Mango Relentlessly Huge
May 4th 2005 - September 26, 2012
A little over an hour ago, I helped Mango to make his final journey.
Monday night he enjoyed a very bouncy and fun filled playtime with Dexter.
1 AM Tuesday morning, he was rushed to the ER in distress, but seemed to rally and came back home.
Tuesday he was not himself, but did enjoy some time in the sun and guarding the estate.
Tuesday night, his distress returned and he was once again at the ER.
Examination revealed a perforation in his intestines, a belly full of contaminated fluid, and blood that was growing weary of fighting infection.
His distress was great and the prognosis of a good outcome from surgery to repair his intestines and clean out infection was grim. I stroked his velvety face and whispered my love as he quietly departed this life.
His body has been donated to the Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. His spirit is strong in my heart.
Mango Momma
280 comments:
1 – 200 of 280 Newer› Newest»I am so shocked and so terribly sad. Mango leaves a Relentlessly Huge hole in all our hearts.
Mango Momma...words just fail me. I am in shock as well. Mango was loved by all of us. My heart goes out to you and your family and I'm sending along my prayers and hugs. May Mango run free over the bridge. Rest in Peace Mango.
Nancy, you are your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry to read this. My very heavy heart goes out to you.
Mango run free big guy, you were so loved and will be missed. You and Raja can run together now.
I am weeping as I write this, I truly loved this guy.
Anne and Sasha
Although I have not commented on your blog before, I LOVED reading about Mango and Cody and I are really upset to hear that he has crossed the Raonbow Bridge. My heart also goes out to Dexter who will miss his Relentlessly Huge pal.
all our best wishes from Cody in Tucson, AZ and his Mum
so very sad by this news...
Sending our love to you x
Bren Freeland Mundy Scrappy and Pebbles mommy sends you all love at this very sad time x0x
We are sorry it was time for Mango to make his journey. Thank you for being there with him. Our human has tears in her eyes and can't bear to think of your pain. But as dogs we know Mango was well loved and we ask for nothing more. We know Mango will be organising many events across the bridge. There are so many doggies for him to catch up with.
Blogland has so many wonderful, happy, funny memories of the Relentlessy Huge Mango.
We remember staying at the estate with Mango and how magnificent he looked in his kilt.
Till we meet again dear friend xxx
Our Momster is cryin veri hards ats dis news n wee has sented a Kresty howl up to help guide our furiend on hims way. Wee will miss Da Mango dude veri muchly, hims postys wos always such a joy fur us all to reeds. Mango wos veri much loved in our households n wee is litin a candle fur our furiend. Fank yoo fur bein such a wondyfuls Momma to him & fur lovin him so much. Wee is keepin yoo in our prayers Mango Momma
Lovs
Uji, Izzy, Ziggy, Missi an Momma Tea
x x x x
Oh Mango Mama,
Daddi woke us up this mowning with a vewy sad face and said "i have tewwibull news"
We awe all heawtbwoken fow youw loss and in shock stil.
Know youw heawt must be full of pain. He knew youw love always and as you stwoked his handsome and velvety head, i know he sighed and knew thewe would be no mowe pain just youw love
We gwieve with you
Mango is iwweplaceable
Sending ouw love to you and his little bwuvvew Pea and Mastew
Knowing Mango is guawding his loved ones and his estate fwom ovew the bwidge as he sits next to bootiful Raj and Angus
Dance fow us in heaven Mango, we'll see the swiwling clouds as you womp
Sad Adieu till we meet again
Teary smoochie kisses
Asta, Mommi and Daddi
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
We are in shock!!!
We know it's of little comfort that The Mango Man knew he was loved to the end.
We send hugs for your sadness.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
OMG, we were not expecting this news. Our hearts are breaking for you and Master, Mango Momma. Blogville will never be the same without you, big guy. Run free, Mango.
Love ya lots,
Mitch, Molly and Sue
Oh Dear Mango Momma, we are totally heartbroken with this news. Our Uncle Mango, was the very first doggie to say hello to us in Blogville when our Brucey was here. We know he had a heart full of love for his family and a family who loved him with all their heart too.
Oh we loved you so much big fella. Run free Uncle Mango, run to your family and friends waiting with open paws for you. We send relentlessly huge love to you all. Tears flow here. No worries now Uncle Mango, and LOVE, Stella and Rory and Carol X X X
Oh dear God...I am so sorry. I am shocked and in tears. I am absolutely heartbroken. I can't tell you how sorry I am....Prayers for you and the family.
We are so very sorry. We can't believe Mango has crossed the bridge. We will really miss him.
It is night in NZ now. When Riley, Enzo and I go outside, and look at the stars the biggest brightest and most memorable shining star we see will, from now on, be Mango's star.
Sending our love to you, Dexter and your family.
Riley's mum, Riley and Enzo
shocked is the only way to describe our feelngs right now. we just absolutely loved mango with every pibble fiber. he made us laugh so many times and just looking at his relentlessly huge self had a calming effect on the panic attacks. jesus! we are praying very much so for your entire family furry and human alike. we cry with you and the pibbles are howling in sadness at the moon. the fearless five have been alerted and will be waiting for him as he makes his journey where he will wait for you until you meet again.
with gentle hugs and pibble sugars
sandra and the pibbles
Mango Momma, I have no words...this hurts damn it. Oh how I loved that big guy and his crazy self. I can honestly say, it will never be the same without him around here and I will never be the same.
Thank you for sharing Mango with us.
Mango will never ever be forgotten by me and by so many others.
We are thinking of you, Master , and Dexter during this difficult time. I know it is going to be hard but we are all here for you.
Run free Mango....always in our hearts
Allison and Puddles
oh my :( i have no words for this i am so very sorry for the loss of mango ... rest in peace big fellah
((HUGS)) mango momma, dexter and master
Dear Mango Momma
We are so very sorry you had to say goodbye to the big guy.
