Monday, May 16, 2022

Always Vigilant

 Beautiful old Murphy. Last night he was dozing by the trailer while friends and I sat around the fire. Suddenly he got up, came to us, then stood fully alert staring off into the dark and growling. We saw nothing but when we threw a spotlight out there we saw it—coyote. 250 yards out. Saw it’s eyes, watched it run off. We had no idea but that old wonky dog knew and he put himself between us and it. What a magnificent animal. My friend.   



14 comments:

  1. That is a spectacular picture of a beautiful dog.

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  2. He's still on the job. Old, cranky, and creaky, but he's still going to protect you! Good for him!

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  3. Hey Murphy;

    Excellent Profile of him, still on watch.

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  4. Time to buy a thermal sight for night time predators.

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  5. Great Job, Murphy! Here's an article on another good dog that has done his human proud -
    https://dailytimewaster.blogspot.com/2022/05/mountain-lion-attack-in-trinity-county.html

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  6. Sorry for your loss, Murph. He went out on a high note. Good on him. Hang in there.

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  7. I have no words. My heartfelt condolences on your loss. Murph and Belle are now together again and will be waiting for you with Lagniappe at the Rainbow Bridge.

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  8. We lost our older German Shepherd earlier this year. It ripped the heart of out everbody in our family.

    I can only imagine the pain of losing two warriors in such close succession.

    Praying for you, dude.

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  9. Hey Murph;

    I just saw on Aarons blog that "Murphy" crossed over the Bridge, damm, condolences my friend, It is a hard thing to bear and my prayers are with you.

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  10. Dang it man. Hard days! Very sorry to hear about Murphy.

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  11. Long time reader here- Cannot imagine the grief you must feel having lost those two who were so close to you for so long, sir. I am sorry for your loss, and for what it's worth, I give my heartfelt condolences. Please continue to be Merida's Alpha; she will doubtless be looking to you for support for her world has just you in it . Prayers going up for all those of your house. May God bless you all.

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