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The world has come together to say a final goodbye to one “very special” dog.

Mark Woods encouraged people on social media to join them on their last walk together at Porth Beach in Cornwall, Walnut’s favorite beach.

Hundreds of people showed up. Walnut the whippet, who was 18 years old, has now been put down because of his ill health.

Woods said the reaction from people around the world who had heard about Walnut has been “incredible.”

From Mark D Woods Facebook Page:

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 walks with their beloved pets at 9.30am all around the world. I also want to thank the wonderful people of Newquay for their support which I will never forget as long as I live.

I read out a poem that was sent to me by one of the many well wishers just before Walnut had his last sleep and would love you all to read this as well to remind ourselves just how lucky we are to be alive and to share in the wonderful world that our pets give us. God bless you all.

Here’s what others thought of this amazing event:

This was a terrific story, and a fitting end for a beloved family member who was cherished by his owner and the townspeople.

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