Mango was beautiful and I hope her memories will always be vibrant in your heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. GODSPEED MANGO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm so very sorry. :f_pink Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Oh no. My heart sank when I read Mango's name. I am so sorry. I was holding her in my prayers every night. I followed her journey since diagnosis . She was a fighter and one courageous girl. Run free, sweet one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Goodbye Mango sweetie. I'm glad I got to meet you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 So very sorry..... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm so sorry! Godspeed beautiful Mango! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robinw Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm so sorry Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am so sorry Kate The love you two shared was a special gift. Mango changed your life immeasurably. The lessons she taught you, will be with you forever. Keep the beautiful memories you created together close to your heart and Mango will be with you always. Godspeed Baby Girl, you are loved and will be missed deeply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm so sorry. Mango was beautiful. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm sorry your beautiful girlie had to leave you. Godspeed, Mango. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl. All we can do is remember what joy they brought to us in the time we had them. The pain is brutal at times but that will ease, the memories and love never will. Godspeed Mango, run free. There's plenty of good angels waiting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am heartsick reading this. I am so happy that I had the oppotunity to meet beautiful and sweet Mango at GIG. She put up one he77 of a fight. I am so sorry. She will be so missed. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Mango. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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