We will miss his relentlessly huge tales so much.
Run free Mango at the Rainbow Bridge, we hope there is a good store of kibble up there for you.
Molly, Taffy, Monty and. Winnie
We are in shock, we have no words. we can only say that we are so so sorry ! Mom has tears on her eyes - she loved Mango very much!
Sending our love to you all !
Iris & Mom
Mango Momma, Dexter and family,
Our hearts break for all of you, and we keep you in our thoughts and prayers. What an exceptional and wonderful boy your beautiful Mango was, and what an impact your very obvious love of him had on our every day. Run free, sweet Mango!
Much love and {{{hugsandhugs}}} to your family.
Lucia + her "ragazza"
Oh my God. I just can't believe it. I really can't believe it. How could this happen so fast?? It's Wed night here in Australia - and it seems like only this morning, I was reading your FB messages saying that he seemed to be a bit better - and then now this!!!!
I really have no words. And I can't imagine what you & Master must be going through right now. This post had us in tears - what a huge vacuum Mango is going to leave in his wake - there will never be another dog like him, in Blogville or anywhere else!
You know he will live on in all our hearts.
Thinking of you -
Love,
Hsin-Yi & Honey & family
I am shocked and saddened to see of Mango's passing. What a big brute of a handsome boy he was! You and your family...including Pea.....are in my thoughts during this time of sorrow. ♥
Chester & Mom
so sorry to hear about Mango :( no words can make the pain any less for losing our furry friends just know that we are all thinking of you xxx
Charlene and Stormy
xxx
Nancy,
I am so sorry for the loss of sweet mango. My heart breaks for you. I wish I could take the pain away. He will be missed dearly and I know Fred was up there waiting to meet mango. I am fretful it was a peaceful send off. I am so sorry.
Hugs.
Kari
Mango momma
I sit here completely stunned especially since mango also bounced back from stuff. A heartfelt hug to you and master and pea. Mango was a great pal and his love songs will resonate in our souls.
Thanks for being a great pal to me Mango.
Love Norwood
Oh, Mango Momma
My human's eyes leaked when she read your post. We've loved sharing Mango's life, and we will miss him.
Special puppy kisses to you and to Dexter
Sasha
We're so sorry to hear that Mango has gone to the Bridge. Having just lost our Tamir, we know the shock you must be feeling. We're sending loud, rumbly purrs and prayers to you at this sad time.
The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon
Nancy, there are just no words. Mango was a special, special boy. We were so honored to have 'known' him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
love, Michele, Ruby & Speedy
Sending Love.
You can bet Bolo met him at the Bridge.
Chingmy & Family.
We read this post with utter disbelief. How can Mango no longer be there? Of course, he will be here, in all our hearts forever. All of us at The Poupounette send our deepest condolences to all of you.
So sorry to read this and send you love and hugs. GJ purrs gentle purrs fo you. Run free sweet gentle woofie friend.. Carol and GJ xx
Oh Nancy, I'm so sad. I can't believe it. What a shock. We're crying here. I cannot believe he's gone. There will never be another RH or another Mango. One of a kind. Perfect. So perfect.
Much love to you, Dex and Master.
Julie, Loki, Juno and MWD
We can't express how sad we are to lose such a good friend. Mango was one of our best blogging pals and we always looking forward to his adventures in dancing, labradork wrangling, and conquering the stairs. We will miss you, Mango Man.
Sheps w/Pep, Otis & Edgrr.
We didn't know your boy ~ but we do know how painful it is to lose a furkid. Sending you sincere condolences. RIP sweet boy.
We echo the thoughts of those pawing before us -
Shock -
Support -
Sadness -
It is a bittersweet day as Khousin Merdie is fifteen as of today - we'll always think of her happy day with a RH tear -
Thump Free Big Guy -
You've touched SO many lives - I can still remember 'meeting' you for the first time at a DWB New Year's pawty -
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra and Her DOH
Oh, we are in total shock. Our hearts are breaking for your family today. Your blog was one of the first blogs I began to follow. Mango and touched so many lives in blogville and he will always remain very dear to our hearts. We are so sorry for your loss but we know Mango was greeted with open paws by so many at the Bridge. We offer you much needed hugs and prayers and feel your pain. Run Free you big ol hunk of love, Sweet Mango. The HoundDogs and Mom
tears... oh no Mango, you have left this life too fast. We know you will be in good company at the bridge.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. BIG hugs.
Lots of Luv & Kisses
Addie, Lucie, Hailey and Staci
Mom is getting all leaky eyed. Although we had only known him for a short while, we will miss Mango deeply. His loss will leave a Relentlessly Huge hole in our hearts. Our thoughts are with Mango Momma, the Master, and Peewee. It is a very sad day in Blogville.
Garth
Oh Mango Mama - we Beaglebratz r so furry much shocked tue read this. Our mom wuz readin'her Facebook page an'told us we had tue hurry over here tue make shure. We cood not look - mom had tue look an'when she did, she sed one of thoze HBO werdz (that'z what she duz sumtimez when she iz shocked) an'now she iz really sad an'her eyez r leakin' Mango wuz such a Relentlessly Huge part around
around here - such a good furrend. We just don't haf any more werdz tue express our furry much sadness.
Hugz an'prayerz tue u'all.
Shiloh'n Shasta
Words fail us. Kleenex help. We're too in shock to say more right now....mango was the heart and soul of blog land .....and how we loved him. Get through this day hour by hour, minute by minute. We, hundreds of dogs strong, are at your side.
XXXXOOOOO scruffy, Stanley and little beastie
I can't believe this and I am so sad for you. I have always loved watching Mango's videos and the two of you dancing together. Such a hard decision but you were with him at the end. Thinking of you.
