Toby Obituary

Albuquerque, NM — Toby, a dog of questionable lineage, died today at the age of 15 years, 4 months. Toby was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in June of 2003. He relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico in August of 2003, when Carol Mulryan went to Phoenix, AZ. and brought him, via Southwest Airlines, to Albuquerque. David Mulryan took over the supervision of Toby when Mrs. Mulryan passed away in June of 2010.

Toby had a varied career. He was expert at catching tennis balls, was popular and well known in the dog park, insisted on only eating people food, and knew the McDonalds menu by heart. He picked up and and carried rocks around, dug up flower beds, ripped up cardboard boxes. He was always ready to go somewhere, and frequently slept in front of the door, making sure that he was not forgotten when someone was leaving. He rode in the front passenger seat of a truck, without a seat belt, and NEVER complained about 2nd hand smoke. He took one last drive yesterday.

He was incarcerated in November of 2015, after biting someone, who deserved to be bitten. His time in the slammer seemed to have little lasting affect.

Toby retired to a chair a year ago. He was disapproving when his owner had to work constantly, and travel, but adapted.

He is survived by his owner, Dave Mulryan, and Mr. Mulryan’s niece, Meghan Mulryan, who he liked. He is also survived by his neighbor, Carolyn, who was his frequent and willing dog sitter.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, you register someone to vote, and vote yourself. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th.

All dogs go to heaven, said someone. Fingers crossed.