Oh! My heart is so, so ouchie. I lost a wonderful, special friend today – one of my oldest blog friends – a very special doggie who will leave a HUGE hole behind him in Blogland – and in all our hearts.
Mango was a Relentlessly Huge Mastiff who lived on a big estate in a faraway place called Massachusettes but although he was on the other side of the world from me, we shared many laughs and stories as “giant doggies” together. He was my match in Great Drooliness, my partner in Great Dancing and my inspiration in Great Wisdom. He was a Great Friend.
He was a doggie that we all looked up to – with a great heart that matched his great body. For all of us who had our lives touched by Mango, it was an honour and we will always remember the way he brought a smile to our faces (or more often, a laugh to our bellies!) every time we visited his blog.
I will never forget him – and I will carry him in my heart, always.
Please take a moment to visit his blog – and leave some slobbers for his family, especially the wonderful Mango Momma who had to do the bravest, kindest and hardest thing of all and help Mango fight his Last Great Battle.
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this — the last battle — can’t be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don’t let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they’ll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don’t grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We’ve been so close — we two — these years,
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.~ Author Unknown
I was so sad to hear about Mango. I know how his owner’s heart is breaking. Remember the good times that you had with each other….they will bring you comfort in your time of sadness.
Rest in peace Mango!
From Holly & Sam
oh my gosh…when I saw your post on FB I didn’t immediately realize it was Mango, and then I saw Southernmost Moose’s post and it hit me.
I am always shocked at how emotional I get when a dog from blogland passes. Even though I’d never met Mango, I feel like he was one of my own through reading his blog and hearing about his adventures. Honeydog, you’re no different.
I have tears running down my cheeks, this is a relentlessly huge loss that will leave a relentlessly huge hole.
RIP Mango
Murphydog’s Mom
Hi Honry -- Indy Bones here. I am so sorry I have not been commenting on your blog lately -- my mom has been so very sad lately. And now…..oh no….not this. I saw my human Diane cry big tears of sadness when she read this. I think we all knew just by the “relentlessly huge” title…..it is just so sad. Mango -- run free sweet bog -- you will be missed by so many of us. Honey, thank Hsin-Yi for putting this news on your blog today.
I carry you in my heart, Mango……
xxxooo -- Indy Bones and Diane
Oh no!!!!!! I didn’t know he was so unwell. I regret that I didn’t visit his blog more often. He has been a great friend I admire a lot!! I will go to his blog and send our thoughts to his family!
OH NO not Mango! This is heartbreaking to read! Mango always felt like the center of the dog blog world. The blogging community will miss his humour and larger than life personality.
Sending love to you and Mango’s family!
We are so saddened by Mango’s passing. We read the news about him passing about an hour ago and Mommy can’t stop crying. He will be missed. We are so fortunate to have got to know him thru the blog! His Relentlessly Huge heart will be missed. Run free, Mango! Run free!
Farewell Mango. You will be missed.
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Terribly sad:(
There will be lots of drool in heaven today.
I hope that poem comforts Mango Momma during this difficult time. I don’t think I have ever read that poem and having just put our Nina down last week it was a comfort to me just now. Mango will live on in blogville and be missed by all.
Cindy
It’s so sad to say goodbye to a good friend. Especially such a beautiful and loving friend as Mango.
RIP Mango! Our thoughts go out to everyone who is left behind with a painful empty spot in their hearts right now…
Lots of love,
Karolien & Killian
Oh, Honey, I still can’t believe it’s real. I don’t know what we’re gonna do without our Relentlessly Huge furend. He will be so missed. This was a Most Lovely tribute.
Gentle wiggles and wags,
Mayzie
We just came from Mango’s blog… What a sad, sad day…
The poem is wonderful, it made our human cry again…
Woos of love.
Echo & Link
Such sad news and such a huge loss. Our thoughts are with MangoMomma, Dexter and thier family.
So sorry to read this sad news! My thoughts are with his family.
Wanted to leave a reply on his blog but I don’t have the matching identity for doing this. (No google account or OpenId) but the thought counts…
that is a beautiful tribute to MangoMan. He truly will be missed. As we pawed on our post, he is a blogging icon. So sad, sudden. Soft woos and gentle hugs to Mango Momma, Dexter, and the family.
Woos -- Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
So very sad… And sudden… Will miss him so much…
Monica
What a beautiful tribute, Honey! Mango is going to be missed for a very long time.
Love ya lots,
Mitch and Molly
Hsin-Yi and Honey, I remember when you first told us about Mango and what a wonderful blog he had. He was an inspiration to all, gave us so many laughs and we could not help but fall in love with him. Nancy gave us the honour of sharing Mango’s life. We felt part of it. It’s like losing one of our own. We loved the poem. A beautiful tribute to our beautiful Uncle Mango. RIP big fella. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
Hi Honey,
yes, truly unbelieavable …
He will always be remembered -- no matter where he is now.
We will miss him so much…
Ciao Lucille
I am sorry to hear you lost a friend. The poem was heart wrentching…
A wonderful poem, Honey. Thank you.
-Bart and Ruby
That is so sad!
So sorry to hear about Mango!! My heart goes out to Mango Mama and all his friends….
This is heartbreaking… Like one poster said, I too felt that Mango was the center of the dog blog world. He will leave such a huge hole in the hearts of all. Poor Mango Momma.. She’s so brave. I couldn’t imagine.
With great heart ouchies,
Andi and the Pyre
That is quite a hard news! I haven’t read any of Mango’s blogs, but now after reading a few of it I come to understand why he is so popular and such an amazing dog. RIP big fella….
I think all of us all over the world who follow Honey’s Blog feel like they knew Mango personally even though we never met him. Hearts are heavy and tears are flowing for this lovely fellow.
To all of the special ones who have touched our lives, eloquently stated, live on with relentlessly huge memories. So sad.
Oh what a beautiful poem!
RIP dear Mango the Mastiff…
My human starting crying and scratching my ears…she doesnt want to think about the day I must leave…
Oh dear. I read the poem and now I can hardly type. Mango was happy to see me when I went into the room where his final journey was to take place. I could see the suffering in his eyes and knew it was the best decision for him even though it was so hard for me having just played and romped with him less than 32 hours earlier.
It was swift and sudden which is really all one can ask for as a dog owner. He was happy and healthy, then he was ill and facing a battle he could not win.
Mango is the fourth dog I have had to help over the bridge and every time I have been there with them. I stroked his head and told him I loved him and he laid his head down and he was gone. My heart is breaking.
Mango Momma
I never read Mango’s blog before now but even so this is very sad to me, I always hate to hear about Animals dying
I hope hes having fun across the rainbow bridge.
I’m so so so so sorry! Beautiful Mango, great big guffy boy!! I loved him!! I remember his dance videos and all of those great photos and action (
) videos … Dear Mango, farewell, you left a big space in your human’s heart, but I’m sure you’ll wait for them in a better place …. So sad ….. 
RIP Mango …
Lovely tribute. He will be missed very, very much.
Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar
So sorry to hear about Mango xx
What a lovely poem, I had tears streaming down my face.
All the best.
Licks and woofs, Abby and Jack
I still can’t believe he’s gone.