Your friends,
Barbara, Niamh & Ambrose
So very sorry for your loss. Run free Mango.
Max@GreatDaneAdventures
I am so sorry to hear this! I didn't know Mango to well, but heard a lot about him. May you be forever blessed with his memories.
Lovies, Miss Mindy
Oh my goodness Mango's mom...we are so very very very sorry to read about the passing of Mango. He was indeed the picture of a gentle and loving giant. Hugs and purrs to you, Dexter and the rest of your family.
Run Free Handsome Mango
Madi and Mom
Mango mamma, we saw this and our hearts shattered.
More later.
Joan, Jake, and Just Harry
Dear Mango Momma,
I have followed the life of Mango for a few years. I opened this up this morning wondering if it would be Mango or Dexter that would have a story to tell.
I am so shocked and saddened. I wish I could convey how deeply we in blogland care for you and your dogs.
Hugs to you, Master and of course, Dexter.
Donna in Ohio
A safe journey home to Heaven Mango. You will be missed by many.
Our hearts are breaking today hearing this news. Please know that we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
I'm so very, very sorry. Mango was one of a kind and had many friends. He will be deeply missed.
Sam
I am so sorry for your loss, Nancy. May Mango's spirit live forever...it certainly will live with us. Thank you for sharing this amazing doggie with us all. Like you, we are heartbroken. We love you dearly.
Run free sweet friend.
Lots of love from all your friends in South Africa
Nancy, I'm so sorry. I know this is little comfort at this moment, but at some point in the future, I hope you'll find great joy in know that Mango brought so many people (and their furkids, of course) together who might have otherwise NEVER known each other. For instance, I have made many good friends through MangoMinster - people I would likely otherwise never met. The RH's spirit will live on in all of us through those friendships. Thank you for letting us seeing life through Mango's eyes for so many years. We'll be lighting a Relentlessly Huge candle for Mango tonight.
*big hugs*
-Dr. Liz, Gary, and the girls
Oh dear MangoMomma, we are so so sorry for your loss and we are shocked and speechless.
We all loved Mango a lot as he was such a gentle giant and his expressive face always made us smile. We are so sad!
Run free, Mango! We bet you have already made lots of new friends over the Bridge. We will tell Laura and Hana about you too.
Take care, Mango Momma!
We are so sad to find that our fearless and RH leader is gone. Our thoughts are with Mango Momma, Dexter Dude and the Master. The Estate and the world will not be the same.
gussie n teka
Mango Momma,
Oh Nancy, I am shocked by this news and tears are flowing as I type this. We are so very sorry. Please know that we are holding all of you close to our hearts.
Run free sweet Mango, you are loved by so many and you will be missed, more than you know.
Extra hugs for Dexter.
Blessings and Love,
Janelle, Maggie Mae and Max
I'm one of the many followers of your blog who has never comented before. I"m so sorry to hear about Mango. I loved reading about his adventures as well as the Pea's. I know that you all will miss him so much. May the wonderful memories of your great dog stay with you always and bring you great comfort. CG
Just utter shock and sadness for you, Mango Momma. Mango is an icon in our world of blogs. We are just heartsick for you. We are stunned, so fast, so unexpected, so very sad. Mango was well-loved. Soft woos and gentle hugs to you from us.
Hugs and Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning and Mom Kathie
. Mango was truly one of a kind and brought so many smiles and laughs to our household.
Thank you for sharing him and Labradude with the world.
You are in my thoughts
Bogart and mom in Montreal
Run free buddy - you have earned your angel wings. We will miss you.
Greg, Brooke & the puppers
Mango Momma, I can't tell you how sorry I am! Mango Man, run free and fast and play with all our pals who were already at the bridge!
Soft Aire-hugs,
Lana
So, so sorry to hear about Mango. I brought our Daisy to Tufts yesterday, and you were in our thought while I was there as I know you have brought him there several times, but I didn't realize you had just been and were coming back.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Heidi, Tucker and Daisy's Mom
My deepest sympathy to you during this terrible time. I heard of Mango's passing on Puddles blog. I'm so sorry.
Dear Mango Momma,
I'm so shocked this morning, I couldn't believe what I read, my big brother Mango has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge!
More than 4 years, I have followed your steps everywhere. You made me laughed and laughed. Remember in one post you wore so many hats that made me deeply falling in love with you. Then in another post, your Momma shared the terribly sad news that you had seizure. My mommy wet her eyes all day, she asked us to pray for you.
Big brother Mango, you always were special to me. We shared the same name, DWB called us major Mango and minor Mango. I have always liked the name, I will keep it to remember you.
You'll not be forgotten, I love you and treasure our brotherhood forever!
Hugs and kisses to Momma, Dexter and family.
Minor Mango
Mango you were the only stripey, slobbering, sun baking, lady loving friend bigger then me. Run free and meet lots of ladies. I will miss you so much buddy.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I've loved reading your blog and you captured his personality to perfection. Helping our pets cross the bridge is the most painful thing, but also the one that shows the most love.
I have read your blog for ever and I am very heartbroken to hear this news. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this very difficult time.
Team Teska extends its deepest sympathies on the loss of Mango. Every time we lose one of our cyber-buddied, we feel that we have lost one of our team. We will miss him. Sending much love yout way. He will live in your heart forever.
ET and the Team
I am overwhelmed with sadness. My deepest condolences. He lives forever in our hearts, until we meet again across the rainbow bridge
Meeshka and the gimpy gang
My heartfelt condolences to you, Mango Momma...I was so shocked and saddened to learn of the big, beautiful boy who beat the Seizure Monster made his final journey. He will live on in your heart forever...sending you hugs and keeping you all in my thoughts. Mango, it was a pleasure and a kick knowing you...now go charm all those furgangels you are now in good company with. And give a big hello to my Chelsey and Smokie. They will love to be your friend. You will be missed by so many. Mango Momma - sending you hugs. If you need to chat or vent or just want to reminisce, we are here for you.
