Since this is a cooking blog I don’t really talk about my life or family much besides what is on my about me page, but I wanted to share Murphy’s story here with all of you. Murphy was our baby, our orange and white, furry baby. Last year on July 3 we picked him up in Tennessee and brought him home to Florida with us.
{So sleepy after the car ride}
He was a crazy puppy. At times we though we were in over our head, but he was the best snuggler and had a lot of love to give. With a whole lot of training he became a very well behaved, friendly pup. We brought him with us anywhere dogs were allowed. He frequently ate out at restaurants with us. And had tons of dog park friends.
In April we noticed his third eye lid was coming up, took him to the vet and was put on medication for what we thought was an upper respiratory infection. The medicine did not help and he continued to get worse. After meeting with an ophthalmologist and running tests we found out he had orbital lymphoma. We decided to begin chemo the next day. Every Thursday I brought him in for treatments hoping for improvement, but he never improved. We exhausted our drug options and ended his chemo treatments May 24.
Saturday June 9 we said goodbye to him. We didn’t even get a full year with him, but he gave us a lifetime of love. We will always remember our first baby, Murphy.
I’m so sorry Lane. Thank you for sharing Murphy’s story with us!
Thanks Isabel, it was hard to say goodbye. I hope your family has many happy years with your new addition.
I am so sorry for your loss. One of my dogs passed away too early because of a heart condition. And now one of mine has cancer, sub-cutaneous lymphoma. It is terribly heartbreaking because the dogs are such incredible buckets of love and companions.
Aw Renee, your dog is in my prayers.
Awww, Lane, so sorry to hear this! We have also lost a few dogs to cancer.
CANCER SUCKS…so bad, but you love them with all your heart and they know it, and letting go when it’s necessary is an act of love in itself. My prayers are with you and your husband.
Thanks Jenn
Awww, Lane, I wish I was closer to give you a hug right now! I am so sorry. Our four legged children make impressions on our hearts as big as two legged ones do. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thanks Pam, he was our first baby.
I am so sorry for your loss. How fortunate for Murphy to be part of your family for his short life. Bless you.
Thanks Cheryl, we were the fortunate ones, he was such a great dog!
I’m sorry, Lane. I know it can’t be easy :\
Thanks Nichole
Awww, it is so hard losing a pet like that – especially when they are so young.
Thanks Conni, he was such a sweetheart.
I usually just lurk a bit here, but I’m so sorry to hear this. Such a sweet, pretty little guy, and sadly much too young.
Thank you Meryl, glad you posted I love connecting with fellow bloggers.
He was a great looking dog. I am sorry for your loss.
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