PatricksMom Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Oh Murphy, When we went to meet you at your foster mom’s, you were so skinny. It turned out you had been living outside, uncared for, and unloved—nearly nine and no one other than your foster family had ever wanted you. I made it halfway around the yard before I told DH that you were my dog. We talked over your food, medical issues, signed the paperwork, put you in the car and brought you home. Boy were you home. I’ve never seen a dog that seemed so grateful, just to be inside and have a family and I was grateful to have a cuddle buddy who helped fill the gaping hole Patrick left in my heart. You discovered beds (although you preferred the carpet) and toys to destroy and tennis balls to catch and the farmer’s market M&G. When we went outside, you glued yourself to my side—I never risked it but I’m sure I could have walked you without your leash. You loved everyone you met—the ladies at the office, the people at the M&G, kids, old people, everyone. You even put up with your crazy brother Henry. The whole time we had you, you were sick. First finishing your hookworm treatment, then a UTI, and then finally your lymph nodes swelled. The vet thought it was an eye infection, and at first the antibiotics helped. But then the swelling came back, and you didn’t feel well. We took you to the oncologist, we couldn’t believe it when she said it was Lymphoma, that we probably only had a few months left. You were terrified of vets’ offices, you didn’t like the car and she was 1.5 hours away, so we made the decision to put you on steroids, take you home, and spoil you like mad. I promised you no more vets’ offices, and we kept that promise. It turns out, we had less than a month left. But it was a good month. A friend lent us his yard as much as we wanted, so we got to watch you run and catch tennis balls and lay down in the grass. We discovered the ice cream place made doggie sundays, we went to the farmers market and bought you toys that you destroyed in 5 minutes. And fed you chicken and chicken livers and endless treats. Mostly we loved you and loved you and loved you—a lifetime’s worth in a few months. Then the prednisone stopped working and the stronger steroid didn’t do anything. A few days later, you were in pain getting up and down and slowing down. We took you out for a cheeseburger for breakfast and to a pool party for lunch—you had a great time getting love from everyone and a little barbecue. In between we cuddled you until the vet came—not scary, not in a vet coat. Your passing wasn’t as peaceful as we would have liked, but you're not in pain anymore. All I can hope is that you forgot the past and remember being with us. Sweetie, we loved you so much, I only wish you had more time. Here’s my beautiful boy: Edited July 30, 2013 by PatricksMom Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornadosgirl Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Oh, I am so so sorry. Run free, Murphy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 So sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 It's clear you were very lucky to have each other, though I am sorry it was only for a short time. My sincere condolences. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I'm so sorry. I am glad you were able to do things on his bucket list. Run free sweetie. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Mostly we loved you and loved you and loved you—a lifetime’s worth in a few months. No truer statement. You gave him your all. I'm so sorry he couldn't stay longer with you. Godspeed, sweet boy. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I am so very sorry. Murphy was incredibly fortunate to be able spend his last few months with you and learn what retirement really is. I wish he could have enjoyed that experience for much much longer. Godspeed Murphy. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I am so sorry, too young to have left you. Our pups live in the now so he will not remember the pain. Godspeed Murphy and may the wind always be at your back sweet boy. you were much loved by your guardians and the folks at GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Very, very sad, but I am so pleased that he spent his final months being loved by you. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 He knew he was loved. He was a very handsome boy. Godspeed Murphy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Love conquers all, and he definitely knew all the love you gave him. Murphy was a beautiful boy.....I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Run free Murhpy, and take a moment to let your forever momma know that you are OK and that you will always hold the special love you shared in your heart. I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Godspeed sweet Murphy. You had the best years of your life in just a few short months. Edited July 29, 2013 by goofydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 You gave that handsome man the best time of his life. He knows I'm so sorry you didn't get to love and spoil him longer. Godspeed Murphy. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMs Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm so happy for Murphy's gain. You gave him something that his heart longed for... love. Run free, Sweet Murphy!! -Joel Quote * Gwen (07/2003-11/2009), * Maya (cancer , 06/2003-10/2013), *Ollie (cancer 07/2013 - 10/2018), *Azalea (cancer, 7/6/2015 - 5/20/2019), Ashe (cancer 04/2011 - 03/2020) *Aztec (sister of Inca, 12/1996-08/2011), *Inca (half-Siamese kitty ,12/1996 - 9/2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 A lifetime of love in a short time. How lucky he was to have had you. I'm so very 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 He was and always will be your boy. I am truly very sorry you both did not get more time together. Run free Murphy, run free sweetie... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Run free Murphy. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 So very sorry for the loss of your ever-so-handsome Murphy. Remember the good times.... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 So sad. No matter how long they stay, they never stay long enough. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. I am so very sorry for your loss. 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...
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