Oh Nancy, I am so sorry to read this. My prayers and hugs go out to you and you family. Mango was such a special big guy, I know he will always be with you.
There are no words. I am so saddned by Mango having to go to the bridge. He was such a wonderful doggie and I enjoyed seeing his photos of him and Dexter. Know you are in my thoughts and purrs as you go through this hard time. Keep him close to you in your heart and thoughts each and every day. I will always treasure him as a dear friend. Know now that he is free of pain and limitations that life put on him and that he is furever free to run and play. Until we meet again my dear friend, I shall miss you.
We are just so very, very sorry. Mr Mango always brought a smile to our faces and made our The Mom giggle out loud often. We're sending purrs and purrayers and slobbery dawg kisses to all of you. Fly free, Mango. We'll see you again some day.
The Mom, Titus, Tazo, & EG
What a shock, our hearts go out to you! Inky, molly & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Oh there are just no words that will do justice to the shock and sadness that we feel. We send our love out to you and so many hugs!
Bronson, Pepper, and Mum
There is no doubt that all of blogland is mourning your loss of Mango. I often flet that he is the glue that held us all together.
Thanks, so much, for sharing his adventures and so much of yourself with us.
I hope all the good times can help you find solace, in this RH time of grief.
So, so, sooo sorry for you, Nancy! :( Mango the Relentlessly Huge sure will be missed.
Elyse and Riley
Mango Momma, we just can't believe he is gone. Blogville will not be the same without his HUGE presence. You has our deepest sympathy and purrs of comfort.
I am always shocked at the intense emotions I feel when I learn one of the dog bloggers I follow has crossed the bridge. Its as if these dogs, cats, etc are my own, a big part of my life since I read their adventures and updates daily.
Mango's passing came as a huge shock. My reaction physical and intense...tears running down my cheeks as I type this.
Mango was quite the character and added joy to so many people's lives, literally across the globe thru his followers. He will be greatly missed, as I'm sure I don't need to tell you.
Big hugs to you and the family.
RIP Mango. You took up a relentlessly huge spot in my heart and will be missed.
Murphydog's Mom
Oh, I'm just stunned! I don't even have the words to say how I feel. I know that Mango was much loved and lived a life that any dog would dream of. I know you worked through a lot of tough things with him, too. Dogs are just never with us long enough. We've had so many laughs with Mango over the years, I can't believe that he's gone. Please know that we are thinking of you right now! We are so sad to hear this news.
Bunny and Carrie
Oh, Nancy. I am just in shock and the tears are falling fast as I type this. I honestly can't imagine the world without Mango in it. He was one of Mayzie's first friends in Blogville and through this blog, he made so many of us smile and literally laugh out loud. He will never ever be forgotten by those who knew him...and yes, I truly felt like I knew him.
You gave him such a good life, MangoMomma, and I know your heart is shattered today. Please know that people all over the world are wrapping you in love and holding you close as you deal with this sad loss. I am just so, so sorry.
Run free, Relentlessly Huge.
Amber, Mayzie, Brudder Ranger, Smudge and Abby
We are so incredibly sorry to learn of the passing of Mango. We learned so much from Mango in our own early days of blogging. Heck, we learned a lot as we became more experienced (even our choice of music for videos and the short durations are directly from lessons we learned from you).
We wish you the most of comfort as you grieve for the Relentlessly Huge.
Our hearts are relentlessly heavy. Farewell dear friend. Thank you for everything. Mango Momma, thank you for sharing Mango with us here on the Internet. We love you.
We are so sorry for your loss Mango Momma. Mommy is here with tears in her eyes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mommy said a prayer for you in the Chapel where she works. We only started blogging a little over a year ago -- when we first saw (and fell in love with) your blog. Let me say -- this past year of blogging was one of the best times of my (and Mommys) life--getting to know Mango. We always could count on Mango to add a little humor in our world over the past year. We loved his sense of humor! Loved his ballerina dancing video. We loved his art and grace knocking down snowmen in the wintertime. And his Restlessly Huge heart. Here's to you Mango (as Mommy raised her water bottle). We are so glad we had a chance to know you big guy! Take care Mango Momma, Master, and Dexter!
Oh my dog... I am so super sorry to hear about the amazing Mango. He was the most relentlessly huge furiend ever and had the biggest heart in Blogville. His adventures always gave me a chuckle and my whole pack is blessed to have shared in Mango's world. All of our love to you and enormous mournful howls happening today.
Grr and a Totally Devastated Woof,
Sarge, Lori, Stan
OMG I am so sad to hear this - omg no, not Mango. He seemed like he would live forever. I carry you all in my heart today.....
Diane Taylor (Indy Bones's mom in Baltimore MD)
I am so sorry to hear this. We will be thinking of you and your family today and in the days to come.
Sad, sad wooooos, we are shocked and deeply saddened.... run free, dear Mango.
We are so sorry for your loss, but commend you for making a merciful and compassionate decision for Mango, that is a nasty and painful situation. (We we lost our Tori shortly after surgery for a perferated intestine.)
hugs to the Mango family...
Jack, Moo, & Pat
I am so shocked and saddened to read this post this morning. My heart goes out to you, the master and Dexter. We've enjoyed reading about Mango's adventures and we will miss seeing his handsome face on the blog. I hope you can find comfort in the wonderful memories you have a sweet Mango and the wonderful life you gave him. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Corbin & momma Jenn
We really hope Mango is happy at the bridge with all of our Blogville furends, and now there is no more pain. We didn't know Mango very well, but one of our own makes us so sad. Just remember he is wating for all his furends still here and his Peeps to join him. We cross our paws for this sad day.
Your Furends Mango
Susie & Sidebite
We are so so sorry.
