TinyMityMo Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Somewhat suddenly and unexpectedly, we've lost our Mr. Murphy. He was 12 and for the last 5 or so months had been getting accupuncture to help with a weakening back end and general stiffness. It helped lots and we got plenty of stuffy shaking out of him because of it. For about the last week (right after Thanksgiving) he was extra shakey, unwilling to do stairs and somewhat clumsy when he was up. I found some rimadyl from earlier this year and started him on it while he waited for his next accupuncture appointment. It seemed like it was helping a bit. But right after I got on a plane to go play in Dallas with friends he was down and couldn't get up. He was shaking and panting very hard. He lost bowel and bladder control and then was gone. Poor Sean was home alone to deal with it. According to his conversation with the vet she thinks, given the description, that maybe he had a hemangioma or some type of tumor on his heart that had burst. We decided not to autopsy so we won't really ever know. I was sad not to be here but in retrospect, glad that he only had one week where he was poorly and that we ended up not having to make that horrible decision. Enough about all of that - a little highlight of who he was. Mr. Murphy was a big lovable lunk. His favorite positions were leaning on someone for scritchies, or feet in the air roach style. His favorite activity was trash can diving and counter surfing He travelled to lots of greyhound events with us, modeling LongDog collars to all. This was at Grapehounds NY last summer. This was Dewey '10 where he got many fabulous pics by Steve. He's with his new sister Molly this was Louisville one year - demonstrating his favorite position he got to chase the bunny again at Wonderland And GiG one year - he and Bailey had a special relationship Another Grapehounds using my DS as a pillow He would sing loudly along when the boys played their variety of instruments My beautiful red and white boy He and Bailey were two halves of one soul and now they are together again Quote Maureen, Sean, Molly (Garnett Madonna) and Sully (Starz Top Style) Visit LongDog Leather Works for adjustable leather martingales, wrap around leather tag bags, breakaway tag necklaces and cool leather people gear. Check out our Etsy store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Mr. Murphy. Wonderful pictures of a well traveled and greatly loved companion. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss Maureen. I hope that Murphy is up there hanging with Faye Oops and Rascal who passed away on December 1. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Beautiful pics Mo! I am so sorry for all of your families loss.... Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. His photos are beautiful. What a handsome boy he was! Say not in grief, "he is no more," but live in thankfulness that he was. ~ Hebrew proverb Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 He really was someone special. I'm so sorry he had to leave. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooMcClanahan Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Looks like a lot of wonderful stories behind those beautiful eyes; loved the one of him rooing to the music. Rest well, Mr. Murphy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Those two were beautiful together. And they will be forever. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 So sorry Mo Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) Wonderful times, beautiful boy. I'm so sorry he had to leave now. Edited December 7, 2011 by greyhead Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Mo, that phone call ripped me I was so sad at the loss of Murph and especially the fact that you were away from home . However, I'm also so very happy that I was able to give you a hug in person. Sean is right tho, Mr Murph had many good times and so many great times that we should all remember those. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggersmom Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I'm so sorry Mo and Sean and boys. Mr. Murphy was one special hounds--always ready to lean harder than any dog I've met. I love the last picture and know those two have had great snuggle time already! Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Sorry for you loss of Murphy Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madredhare Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 What a special boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 So sorry for your loss. He really was a cute boy. Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) He was so lovely. I am so sorry he is gone. Together with his Bailey, as it should be, but too soon. Edited December 7, 2011 by MauCarden Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Ah, Mo, I'm so sorry. It will seem so strange not to see him holding court , always with you while you vend. What a special guy he was. Your pictures are great, and show what a full, wonderful life he had. I love the last 4 pics especially, and the one where he is "accompanying" your son is perfect in so many ways. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I'm so very sorry for the loss of your handsome boy. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Mo and Sean, I am so very sorry for our loss, there are no words Rn wih the angels Mr. Murphy and snuggle with Bailey, you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I am so sorry for your family's loss. He is beautiful. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Mo, my condolences to you and Sean and the boys. I remember meeting your special boy -- and he was special. That quintessential sweet sweet greyhound . I'm sorry he couldn't stay longer. Go cuddle your sister, Mr. Murphy, and tell all the bridge kids how much we miss them. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 My heart sunk when I saw Murphy's name I'm so very sorry he had to leave you, so unexpectedly. His little brother Bonks is sleeping at my feet right now but when he gets up in the morning I'll tell him about Mr Murphy and we'll have a Roo in his honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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