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I guess Murphy’s uncle got tired of everyone speculating about what kind of dog Murphy is and sent us this.
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To me, Murphy resembles an Australian Terrier.
My mom thinks he looks like a Norfolk Terrier.
Google thinks he looks like a Yorkie.
I guess we’ll find out in a couple of weeks if any of us guessed right.
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Poor little Murphy – as if life hadn’t handed him enough challenges – suffered such extreme malnutrition when he was trapped in the hoarders’ house that he now has heart damage. When I took him for his first vet visit and handed over the paperwork from the rescue, the vet asked where the rest of it was. What? This is what they gave me. The vet said that Murphy’s heart damage was pretty severe and that the rescue had to have known. She was upset that they withheld the information and let me adopt a sick dog without realizing it. I would have still adopted him, but at least I would have known more about what sort of future he might have and what his medical costs might be.
On top of heart disease, Murphy also has high blood pressure. (“How do they know he has high blood pressure?” you may ask. Turns out the answer is “itty bitty blood pressure cuff”.) He’s not on blood pressure medication, but I do have to make sure he doesn’t eat foods with salt. Sadly that means no pizza for Murphy. I can tell he’s had it in the past and really, really, really wants more, but I can’t let him have it. Instead he gets dried beets with his dinner which is supposed to help with blood pressure. I wish I could do even more for my little guy. It brings me so much joy to watch him smile and get the zoomies……but then he coughs.
The same company that makes Life Gold that I gave Geordie for his cancer also makes a supplement to help pets with heart issues. I started Murphy on that, but I can’t tell if it has made a difference. We don’t have a follow-up visit with the vet until late summer, so it will be a while before we get feedback
Please? Please may I have some pizza? I’ve been such a good boy.
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For more information on having a portrait of your beloved pet done, please visit the Pet Portrait page at my site, L Bowman Studios. There you will find suggestions on choosing source photos and guidelines for pricing.
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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….
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Am I too sweet?
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Cute, funny, stubborn....always the smartest one in the room. If you have a Scottie dog, you can't help but love them. Their shaggy black coats and bright sparkling eyes always bring a smile to your face.
This white cotton hankie has a handsome black Scottie dog painstakingly hand painted in one corner. Around the puppy's neck is a red ribbon tied in a festive bow. He - or she - is ready to accompany you on all your adventures, tucked neatly away in a pocket or purse.
Perfect for cold season, allergy season, or for the Scottie dog lover in your life, these hand painted hankies send wishes for good health to whoever use them.
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Aw come on. Just give me the biscuit already!
I originally taught this game to Geordie. When Toby came along, I was worried that Geordie would understand the game better and get to the treats before Toby had a chance. Not. Toby caught on very quickly, and by Day 3 he was not only finding his biscuit but he was getting Geordie’s as well.
Without another dog to teach Murphy, it took him a tiny bit longer to catch on, but now he is ready to play every day. He is getting so good that I’m struggling for challenging hiding places for his treats.
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If the weather where you are is still wintry, you might consider adding this hand knit Olive Green Tweed Wool Cardigan to your wardrobe. Cheaper than heating the whole house, this cardigan will keep you cozy warm in any season. From the freezing temperatures of winter to the too-chilly air conditioner of summer, this silky soft merino and tweed cardigan will keep you just right.
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Everyone is going to love me, aren’t they?
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Whether a new baby or a new puppy, this Teddy Bears and Hearts Patchwork Quilt would make a cozy way to welcome them into your family. This quilt, and other fine gifts, are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.
All the water I’ve tried to conserve went out the window with one broken appliance.
Sheesh, this flooded more than I expected.
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Come with Bitey and Toby to the Museum of the Imagination in Dream Our World where they view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun!
Dream Our World, and other fine gifts, are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.
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Wait till you see the “present” we left for you under the tree.
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I’ve decided that I am still going to tell poop jokes from heaven.
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Never in a million years did I think I could miss scooping poop, but I do.
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Come on a magical adventure with Bitey and Toby in Dream Our World as they visit the Museum of the Imagination. Inside they view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun.
Dream Our World and other fine gifts are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.
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There once was a male
Who had a little tail
Right in the middle of his forehead.
When he was good, it wagged very very hard
And when he was bad, it wagged harder.
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So, which end do I sniff?
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The Adventures of Bitey Dog 