Love & hugs
Ruby & Penny
MOM's eyes are filled with tears and my head is hung low with prayers of comfort to you.
Blessings,
Goose
This news has left a Relentlessly Huge hole in all of Blogville's heart. Mango's blog was one of the first I started reading and led me to meet so many other wonderful bloggers. My deepest sympathies to all of your family.
Cindy
Hello Mango Momma, I came across your blog when I was looking at a tweet from BigHoneyDog and was so filled with sadness at your loss and admiration for your bravery at making the right decision for your baby. We too have been down that road with so many of our furred four limbed family members and each one that has to make their special journey leaves a big hole in our hearts. Thank you for sharing this special though painful moment!
So sorry for your loss Dex, Mama and Master.
Goldie, Nana and PopPop Spalton
We are so furry sorry and heartbroken to learn of such a good furiend crossing the bridge. We just know he is having a great time and looking after us all now. Many prayers and good thoughts to the Mango family!
Woofs and Kisses!
The Fiesty Three
OMG - I am so very very sorry. I think my heart skipped a beat when I read this...... there are no words. Safe journey across the Bridge Mango. We know you are loved and will be so missed....
PS, we think w will miss Mango's love songs the most.
Oh, and his lipstick!
We love you and our hearts go out to Dexter too.
OMG, Nancy we are so shocked to hear of Mango's passing.
Murray loved reading about Mango so much and he still talks about MangoMinster all the time and proudly shows off Clive's MangoMinster trophy to friends.
We are truly heart-broken for you.
We'll be lighting a very special (and very big) candle in Mango's memory tonight.
Hugs to you all,
Fiona, Murray & Clive
Your world, the world of blogging, facebook - all have lost a HUGE presence. I can only imagine the immense pain your heart must be experiencing right now. I lost a heart dog at the age of three to acute pancreatitis. I thought my heart had been cut out with a butter knife.
Please know that tears are flowing for you, and for everyone who loved that big galoot of yours. Rest with the angels, dear Mango. You touched many hearts and will never be forgotten.
We heard from Stella and Rory about the news. I'm sorry to hear this. I've always heard of Mango the Magnificent and his escapades in bloggyville but I never thought of simply dropping by to say hi.
We hope our love and prayers are enough to overcome the grief of losing him. Your bloggy friends will always be here for you.
My Condolences,
Haopee
PS: God bless you for donating Mango's body to Tufts. What a beautiful way to memorialize him - by helping students learn to help the dogs of the future.
Dear Mango Momma Mr. Master and Dexter,
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of your adored one.
Mango has given us so many Relentlessly WONDERFUL memories and now he will give the students a opportunity to Learn a HUGE amount from him.
Run Free and FAST my beloved furend. Until we meet again.
Run Free Mr Mango.
You will be missed.
Cinnamon and Linda
Our hearts are heavy to hear of your loss and a huge loss to blogworld. Mango RIP buddy...
Oh, Mango Momma, I am sorry to hear about Mango's departure! I couldn't believe my eyes when I found Honey's post about it on Facebook. I have been a great admirer of Mango. He encouraged me when I was struggling, and he was happy for me when I achieved something. He even took me to a wonderful dream date which I will never forget. We will miss him a lot.
Our thoughts are with you, your husband, and Dexter.
R.I.P. Mango.
mango momma,
i am so sorry to hear of mango's sudden passing. to quote some others here, there really is a relentlessly huge hole in blogville right now. mango was quite a guy! sending lots of hugs your way.
booker man and asa's mama
Oh Mango Momma (and Master and Dexter). Our hearts are so heavy after learning of Mango's sudden passing. Mango was one of our first blogging friends and we'll miss him terribly.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Big hugs and giant Dane kisses from us in Singapore.
I am so, so sorry. :( I'm in tears reading this. Mango was one of my very first and best blog friends and he will be missed so much. Goodbye Mango. We love you!
Like so many others, we have no words at this news. Mango was one of our first blogging friends and there will be a relentlessly huge void in the blogging world without him.
Run free, Dude! We will miss you relentlessly!
Sam and Pippen
We feel so deeply for your loss. Hugs and comforting thoughts from Miss Poppy Seed and Nanina.
Sending some love your way
I was so shocked to see today that Mango had made his journey over the Rainbow Bridge. I cannot imagine your pain at this sudden loss, and my heart goes out to you and all of your friends who loved Mango. He truly was magnificent and will be missed.
We are so very saddened to hear of poor Mango's journey to the bridge. Our hearts are heavy... our prayers are with you and your family.
Shelle, Milo, Dixie and Newby,
http://simpaticodreams.blogspot.com/
i'm a long-time reader and i've never posted before. there are no words, so i am just sending hugs to you from alabama.
patty defee
misswoo1@aol.com
Wee are so sorry to hear about this terrible news.
Mango was such an inspiration for us, we loved his story and adventures. We will miss him terribly.
Hugs and love to you, Mr Master and Dexter.
Echo & Link's human
I am so so very sorry Mango Mamma. Completely heartbroken is a better description. The big dogs hold a special place in my heart as I recently shared with you. I will hug my dear sweet, slobbery mini-RH, Calhoun extra close tonight and say a little prayer for Mango and you and your family.
sharing in your grief,
Mamma Heartbeat
Oh my goodness, I know I havent been around posting in dog blog land but I do read posts every now and then and I was stunned this morning when I read about Mango. You guys were one of my first dog blog furiends and I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers duing this sad time.
Denise & Kasha the Dainty Great Dane
I'm just speechless. This came as such a shock to me. Mango has been a big part of Blogville to me, and I can't believe that he's gone. Our deepest condolences to you and Dex. He'll be so very missed.
Casey, Cinderella, and the Momma
So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Mango. You were an awesome pet parent and pet caregiver to him. His spirit will live forever in your heart.
