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At first, I just thought this was a cute picture, but when I looked at it closer, I could see that Murphy was lost in thought. I know he remembers his first family. I feel so bad that he misses them. All I can do is surround him with love and make sure that he builds tons of happy memories from now on.
I remember….
The Adventures of Bitey Dog 
DEAREST LADY L HE IS BUILDING LOVE AND TRUST WITH YOU . DONT FEEL GUILT ! RIGHT NOW HE IS BEING AND STAYING BECAUSE OF THE LOVE YOU GIVE HIM. YES IT REMINDS HIM OF HIS FIRST LADY BUT TAKE IT AS A COMPLIMENT !! HE MAYBE COMPARES BUT IT IS BECAUSE LOVE IS LOVE !! YOU TO NEED TO BREATH EASY HE IS ACTUALLY SHOWING YOU HOW TO DO EXACTLY THAT !!! THE PUPIL BECOMES THE TEACHER ! ALL IS WELL !!
I just want this little guy to enjoy his life and not worry. ❤️😊
Aw.
I think he looks like he feels safe and comfortable.
Each day will bring him closer to you emotionally. You two are making good, precious, sweet memories together. 🙂 Just keep taking one day at a time. 🙂
Coops and I are very sorry to hear about Murphy’s tail. 😦
We send our love to you and Murphy! We care about you both! 🙂 Remember: you cannot change his past, but you are rewriting his future.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
Looking forward to many happy (and ornery) chapters! 😂
Of course he misses his first mum…he always will, that’s dogs for you….but he knows he is safe and loved now and he will come out of his shell in his own time.
I look forward to it, but I’m also enjoying the good boy he is now. I mean, when is someone lucky enough to have a good pup? 😆
How did you learn all that about his past? I must have missed a post. Anyway, that will help a lot as you two get better acquainted. He doesn’t know, yet, what a bed of roses he’s landed in! And you deserve a Good Dog!
A lot of this is guesswork based on either how Murphy behaves or things he’s shown me since he got here. The rescue told me he wasn’t housebroken, but after a few days it was obvious he had some training. I haven’t noticed mill behavior in him, so I’m guessing he wasn’t at the hoarder house for too long. And Murphy just adores little old ladies, so I’m guessing his first mom was an older lady. ❤️. As long as he’s happy now!
Awww…, poor puppy dog. How old is Murphy estimated to be?
You bring up indirectly a valid and realistic, albeit somewhat dark topic in this post, as well I’ve noticed it has arisen in other posts in the past: how exactly should our fur children go on if we aren’t there? The appropriate plans, funding and who to rely on to take up this mission. I’ve made very specific plans after my immediate passing and for the long-term future. Most people will respond in the affirmative if ask to take up this task of responsibility, love and commitment (no one wants to look like a flaky jerk), but the fact is when the rubber hits the road the majority of those people will bail out as fast as the blink of an eye. It’s a very serious topic and everyone with a beloved pet needs to consider what will become of our pups.
I do though think that Murphy will come around. How long was he living with the hoarder(s)? That had to have been just awful to suffer in a cage in an environment with filthy garbage people. I really want to have compassion for these people, but forgive me… today is not the day for that.
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No one is sure how old Murphy is. Originally the rescue thought he was older, but I think he was just in poor health. The vet’s guess is less than five, possibly three or four.
I have two dog lovers lined up to take care of Murphy should something happen. I hope to take care of him for the rest of his life so he doesn’t have another experience like he already did. 😢. We do our best to plan, but sometimes life happens anyway.
He is still finding himself in your house. You will quickly become his forever Mom
I hope he likes me as well as his first one. 😊
Your constant love will help Murphy recover from the horrible trauma of the horders. While he may miss his first family, you will become his best beloved.
I sure hope so! ❤️💕