08/03/2026
We said goodbye to Murphy today, in the shade of our front yard—his favorite place to relax.
When we adopted him, the vet thought he was about 2 years old, making him nearly 16 when he passed—a good, long life! We got him right before our engagement, so he was with us through so many of life’s biggest moments.
Murphy was such a good dog that if the side gate was accidentally left open—or we forgot to let him inside—he would simply sit on the porch and wait. Our neighbors always looked out for him.
He shed like crazy, but it didn’t matter. He was still the very best dog, and there will never be another Murphy.