Rest in peace big guy. Nancy, thanks for giving Mango a voice and a blog... we have so enjoyed his antics. This news just takes the fun out of Blogville as far as we're concerned. Love to you, Master and Pea.
Kathy and Tank
Once again, this is a huge loss-for you firstly, his family and for all of us who were touched by this gentle giant. Sending big hugs your way today.
Noreen
I was so sad to hear of the loss of Mango. He will be sadly missed by many. Hold on to your happy memories.
Rest in Peace big guy!
Our thoughts are with you.
Oh noes Mango Momma! We are so very sad to read this! We didn't visit alot, but we did chuckle sometimes at Mango's comments on other blogs, and we enjoyed his DWTS on Honey's blog.
We are so very sorry for your loss, and we are sending big purrs for all of you.
Meowm Rhonda, Junior, Orion and Sammy
Words escape me. I am just so so sorry for your loss and my heart is breaking for you. R.I.P. sweet Mango.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Nothing I can say will repair the pain you are feeling right now so I'll just say RIP dear Mango.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Run free Mango.
Sweet William The Scot
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mango was one of the dogs who introduced me to the blogging world, and he's always been one of my favorites, and a favorite of so many others. We will all miss him!
This was the most shocking news this morning and I just don't know what to say. We're so, so sorry about Mango. Blogville will never be the same without him, but I know he's still with us all in spirit and always will be. He will live on in all the hearts who loved him.
Run Free, Big Guy. And always watch out for your family.....even Dex!
We were so saddened to hear of Mango's passing. He was a Blogville institution and loved by all, although by no one as greatly or as deeply as by you. Our hearts are sore for your pain, and we send you lots of love.
hello mango momma and mango dada and dexter its dennis the vizsla dog hay i am verry verry sorry to heer that mango has crossd the rainbow bridj it seems like i hav nown him forever i wil always hav gud memreez of mango minster and all owr other adventchers together thank yoo for beeing a relentlessly huge frend mango and pee ess do not let trouble the kitty push yoo arownd over on the other side of the bridj becuz yoo no she wil try!!! ok bye
I am so sorry for your loss. Mango was a truly special dog and I've always enjoyed your humor and his stories. He was loved by those near and far and will be missed.
We came to paw our condolences, so very sorry. Soft husky woooos,
RA, Isis & Nanük
Wesa were most saddened to hear of Mr. Mango's passing. He was surely an icon and big furiend of blogville. Our paws surround you during this difficult time Dexter, mama, and daddy.
Thinking of you.
Much Luvums,
The Slimmer Puggums
George, Gracie, Toby, Lily, & Mimi
I did not see this coming!! I am so sorry.
I thought I could do this... I saw the news on FB, had a hearty sob with the fur-girls, but no... My heart is breaking too.
You, Mango, Dexter and Mangominster were critical to my mental health as we went through Sissy's eyeball crisis 20+ months ago. We'll all be a little lost without Mr. Large ruling doggy bloggy land, but that pales to the deep loss in your heart and home.
Four years ago, Mango was one of the first to welcome me to blogland and this outpouring of mail tells how much he was loved for his gentle and loving ways. His loss was such a shock to me and my family, we want to extend condolences to Mama Mango, Master and PeeWee (Pea). It will be almost impossible to fill up this Mango sized hole in your life and our hearts.
Hugs all around,
Stella, Jo and Zkhat
I am so terribly sorry to hear the news! Thank you, thank you for sharing Mango with us. I loved reading things from his perspective and loved the bond between you and Mango -- and "even" Pee Wee and Mango. What a very special puppy he will always be.
God bless and comfort you. The love that you have for each other will never leave you.
KZK and the boys
We are so saddened to hear this. The Mango Man was one of our dearest, most favorite of all the bloggers. We know we didn't visit as often as we should have but he was always in our hearts. More that once we have cried tears of mirth from reading of his adventures and now tears of sadness streak our faces. Run free Dear Mango. Know we always loved you.
XOXO
The Rocky Creek Clan
We are so sad to hear of Mango. We know that at one time we all must cross the Bridge, but it doesn't stop the hurt that we feel from losing another one of our original blogging friends. May he run free and guard the Bridge as only he can see that it needs done.
I am in complete shock! I have been reading your blog posts pretty faithfully but must have missed the fact that Mango had intestinal issues! I'm so sorry! This was certainly a shock to you, to Mango, and to the residents of Blogville. My condolences to you as you heal from this great loss.
First time visitor, I am so sorry...
So deeply sorry to hear of Mango's passing. Much love to all ... he is a beautiful boy who will surely be missed greatly. May he happily be romping over the Bridge.
Words cannot describe our sense of sadness and loss at the passing of Mango, a pioneer dog blogger and one of the first that we read. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family for the loss of this extraordinary and much loved dog.
Wimsey, Maria and Elizabeth
Now that I'm over some of the shock, I had to come back to this post.
Just this past Fri night, my peeps went to a Chinese restaurant for dinner and inside Mom's fortune cookie was a slip. One side was a fortune, the other side was the Chinese word for "Mango". She kept it and it was going to be this week's Snicker Saturday post for my furiend MRH. I think we will post it in his honor tomorrow. My pack always thinks of MRH when we see such things.
Love,
Sarge, Furiend
Mango mama ~ my heart is breaking for you right now. Having come to know the love and joy that can only come in mastiff size this is close to my heart. You are all in our prayers.
600lbs of love from Colorado.
Mr Nubbin's mom! W/Mr. Nubbin, JJ, Maddie Mae Mastiff, Opus Dopus and Osa the Wonder Foster Mastiff.
I'm visiting from Alasandra's blog. I am so sad to hear about Mango. Hugs to all of you.
