luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

This is Murphy in the snow we had a couple of weeks ago. Today I had to send him across Rainbow Bridge. He would have been 15 on April 1. Over a year ago he was diagnosed with a collapsing trachea and this morning he was straining to breathe so an immediate trip to the vet to end his struggle was necessary. There have been many pets in my life and sending them on that voyage never gets any easier.

Murphy was about a year old when I adopted him from our local pound and after treatment for heart worms he showed that he was happy to be a dog. Though I told people he wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed he certainly understood the need for gentleness when I took him to the nursing home where my mother stayed. He was so happy to visit with the patients and listen to their stories about their pets. Even though he was a retriever he would only retrieve snowballs and loved searching for them even though they disappeared. Snow was so much fun!

He loved all our kitties whether they liked him or not and felt it his duty to help with their leftovers. Bacon flavored treats were the best but he would happily eat a few other flavors.

His most favorite thing in the whole world was his "spa day" when he went to the groomer for his bath and beautification. Murphy just loved showing off how pretty he was.

I miss you so much Murph. Be well and happy my sweet, sweet boy.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Deepest sympathy for the loss of a dear friend.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

That is such a tough decision to make, and I admire your courage and selflessness in letting Murphy go. He looks like a beautiful friend, inside and out. As you know, there are no words to ease this pain; time will slowly help. Take care of yourself.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Loosing a pet, I have been told, is second only to loosing a spouse.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Heart breaking. My sypothy to you & your family.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

That hurts. But you had 14 years of love.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

So sorry to hear.

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

So sad. Enjoy Murphy's memories.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

My condolences on the loss of Murphy, a loved family member. At least you have years of wonderful memories to give you pleasure.

Dennis

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

We are sorry for your loss. It is so hard to let them go. Sometimes it is necessary rather than let them suffer in pain.

Tdearing Loc: Rockport, TX

I'm so sorry for your loss and I can see that he had a wonderful life in your care.

nanaval Loc: Cornwall

So sorry for you loss....

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

I feel your pain
My Murphy is living with heart worms, he was around 7 years old when he adopted me last April, the Vet said it was a 50-50 the treatment would kill him, but I could put him on Heart Guard it would stop the worms from multiplying and maybe kill what he already has, This guy is a trip he is a fast learner but hard headed, his latest then is ,if I haven't fixed breakfast by 5:00 am he comes in the office and nudges me, I ask him what he wants and he goes to the kitchen and looks at the stove, he gets a fried egg every morning !!!
And I said in 2015 Buttons was my last dog

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

To luvmypets
Murphy had a wonderful and happy long life with you.
Thinking of you. Del.

JimmyTB

I'm sorry for your loss. Murphy was a beautiful boy and I'm sure you have many happy memories. It's so good that he also brought joy to others in his visits to the nursing home. And God bless you for giving him a good and happy life.