I said good bye to my sweet boy last night. He was improving so much that Murphy, Beau and I went to Petsmart and Petco this weekend. He was so happy. Flirting with everyone and leaning into anyone who'd pet him. Sunday he began to throw up. Monday morning he looked tired but tried to eat a little. I took him to the vet because I was not happy with the improvement I was seeing. He just wasn't acting right. When I was there I noticed his gums were extremely pale a a bit yellow. The vet confirmed he was destroying his red blood cells. The most likely culprit was cancer in the liver. The vet said he was in pain and that he could die at any moment so I let him go.

He died surrounded by Beau and me. Beau knew he was sick and rarely left his side. After Murphy passed Beau walked around him and sniffed him. He laid down next to Murphy put his head on his back and sighed. After a few minutes he got up and went to Murphy's leash and laid down on it.

We were a pet therapy team for nearly 12 years. He helped a lot of kids and loved every minute of it. He was such a lover of life. I will miss his curly face and silly spirit. If I had to sum up Murphy it would be that he danced like no one was watching and if they were he ask them to join him.

Godspeed my curly man!

Janet

Janet,

I'm so very sorry to hear about Curly Murphy. I remember your stories of Murphy helping so many children. What a wonderful and rich life he lead - as did you with him as your team captain.

My thoughts are with you and Beau in the coming days and weeks which no doubt will be filled with heartache, but hopefully fond memories of Curly Murphy will help you through them.

Godspeed Curly Murphy. You will be deeply missed by many.

Sandra, Faith & Gemma

Janet,

I was thinking about you and Curly Murphy a lot today, hoping you would post an update. I'm so sorry Janet.

I'm lighting a candle right now. Godspeed Curly Murphy. You sure helped a lot of kids while you were here on this earth. RIP sweet boy.


Vicki

Janet, I am so very sorry that your beloved Murphy had to get his angel wings yesterday. The longer they're in your life, the harder you fall in love with them. Sleep peacefully, Murphy, you will be truly missed.

Oh Janet, so sorry to see that Curly Murphy has gone to the bridge. Thinking of you and Beau,sending prayers and hugs your way. Curly Murphy sounds like he was a special boy.

Janet, I am so sorry that you had to say good bye to your sweet boy. Curly Murphy sounds like he was pure love and sweetness. Hugs to you and Beau.

I hope you don't mind me posting these wonderful photos of Curly Murphy that Bill posted on Murphy's12th birthday a year and a half ago.

Puppy Curly Murphy:


Curly Murphy reading with Ryan:


Debbie

I am so sorry to hear the news about Curly Murphy. We know he was met by all our other beloved fur-kids who have gone before him.

We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis L.
Ralphie & Hannah-the Corgis

Godspeed, Curly Murphy. You had a wonderful life and helped so many kids throughout the years. I guess your work was done. You will never be forgotten, sweet boy.

So sorry to hear this sad news. He was always one of my GRiC favorites.

Janet,
Curly Murphy was too special for words. A therapy dog extraordinare. I'm sorry for your loss and was touched by Beau's actions. I'm glad the two were together.
Sadly,
Rosalind

I'm so sorry. What a great dog!

So very sorry to hear about Curly Murphy's passing. The years fly by so quickly, the time we have them is never long enough. Rest easy, sweet boy. My deepest sympathies to you, Janet and Beau.

Curly Murphy left so many good readers behind. I always loved to hear stories about him. He had a good life with you, and many adventures, including the weekend pet stores, getting a final chance to meet an adoring public.

Fly with the angels, Curly Murphy!

PJ and family, golden and otherwise

Janet, I am so sorry to hear the news about your sweet, lovable and amazing Curly Murphy. We will light a candle in his honor. God Speed sweet boy.... He is in good company and we know Peggy Sue and Uncle Bill will take good care of him...

Tee and Daisy

Sorry to hear of your sudden loss.

Sad times.

Rick C
www.goldentales.ca

Janet, I just read this. I am so very sorry for your loss. "The curls get the girls!"... will never forget that sentence and seeing the pictures of your curly boy.

With you today in spirit.

Carol (and Zoe and Kirby)

I am so sorry Janet. It is so painful to lose them as too many of us know.

Just coming back after a long absence and catching up. So sorry for your loss.
Mark