Nancy, I can't tell shocked I was to hear this,, and how sorry I am about your loss. Mango was our dog too, we loved him and his adventures. We read you almost daily even though we don't always comment or post. He was a part of our day, seeing what he was up to, sharing in his ups and downs and all arounds. We will miss him greatly and light a candle to homnot our Relentlessly Huge friend. Deepest condolences. Daisy Roscoe Mouse and Annie
Oh, wow, Mango has been the greatest thing since we joined DWB years ago (it seems). I can't believe it is his time to go already, so unfair. We are sending love and many hugs from the beagle house and thinking of you today. Bye, bye, Mango. We truly loved you in your relentlessly huge handsomeness.
love & wags,
River & Stephanie
I can't even describe how sad I am at the loss of Mango. He was so special. We are sending our love to your family.
xxx
barbara, trixie, minnie and jeep
I'm so so sorry
Nola
It's been a long time since I've stopped by, and I am so sorry it is to offer my condolences.
Mango was a truly epic dog.
Love,
Marji, Mina, and Celeste
I am so sorry to read this. I will always remember how much warmth and laughter Mango brought to the world, even to those of us who never met him.
I am also thinking of you, Master, and Dexter and the Relentlessly Huge hole you must all have in your hearts.
My heart is breaking for you. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope Mango meets my Jack, who crossed over Rainbow Bridge 3 weeks ago. They would have a great time playing together.
I'm so sorry. Mango's adventures have been one of my regular reads. Prayers for you all.
Nancy, I am so sorry to learn that Mango has crossed the bridge. His passing was too sudden. We didn't expect this. We were shocked!
Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Be strong and take care.
Love,
V
We are weeping heavily in Casa de Noodles over your loss. We so loved "knowing" Mango, participating in his fun and adventures, and relishing his big way with everything. We will miss him lots.
Love and licks to all of Mango's family
Noodles
Elizabeth (one of Wimsey's humans here)-I never had the privilege of meeting Mango but even I have a Mango story. Several years ago I was very excited to learn that Mangos' sibling, Floyd, would be showing at Westminster. I went up to Floyd's handler and asked "is this Floyd?" The handler beamed at me, "Yes this is Floyd." "I know Mango" I said, "I read his blog!" "Mango, Mango Mango!!" the hanlder replied.!" Why does everyone keep coming up to me and talking about Mango!" We all know why.
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss!!!! It is so hard to lose one!!!! It brakes my heart!!
Run free Mango you are now light as a feather!!
Oh Mango Momma,
I am near absent on my blog these days, yet love popping in to check on your 2 boys. I am heartbroken for and with you. Sending you love and comfort from Oklahoma- thank you for the extraordinary care and attention you have given Mango throughout his life.
xo
Kelly and Pearl
We are all so so so sad for your loss. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
Nancy, Master and Pea, I'm in shock, I'm crying and we're sending big rottie hugs and kisses. Reading about Mango got me hooked on Blogville. His strong spirit and love for his momma always came through his posts. I'm so pleased that his last couple of posts showed him bouncing and talking in his sexy voice. His memory will live on inside all of us. I hope he's re-united with his beautiful Raja at the RB. Our deepest condolences.
Lisa, Bart and Ruby
Mango Momma and family
We join so many others across the world in mourning the loss, not only of a clearly loved and loveable pet, but a character who has entertained the dog blogging community so splendidly for so long. Thank you so much.
Dear Mango leaves a relentlessly huge hole, which only time and fond loving memories will fill.
Wishing you peace.
Gail and Bertie.
Oh no - we are devastated....Mango - the big guy...our hero. Our hearts are breaking for you - big big hugs
Dear Mango RH Family -
We are rendered speechless and sit here in shock and grief. Although we do not post often, Mango's tales were ones we always looked forward to reading. We simply adored him.
Thank you for sharing your gentle giant with the world. Blogville will never quite be the same.
You and your loved ones are in our hearts.
Much love,
Miss Fendi HoneyBuzz & Momma Maureen
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are hurting for your family.We pray your family.
Carol
The silvers and more
We are so sorry for your loss.
Beckett and That Mom
We were not honored to have known your sweet Mango but we have blogging friends who were. We learned of his crossing The Bridge at Asta's site. We wanted to let you know we are very sorry and we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs
Woof! Woof! Golden SAD. Sending Lots of Golden LOVE. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
We're very sorry. Mango was a huge part of the blogging community and he will be missed.
No no no... So very sorry for your loss!!! Oh Mango will be deeply missed... he had a wonderful life at the Mango estate, leaving the remaining three of you behind. My thoughts are with you...
RIP dearest Mango, you big wonderful boy
Monica in Denmark
Oh Momma, I have tears in my eyes and a heavy heart as I think of the sadness you must be feeling. And by all the comments on here, there are many of us who's lives Mango touched. Because of him I've laughed so many times over, can't pass by anything with mango in it without thinking of him, and have expanded my vocabulary because of his wonderful "Magnoisms". Bless you Mango, no more pain, lots of walkies, even runs now, and reunions with old friends and family. {{hugs}} to Momma, Master, The Pea and all who knew him. Ann TBL
With tears in my eyes, I can only think, how lucky we all were to have "known" Mango in some capacity, be it literally or online. What a wonderful relentlessly huge soul -- is it any wonder it needed such a large package? And what wonderful fun we had -- dancing at the Rainbow Room and in the The Nutcracker for the Boston Ballet, traveling on safari with MaxDog in deepest Africa, wearing a kilt in Scotland -- and of course, terrorizing the Beast. So as I wipe my eyes, I replace the tears with a smile, which grows into a grin and even a chuckle. What an amazing dog we were all so fortunate to know through your magical writing and images Nancy. Yes, your loss is beyond painful right now, an ache in your heart that won't fill anytime soon. Yet Mango hasn't entirely left us. He's a click of a mouse away - running his agility course, snoring and farting up a storm, smiling that relentlessly huge, sometimes drooly smile of his. Thank you so much for sharing him with each of us. And thank you so much for donating his body to Tufts. Your generosity will save literally thousands of dogs, generations of dogs. There's a saying that I have been repeating many times lately "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." And man oh man, did Mango ever "happen!"
