Who Needs Botox?

There are some dogs, like people, who simply don't show their age.  Murphy is one of them.  Certainly when her back hips hurt and she stands, slightly bowed, she seems older.  But she still has her moves.  She is like an aging pitcher when they get to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.  The stretch, wind-up, and throw all have good mechanics.  May not be 95 mph, but it still is over the plate and fast.  That's Murph.

Yes, there are signs of aging.  She isn't as fixated on her ball, something I thought she would never give up.  But she still has the desire to get outside, explore the world, make nice with other pups, and enjoy each day.  The insides of the fridge are her domain, the sound of butcher paper unwrapping her signal, and do you want to go for a ride still rouse her out of a deep sleep.

Nope, won't see a picture of Murphy on the cover of People wondering whether she had botox treatment.  More than likely Murphy will be on the cover of Vogue disclosing her secrets to staying young.

Murphy's day.