Welcome to Pet Talk and thank you for sharing Murphy's story with us. It has lifted my spirits tremendously (and they needed lifting). What a trooper Murphy is and what neat people you and your wife are.
I've always felt that we should have a section on this site called *Great Guardians* where those special few who are to be emulated and honored would receive recognition. You and your wife would certainly be one of the first for this designation.

I loved your list of you know your a dog person. Of course many of those apply to me. I am especially glad to see you are a "dog sleeps in the bed" dog person. There is among us a small, but vocal camp who do not adhere to this philosophy, so it always pleases me for our group to have another member.

Murphy's web site is wonderful. You have an excellent set of resources listed. There is one thing I wish you would have included...a picture of Murphy's people...you and Murphy's Mom and grandparents. After all this IS Murphy's site and I'm sure HE would want those pictures there! Don't you think?