Mango Man, oh yeah!
Oceans of love to you, Peewee and Master,
Jane and Petey
I am heartbroken for you, Mango Momma. I just read this sad, shocking news and I can't help but cry. I am so, so, sorry that Mango RH is gone, but I am grateful that he had a compassionate, wise Momma who knew it was time. He knew how much he was loved by you and the blogging community. Thank you for the your generous spirit, allowing Tufts to have Mango- that gift will save countless dogs. And thank you for sharing him with us too.
My thoughts and prayers are for you. I know Mango is hanging with my beloved Mortimer at the bridge, with no more pain.
Jen and the mostly black dog crew
Dear Mango Family,
I am shocked and heartbroken to read of Mango's passing. What a great loss. He had such an amazing presence throughout the pet blogging community. I always enjoyed reading his witty, fun comments on other blogs, and reading of Mango's latest adventures. He will truly be missed.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Mango was certainly a beautiful dog and Soul. Our heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this difficult time. *Hugs.
Peace,
Suka and KrisAnne
RIP Mango...
We wish Mango's family lots of strength in these difficult times...
Greets,
Karolien & Killian
Our little hearts are breaking at the loss our of our darling boy down the Pike and we are sending Dexter and Mango Mama and Master the most terrier Zen that we have to help them. We know that Mango is over the Bridge with all our darling pals and he is probably eating cheese bergers with Joey. Run free big boy we will dearly miss you Love Agatha and Archie and Pl2
My heart aches for you Nancy.
Thank you Mango, for all the giggles you gave me. Dory, Bilbo, Jacob and I will remember you always!
Beth (Dory's Mama)
I have no words. My heart is breaking, as yours is. Rest in peace, sweet Mango. Love to all of you.
So sad to hear the news, we are thinking of you.
Love and hugs Jan, George and Tess
Run Free Dear Mango
Mango Momma - so sorry to hear this news. I know your heart must be broken. If Mango could speak - he would tell you how great you were to him and how he had the best time with you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending cyber hugs from me and gentle licks from Blueberry.
Sending our purrs to you. So hard to lose them. Big dogs are the best!
xoxo
That Woman
I am so so sorry to hear about Mango's passing. Much love to you during this time of mourning.
Just popped over from Marjie's blog. So very sorry, my thoughts are with you and the family. I am sure Mango and Thor will have a great time together up there in doggy heaven.
Diane
Oh Mango Momma,
My heart cries for you. This is too sudden and tragic. I am very sorry for your loss. I know Mango was very much loved.
Having losing my Samantha so suddenly, I totally understand how you feel right now. Just know that Mango is now running free at the Rainbow Bridge with Samantha and their friends.
RIP Mango...
YD and June
mango momma - we are so sorry to hear of this news. we send you peace and love. run free dear mango.
edgar & his mum
thank you for sharing mango's life with us, we will all miss him.
we are only just back on line,so sorry to hear your sad news. We loved Mango and we feel your sadness across the pond .....run free sweet Mango, you touched a lot of lives, and made us laugh, and now you make us cry. xxxxx J and M xxxxx
Hi Mango Momma - we have no words to express how sorry we are to learn that Mango has crossed the rainbow bridge...
I guess there is a huge hole in your family now, but be happy, because he has been a priviledged doggie to spend his short life with you all.
He had all your love and I am sure he had the greatest life he could wish to have.
A big hug from Nicoletta and Lucille
Dear Mango Family,
We were so sorry to hear that the best estate manager in the world has left this one. He will be hugely missed by all.
Dewey Dewster, Asta Marie, Toby, Gram & Pap
Our deepest sympathies to you. We are at a loss for words. Blogville will never be the same and your mighty Mango will be remembered always.
Hugs & love,
Pam & Oskar
Farewell sweet Mango. Your huge personality and endless love was felt through all your momma's blog posts.
Run free, Mango, run free.
We are so very sorry to hear of Mango's passing. We know he's romping at the Rainbow Bridge with fur friends. When our furbabies go to the rainbow bridge they leave pawprints on our heart, we know Mango left a HUGE pawprint on your heart! Rest in Peace sweet Mango. You will always be remembered but never forgotten!
Woofs, purrs and prayers
Velcro, Ceilidh, Jack Sparrow, Blossom, Skye, foster Brandy and mom Penny
Oh, Mango. One of my first friends in Blogville and a force that brought us all together, time and time again. You will be missed, big guy. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
We're so sorry for your loss, Mango was an amazing dog.
We are very sorry to see he big beautiful face gone.
Our thoughts are with you during this trying time.
God speed
Julie and Violet Mae
Oh Mango Momma we are so sorry to hear about Mango. You and him were one of our first blogger friends. We forever told stories and made other people read Mango's posts.
We send lots of hugs and purrs and woofs from Blair, Erika and of course the crew.
OMC! We are shocked and saddened to read this. Mango was one great dog and we sure will miss him. Mango Momma, we send you comforting purrs and headbutts...and the mom sends hugs...to help ease your sadness.
RIP, Mango...
Wally, Ernie, Zoey and Mom Sue
Bye Mango. We are very happy to have known you. Mom helped us light a candle for you.
your pals, Morgan & Maisie
Dear Big Me's:
We sure did have a lot of fun together....
Did you know that I looked up to you. So handsome, so tall....
I ran around the yard tonight after dinner wondering if you could see me. I look up and got a calm feeling and then I saw a pretty twinkling star.
I will miss you Mango~
Run Free
Your Mini-Me's Always-
Anakin
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