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Murphy - extremely sweet little blind 8 year old boy

Murphy came from a puppymill

06/09/09 Murphy has been rushed to the puppy dogtor today. His right eye has a bulge spot in the middle , this is indicative of a prolapsing cornea. He already can not see , so this is more a pain and infection worry.

06/11/09 Vet has managed to save Murphy's eye, there was a puncture wound in it. We found he has a fractured jaw and had NASTY teeth which have been pulled out. He is such a happy boy , wagging his tail so fast that they call him Rattler down at the Vets office.

07/10/09 My husband called me to say he thought Murphy was dead.  I picked him up and he was not dead , just very very weak.  I rushed him in to the Vet , his tongue and gums were pale.  He was FULL of hook worms and whip worms. Even after having been wormed by us.  When the load is that bad it takes 2 or 3 rounds to get rid of them. And 2 weeks for the intestinal tract to heal from the hooks , hook worms hook into the intestines and suck blood.  His hemogloben was low and is why his tongue and gums were pale.

 

08/10/2009 We are being force to have Murphy's eye removed. Its grown oblong like he has bad glaucoma and he can't close it all the way so it dries out badly no matter how much medication I put in it.  He can't see , so this will relieve him of the pain of very dry eyes. The surgery is scheduled for Thursday morning.

08/14/2009 - Murphy is home from the Vet now

Blind dogs

I cannot see you Mommy, when you cuddle me so near.
And yet I know you love me, it's in the words I hear.
I cannot see you Daddy, when you hold me by your side
But still I know you love me when you tell me so with pride.
I cannot see to run and play out in the sun so bright
For here inside my tiny head it's always dark as night.
I cannot see the treats you give when I am extra good
But I can wag my tail in Thanks just like a good dog should.
"She cannot see. The dogs no good" is what some folks might say
"She can't be trained, she'll never learn She must be put away."
But not you, Mom and Daddy You know that it's alright
Because I love you just as much as any dog with sight.
You took me in, you gave me love and we will never part
Because I'm blind with just my eyes, I see you in my heart. ---
Sherrill Wardrip (Blind Dogs List member)--