Without a Doubt, The Best Friend I've Ever Had

Murdoch is still with us, his hind-end weakness has escalated and is affecting his quality of life. The condition is not painful to him. Thankfully he continues to receive pleasure from loving attention and food. For months, Dave and I have accepted it is hard to be Murdoch. Today was a signal that told us a time for doing the right thing is eminent.

1997

Murdoch at 2 years old

Our first Autumn together

Fall 1998

Murdoch was Kilo's first trainer

The month Murdoch turned 8, Sam was born. I loved Murdoch even more when he accepted infant Sam's need for me. Murdoch would park himself close-by whenever I nursed, always on duty.

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There is one more treatment that might buy us a week or two. The effectiveness would be evident within a day. We will try it tomorrow and if he doesn't respond to it, we will do right by him.