Mercer

LIt’s time for him to hang up his harness and I can’t be selfish and push that back anymore”. An emotional goodbye to my @guidedogs Sammy. Just out on @BBCSounds - please do share. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

@HappyGuidedog @DesignedByBlind Very sorry to hear. I fondly remember the first time he came to the office and was amazed by the friendly dog that could operate buttons, identify restaurants by cuisine, and always hone in on the nearest pub.

@HappyGuidedog @DesignedByBlind Mercer was one of the best minds in tech, as well as one of the friendliest. Really sorry for your loss @DesignedByBlind…

Mercer was truly a wonderful dog. Faithfully serving @DesignedByBlind day in day out; expertly, patiently, obediently guiding him in London rush hours, through sunshine, rain, hail, sleet and snow. He even took the time to see me off to the other side of the world! RIP buddy x

I had the pleasure of befriending this wonderful dog while I was working at the EIU. He was smart, friendly, playful and just a joy having him around, whether it was in the office or playing at Greenwich Park. We don't deserve dogs.

He wasn't just a fantastic guide dog; he became a fabulous pet dog as well who loved to cuddle all the time. We miss him already.

When he wasn't a guide dog, he was a cheeky Labrador who loved dog beaches. He retired in 2020 during the lockdown. Good timing as he enjoyed being with both of us 24/7, changing between study and conservatory during the day.

With great sadness and a heavy heart, we have to inform you that Mercer passed away today. He was the most loyal guide dog who guided @designedbyblind for 9.5 years around the world - in Paris, Lisbon, Vienna, Berlin, New York, San Diego and many other places.

I’m 12 today. 🎉🥳🐶 Happy New Year!

@HappyGuidedog That photo reminded me of something, this. You haven't changed a bit!

Good night everyone!

Germany to ban unvaccinated people from large parts of public life, including many shops and events, Chancellor Angela Merkel says bbc.in/3luqY3f

Eingeschränkter Klinikbetrieb, verschärfte Besuchsregelungen, Anstieg der #COVID19-Patient:innen: Die #CharitéBerlin befindet sich bereits mitten in der vierten Pandemie-Welle. Daher ein wichtiger Appell: Lassen Sie sich impfen, denn #ImpfenSchuetzt. #zusammengegencorona

I got groomed at the Guidedogs’ office yesterday. My fur is so nice today that they call me Alpaca. 🦙

@utb_smith Totally agree. Watched a rerun of the 2012 olympics a few months ago. It saddened me remembering how I felt then compared to how I feel now. It was only then that I realised the magnitude of the change. We are now the pariah of Europe if not the world and trusted by no-one.

In Frankreich konnte in einer Studie von 22 Mio Menschen gezeigt werden, dass Impfung Covid Krankenhauseinweisungen und schwere Verläufe um 90% senkt. Die grösste Studie dieser Art bisher. theguardian.com/world/2021/oct…

@AlansTweets @GuideDogAva @Kika_GuideDog If @HappyGuidedog sees this he will end his retirement and starts working again.

Me when I try to convince @Christiane to go back to the green where I saw the bread slices on the floor.

There’s nothing better than a long Saturday afternoon nap.