For those who have followed this blog over the years, you know that every year, on Murray's birthday, I do a little post in his honor. This year, Murray is 16 and still kickin'. And I thought, in honor of his 16 years of life, I would post 16 photos of my sweet boy.
To my sweet Mr. Murray... it's hard to believe we have had you in our lives for the past 10 years. When we rescued you from that horrible shelter, we were kids...poor, totally unprepared to take on the responsibility of another living creature, and completely unaware of what it would take to love you. Thank you for being your sweet, silly, constantly-shedding and completely needy little self. And for teaching me how to care for someone (all those surgeries!), how to love unconditionally (remember that time you ate the living room carpet?), and how to age with style. You truly are my first baby (and how gracefully you have accepted my second!) and I love you so, so much. Happy birthday my sweet boy.
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Andrea Roberts said:
What a sweet tribute to your adorable first baby. Happy Birthday, Murray!
(10.31.09 @ 09:50 AM)
Doug Boutwell said:
That made me cry a little...
(10.31.09 @ 09:51 AM)
Kelly Aguilar said:
me too.
(10.31.09 @ 09:53 AM)
Katie Neal Photo said:
You fully just made me cry. I even went and grabbed my puppy and just held her while I read. I'm such a sap.
(10.31.09 @ 10:23 AM)
Amy said:
Murray is adorable, and I love his tongue. He is surely aging with incredible grace and style. Happy b-day to Murray and many more!
(10.31.09 @ 10:31 AM)
Tira J said:
Happy Birthday Murray! Aren't pets the best? I think for a lot of us, they are our "first babies".
(10.31.09 @ 11:34 AM)
Amelia Thornton said:
awwww...Chenin...that was beautiful! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MURRAY!
(10.31.09 @ 11:34 AM)
Shelley Weber said:
Made me cry....so sweet!
(10.31.09 @ 11:40 AM)
Liz said:
What a beautiful tribute. He is such a cutie!! Pets and love for the birthday boy!
(10.31.09 @ 12:07 PM)
Robert Raszczynski said:
looks lovely. and happy birthday to Mr Murray :)
(10.31.09 @ 01:25 PM)
lauren c. - openField. said:
CUTE!! : ) such a fun post.
(10.31.09 @ 01:40 PM)
Carrie said:
I am crying my eyes out right now! Murray is the most amazing dog I have ever met (don't tell Dad!) - I miss him so much and can't wait to hug him again when I'm next home. You and Doug have been incredible parents to him for these past 10 years.
(10.31.09 @ 01:50 PM)
Jane Hasty said:
Happy Birthday!!!!
(10.31.09 @ 02:57 PM)
dmitry said:
happy birthday!
looks happy!
(10.31.09 @ 05:11 PM)
Michelle O said:
most.precious.dog.ever.
(10.31.09 @ 08:14 PM)
jen said:
That is the SWEETEST post I have read in a long time! There is nothing like your first 'love' of a pet - they teach you so much about love and about yourself. And I LOOOVE the collage - what a cutie! Happy Birthday Murray!
(11.01.09 @ 06:50 PM)
weddingchicks said:
happy birthday murray!! we LOVE you!
(11.02.09 @ 07:50 AM)
Chenin's Mom said:
I have to admit, this brought tears to my eyes as well. Cheers and Happy Birthday to Murray Wenis Kibblewitz!
(11.02.09 @ 08:12 AM)
lane dittoe said:
Hey Murray! happy b-day! i will take you out for some beers then we can go to the pet store and check out some hot poodles, later
(11.02.09 @ 09:18 AM)
connieMchung said:
that is so sweet. *sniff*sniff*
(11.02.09 @ 05:00 PM)
Melissa Murphy said:
Awwww, that is so sweet. I got all choked up. I had a dog for 18 years. I was literally 1 when my mom found him. How I miss him so even though we've had a few since then. I think it's great that you did this for Mr. Murray. Happy Birthday boy!!!
(11.02.09 @ 05:37 PM)
Tereza Jardim said:
Awwnn! What a sweet dog! And yeah, they trully teach us how to love unconditionally.
(11.02.09 @ 07:05 PM)
Kelly Marie said:
What a sweet post! It reminds me of the way I feel about my dog. Happy birthday to Murray!
(11.03.09 @ 01:11 AM)
Mindi Leatham said:
Happy Birthday, Murray!
(11.04.09 @ 07:13 PM)
Mirko said:
Congratulations from Germany. My dog died 10 months ago and I still missing him a lot. Enjoy the time together and keep shooting those cute photos of him.
(11.05.09 @ 05:08 AM)
candice brooke said:
Love you Murray... but you already know that!
(11.05.09 @ 05:02 PM)
Gloria Mesa said:
You are making me cry ; ) what a beautiful way of honoring your doggie..
(11.06.09 @ 12:13 PM)
Trude said:
Such a wonderful tribute! This is exactly how I feel about my pup. :) Great photos as always!
(11.13.09 @ 10:02 AM)
Astrid and Rene said:
Happy belated birthday, Mr. Murray. And a big huge THANK YOU to you Chenin, for adopting and saving a life! :) Shelter dogs ROCK!
(11.15.09 @ 06:19 PM)
Linda said:
Oh, Murray is so cute...thanks for sharing these pictures! You may me tear up! : )
(11.25.09 @ 09:26 AM)