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Eight years ago on Boxing Day 2016, I went to look for a greyhound and this big black boy ran up to me and tried to climb in my lap. Love at first sight and I brought him home. He was from Ireland and came to this country through a group called Flying Irish Greyhounds. Manny and I bonded quickly and had a lot of adventures. We traveled to the redwoods of California, up to Artists Point on Mount Baker, and to Yellowstone National Park twice. I took him to work with me sometimes, and worked from home most of the time the last several years. He was my heart dog.

We went out for a walk today, and everything was fine. I was going to visit a neighbor and as we got to her building he let out a yelp and collapsed. He couldn't get up even when I tried to help him, and he just laid his head down and died. I think he had a stroke or aneurism. It was a shock. He was twelve year sold.

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Rebecca and Manny

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:f_whiteI am so sorry for your loss of your beloved companion, coming out of the blue like that. Such a shock for you, but for him quick at least, and hopefully neither frightening or painful.

Run free dear Manny, knowing that you were well loved :gh_run2

Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015).

"It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753.

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My heart goes out to you, Rebecca, I am so sorry Manny has left you, and so suddenly. He has been such a trooper and absolutely knew the depth of your love for him, no doubt returned to you multifold. May those love memories now give you strength. :grouphug

Godspeed Manny :heart

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Oh, I am so sorry.   What a shock!   :cry1    You obviously had some wonderful times and memories together.   Hopefully they can comfort you.   f_yellow

Run free Manny!   

 

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Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie)

Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts.

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I am so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss of beautiful Manny. Godspeed.

Mom to Ranger (PB's Long Ranger), Esso (Kiowa Stay Over) and Cookie the rattie mix

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What a terrifying, horrible shock for you.  :grouphug   I am so sorry.  

May his memory become a blessing to you, as was his life.  

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Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey

remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter

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I'm so sorry Rebecca.  What a terrible thing for you to go through.  And such a shock!

Run in peace sweet boy.  You will be missed...

Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora)

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I'm so very sorry. What a shocking way to lose a special boy.

Godspeed Manny.

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Oh, I'm so sorry that you've had such a shocking loss.  Fare thee well, Manny.  You are clearly much beloved.

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Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire.

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Oh no!  I was so surprised to see his name here.  I am so very sorry that your beautiful boy is gone and so unexpectedly.  Wishing you peace and comfort right now as you process this tremendous loss.

Cindy

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Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus 
Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart
The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow

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Oh no, your super Manny. :cry1 I am so sad to see his name here. What a terrible shock for you, but a blessing for him that it was quick. I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, sweet boy, flying on four legs again. 

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Missing gentlemen kitties MudHenry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds
 Sweep and Willa:heart

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