_a_boy_named_murph_

When I was trying to come up with an image, something that would capture the "essence" of this place, I had to look no further than to the brown eyes sitting on the sofa next to me... Murphy was driven half way across the country, less than twenty four hours before he was scheduled to be put down. Labeled a “three strike” offender, he was returned to the shelter by two families in less than two years, and had been deemed "un-suitable" for adoption. Through what now seems as a fated series of events “the Murph” found his way onto our sofa for what was originally going to be a weekend’s stay; seven years later he has come to define our weird little family. Not for the faint of heart, Murphy is always honest, ruthlessly loyal, quick to form an opinion, and mind-numbingly stubborn. He has a history of making “poor choices” and has trouble learning from his mistakes, but then again don’t we all? He comes from an unknown and less than loving past, yet he has developed a keen sense for reading people and always seems to know just what to do when someone in his "pack" is having a rough day. Above all this mutt never takes himself too seriously, and no matter what is unabashedly comfortable in his own skin. Not once since I have met the kid have I heard him complain about how fat he is, or how he doesn't feel like he "deserves" his next milk-bone. He just is, MURPHY! Loudly and proudly. Honestly I couldn't think of a better description of what I would like this place to be. So loosen your tie, and pop open a cold one because it could be a wild ride, this one is one is dedicated to ...a boy named Murph.