This adorable little chap is Walnut. His owner, Mark Woods of Cornwall, England, posted a public invite on Facebook for anyone who would like to join him and Walnut for his final walk on the beach on Saturday.
The post read:
“Walk with Walnut” Sadly I am having to have Walnut euthanised on Saturday 12th November and so we will be having a last walk together on his beloved Porth Beach at 9.30am. I would love it if dog lovers/owners and friends would join us for a celebration of Walnut on his favourite Porth Beach. He has had an incredible life and having reached the grand age of 18 is ready for his final sleep. Hope to see you on Saturday.”
By Saturday morning, there were nearly 8,000 comments expressing their support and love to the 18 year old whippet.
When Mark and Walnut arrived at the beach, hundreds of people and their dogs were waiting to join the two on their final walk.
Mark had said that him and Walnut have been through it all together, including several marriages and engagements. Like a true loyal friend, Walnut was there for him for the good and bad times. Walnut spent his last walk in the arms of the person who loved him the most, and was surrounded by a community who simply wanted to be there to support him.
After the walk, Mark took to Facebook to write the following messages:
“Walnut passed away this morning at 11.56am. The family and our three whippets, Monty, Nelson and Charlie were also in the room.”
“He went very quickly and in my arms. I am writing this post because I owe it to everyone who has supported myself, my family and most importantly Walnut.”
“Thank you to the hundreds of people that attended the walk this morning and to all those that had their own walks with their beloved pets at 9.30am all around the world.”
Rest in paradise, Walnut. After all, all dogs go to heaven.
