Entrant's First and Last Name
JoAnn Gimson

City and State
Lisbon maine

Tell voters something fun or interesting about the dog in the photo. Is this a SSLR dog? If so, how long has he or she been a part of your family? What’s the story behind the photo?
This is our Murphy. He IS a SSLR dog. He now lives in Maine. He may have come from the south, but he LOVES the snow!
We got Murphy to celebrate my son's 10th birthday. Since adopting is the only option and because I have known SSLR's founder since high school, the choice was obvious. On a cold, snowy early December morning, we drove to meet the transport truck...
Our lives have never been the same! Murphy guarantees laughter every day. He is a goofy dog! He has learned how to be part of a family. He has two cat housemates that enjoys playing with. He lives on 2.43 acres of land but insists on visiting the house next door repeatedly!
We love him dearly and can't imagine the quiet, empty days without him. ♡