Murphy’s Boston Terrier Memorial


Losing a Boston Terrier is like losing a member of the family. The sorrow you feel is a natural process of grieving.

This space has been created as a safe place for Boston owners to share stories about their Boston and memorialize them since going to doggy heaven.

Murphy’s Boston Terrier Memorial
The Murphinator

Murphy’s Memorial

(12/11/2007 – 10/10/2020)

By: Bill & Karen

KLEINKURT, Murphy “The Murphinator” passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of October 10, 2020 at his home in Philadelphia. 

Born in Delaware on December 11, 2007, he was moved to Aston, Pa as an infant pup and adopted by the Kleinkurts in March 2008. 

He moved with his furever family to Philadelphia, PA where he spent nine months a year. The remaining three months were spent at the family’s vacation home in Cape May Courthouse, NJ. 

Murphy spent his life making others happy. He was a giving, affectionate, and smart Boston Terrier. He was full of energy and always made people laugh. He loved to have his photo taken and was even better in front of a video camera. 

He was a diagnosed insulin-dependent diabetic for 6 years and never gave a bit of trouble to anyone giving him shots. He was strong in routine and always knew everyone’s schedules. 

He greeted everyone at the door upon arrival and often walked with them to the door as they left. 

He was affectionately known by many names; 

  • Murphy McMurphster
  • Mr. Murphy
  • Stinky
  • Stinky McStinkster
  • Diabeto
  • Mr. Needles
  • Murph. 

Whatever the case, whatever the name, he always loved 100%. He loved car rides, lying in the sun, cuddling in bed, and going for walks. 

He was a big fan of Kong toys and had many throughout his life.  

He is survived by his brothers and best friends Dan and Chris and by his parents Bill and Karen. 

In lieu of flowers, please buy your pets new toys.

Rest In Peace Murphy


The Loss Of A Boston Terrier

Losing a Boston Terrier is like losing a member of the family. The sorrow you feel is a natural process of grieving.

This space has been created as a safe place for Boston owners to share stories about their Boston and memorialize them since going to doggy heaven.

Create your own memorial to celebrate the life of your Boston Terrier.

The resources for grief page includes three helpful videos as well as links to great articles outside of this website covering pet loss.

Donnie Gardner

Donnie Gardner is the owner of the Boston Terrier Society. He has been raising Bella the Boston since 2010. He resides in Kansas with his wife, daughter, and Bella. His favorite activities are hanging out with family, traveling, running (but has bad knees), and reading non-fiction books.

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