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Feb 5, 2022 23:12:29   #
jtm1943
 
The Hedge Hog community's finest moment - caring for one of their own. Bless you Dodie and Bless your Murphy. Peace. John

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Feb 5, 2022 23:34:53   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
jtm1943 wrote:
The Hedge Hog community's finest moment - caring for one of their own. Bless you Dodie and Bless your Murphy. Peace. John


Thank you so much John. There really are a lot of great people on this forum. I consider every one of them family and their kind words and support is helping me on my road to healing. I am truly blessed by them all.

Dodie

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Feb 6, 2022 00:25:06   #
bodiebill
 
luvmypets wrote:
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.
This is Murphy in the snow we had a couple of week... (show quote)


dogs are magic

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Feb 6, 2022 16:24:04   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
bodiebill wrote:
dogs are magic


Thank you Bodiebill. Murphy certainly brought magic to my life.

Dodie

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Feb 6, 2022 20:31:38   #
BadDog Loc: Manchester, CT
 
Great memories that will stay with to help you remember him.

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Feb 6, 2022 22:08:37   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
BadDog wrote:
Great memories that will stay with to help you remember him.


Thank you BadDog. Yes, there are a lot of great memories.

Dodie

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Feb 6, 2022 22:49:53   #
Buncomn
 
So sorry. I know what your going thru we had to put our beloved Emmy down on Saturday January 29th. Our heart is broken and our home seem so quiet without her.

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Feb 6, 2022 22:56:24   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
Buncomn wrote:
So sorry. I know what your going thru we had to put our beloved Emmy down on Saturday January 29th. Our heart is broken and our home seem so quiet without her.


Thank you so much. I am sorry for your loss. I still expect to see Murphy in certain places and check my watch to see if it's time to feed him or let him out. It will be an adjustment. Hugs to you from me.

Dodie

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Feb 7, 2022 16:10:44   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
luvmypets wrote:
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.
This is Murphy in the snow we had a couple of week... (show quote)


Deepest condolences! My wife and I have rescued pets and other animals since 1978-put too many to sleep although always when medically indicated.

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Feb 7, 2022 17:39:12   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
Sinewsworn wrote:
Deepest condolences! My wife and I have rescued pets and other animals since 1978-put too many to sleep although always when medically indicated.


Thank you Sinewsworn. When I talked to the vet over a year ago he said he couldn't do anything because surgery was too risky at his age and he explained it was a matter of time. I wish it could have been more but I am grateful for the time we had.

Dodie

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Feb 7, 2022 17:50:58   #
bodiebill
 
luvmypets wrote:
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.
This is Murphy in the snow we had a couple of week... (show quote)


My Golden was 18 when she took her journey to the Golden Bridge.
I still have dreams of her.
When you go through the worst of your loss try to sketch or paint his picture--you will be amazed of the therapy it provides. Your picture of him in the snow is a good beginning.
My son always has four rescue dogs on 7 acres with a special resting place for them to be together.
Yes, dogs are magic!
Will Rogers said "if there are no dogs in heaven, I don't want to be there"

BodieBill

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Feb 7, 2022 18:14:15   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
luvmypets wrote:
Thank you Sinewsworn. When I talked to the vet over a year ago he said he couldn't do anything because surgery was too risky at his age and he explained it was a matter of time. I wish it could have been more but I am grateful for the time we had.

Dodie



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Feb 7, 2022 21:17:25   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
bodiebill wrote:
My Golden was 18 when she took her journey to the Golden Bridge.
I still have dreams of her.
When you go through the worst of your loss try to sketch or paint his picture--you will be amazed of the therapy it provides. Your picture of him in the snow is a good beginning.
My son always has four rescue dogs on 7 acres with a special resting place for them to be together.
Yes, dogs are magic!
Will Rogers said "if there are no dogs in heaven, I don't want to be there"

BodieBill
My Golden was 18 when she took her journey to the ... (show quote)


18? That is wonderful!! Even though in some ways it's a long time, in other ways it's too short. I'm glad she is still with you in your dreams.

My mother was an artist and unfortunately for me that gene skipped me. My art looks like it was done by a 3 year old. That's why photography is my art outlet. I have photos of Murph that I can view and hopefully that will keep him close to me. I do thank you for the idea.

I bet your son's dogs know they are living the dream. Please give them hugs and kisses from me the next time you visit.

Will Rogers had it right. If my pets aren't there waiting for me, I don't want to go. They have gotten me through some tough times and I can't imagine and eternity without them.

Dodie

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Feb 8, 2022 14:26:24   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
I am sorry for your loss. You had many good years, remember them fondly

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Feb 8, 2022 22:40:02   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
topcat wrote:
I am sorry for your loss. You had many good years, remember them fondly


Thank you so much topcat!! I will.

Dodie

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