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Marley's Mutt Motel offers doggy daycare, dog boarding, house sitting, dog walking, drop in visits, and farm drop in visits. Meet Marley: I'm a fun loving pup.

All dogs boarding or coming for doggy daycare must be up to date on vaccinations and flea and tick preventative at the time of their stay. We offer a frequent daycare rewards program and military and first responders discounts! Feel free to contact Kacie via this page or at 573.760.2587 to inquire about services. My favorite thing is to play and I'm always happy go lucky. My mom adopted me as a st

ray at the South MS Humane Society in Gulfport when I was just a pup. Ever since, she has put me through multiple training sessions and eventually my plans are becoming a therapy dog for Veterans when I grow up, but mom says that'll be a few more years until I get all that puppy energy out. Squeaky toys and chew bones are life, next to tennis balls of course!!! I love all my friends, big or small and I have 3 kitty sisters and a little dog brother, Finley. I love meeting new people and also love to snuggle with my siblings. I know I'm big in size but that's because my mom says I have the biggest, kindest heart so God had to give me a body to match. I'm a Shepard/yellow lab mix and one of the bestest, sweetest big boys you'll ever meet, not to mention the most handsome!!! So set up a meet and greet and be ready for some fun!!!

15/07/2025

This one cuts deep.

Marley was such an outgoing, happy, full of energy puppy. He lived for everything and everyone. He was kind and caring, goofy but serious when it came to his fetch or his people. He was a protector and big brother, instilling his confidence and his mischief into his brother Finn. From boating to hanging out on a lazy Sunday, he was always ready to bring a smile to your face. He was truly a soul dog. He knew me better than anyone and I knew him. We were ingrained in each other, connected at a level beyond that of just human and dog. He was a learner, a guardian, a therapist, a best friend, a motivator, my biggest distraction, so smart, big and loud, yet soft and gentle; the most perfect and beautiful light.

I've been putting off making this post because the pain is deep. It's in everything, everywhere, and all consuming. The little reminders throughout the house, your toys, your fur, your supplements, your food, the places you stood, the morning rituals, the nighttime snuggle sessions, the sadness now in Finn's eyes; it's a drowning silence.

Heartbroken doesn't even begin to cover the loss I feel. A whole part of my soul has died and it was so unexpected as he was acting his normal, happy self most of the day. It happened all so suddenly, within minutes. I'll spare y'all the gut wrenching details but I don't believe he was in pain. My dear Marley had his second and final bleed, and passed Tuesday, July 1st in my arms.

That's the thing with hemangiosarcoma; time. It's never really yours, your hours, your minutes, right down to your damn seconds can be ripped from you despite everything.

I held him that morning like I always did. I held him through the thunder midday. We played fetch in the yard and he was happy, always happy. He was a curious pup, always wanting to do whatever I was doing. And God, he loved people, especially little ones. He was a protector, an old soul, caring deeply about his humans and his siblings. He was a teacher and discipliner to his brother and sisters and gosh, he taught us lessons. He was a light amongst the darkest storms and a fighter. He knew you, what you were feeling and somehow always made it better.

The loss of someone who spent almost the last 7 years of your life within feet of you and never judged you once, accepted all the good, bad, ugly with unconditional love, is overwhelming. He meant more to me than anyone or anything. I see you in everything buddy, every little thing.

"I'd steal the moon from the stars, just to get to where you are. But it seems these days, you're so damn far away.
And I know everything has changed."

Rest easy buddy. I know Maggie and Mabell are with you and you're all still here with us. We love you and are so grateful you were ours, Mar Mar. I'll see you at the bridge and will hold you in my heart the rest of my days. Our adventures aren't over. Love you, my big ol Marley Dog.

To everyone that has loved my Marley, know that the feeling was mutual. So many have followed his story and checked in over the past month and a day since his diagnosis. Just know, he lived and breathed for his human friends and his furry friends alike and y'all hold a special place in our hearts. He will always be our sunshine 🌞🌈🐕

22/06/2025

Let's talk hemangiosarcoma. It's a dreadful word. A nasty word. One that immediately facilitates panic, fear, constant worry, sadness, OCD behavior (checking the color of his gums about 400 times a day 😅), and hopelessness. From the moment you hear that your dog is diagnosed with that dreadful word, your life changes. Especially after the first bleed, which happened this past Sunday, June 15th at 10pm. Marley is doing great, like nothing even happened now, but more on that in the next post.

From researching everything hemangiosarcoma I can get my hands on to balancing that with the time you may or may not have left with your dog, your best friend, it's a whirlwind of emotions.

"Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a highly malignant and aggressive cancer that originates from blood vessel cells. It's a common and deadly cancer in older, large breed dogs, affecting the spleen or heart most often. HSA can develop slowly without obvious signs, but can also present as an emergency after a sudden collapse. Tumors can occur anywhere in the body, but often appear in areas with a rich blood supply, making them especially deadly. "

"Hemangiosarcoma typically affects middle-aged to older dogs; but it has also been reported in puppies only a few months old. Some breeds may be predisposed to hemangiosarcoma, including: German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Boxers, Pit Bulls, and dogs with thin hair coats: Whippets, Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Beagles, English Pointers, Dalmatians, and Basset Hounds."

"Clinical signs of hemangiosarcoma vary with the organs involved. A hallmark of hemangiosarcoma is the ability to bleed profusely, primarily because the tumors are made from blood cells and vessels. The tumors are invasive at the primary tissue site but also distantly aggressive, rapidly growing and spreading to other sites in the body.
The three most common sites are Splenic hemangiosarcoma, Cardiac hemangiosarcoma, and Cutaneous/subcutaneous hemangiosarcoma."

Since Marley's tumor was on his spleen, we'll focus on splenic hemangiosarcoma. Although symptoms can vary, the most common with a splenic mass are weakness, pale gums, lethargy, decreased appetite, and distended abdomen. None of which Marley had. We found his tumor by investigating his GI issues. We caught it early and hopefully that'll buy us more time in the long run.

It likely has a genetic link, as shown by the predisposed breeds. Currently 1 in 4 dogs will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lives. Although that statistic is high, there are some things you can do to reduce the risks. Exposure to some forms of chemicals, insecticides, toxins, and radiation have all been linked to hemangiosarcoma development. So is that beautiful w**d free grass worth it? Do you hate bugs so much that you're willing to risk toxin exposure to not only your pets but your family too? I HATE bugs, but I also try to use all natural herbs to combat them, especially now. Household cleaners too, have harsh chemicals that can get airborne when you use them. Rethink your products and opt for all natural alternatives, being mindful that some herbs used in natural cleaners are also toxic for dogs. Also look at your air fresheners, there are chemicals there too releasing airbourne toxins into your home. Explore alternative methods to keeping your home smelling fresh and clean without all the added bad stuff.

Water was a big one for me. Most of us just fill up their water bowls from the tap. Did you know that there are trace "acceptable" amounts of pharmaceuticals, minerals, pesticides, etc in tap water? Not only is it bad for you, but it's bad for your furry family members. The best alternative is distilled water or better yet invest in a reverse osmosis system for your house, free of all the bad stuff; truly clean, purified water.

While this diagnosis might have crushed our spirits, I must remain hopeful. Hopeful for Marley's sake and hopeful for my own. There are support groups out there and they have been amazing!!! From advice to grievance support to talking about little known forms of treatment everyone is doing. It's like having thousands of people researching every bit of information they can get their hands on tucked in your back pocket. I learned I'm not alone. I have thousands of people from all across the world ready and willing to help with any silly question or concern I have or just a willing ear to listen or cry to. They have been amazing in this healing journey and I couldn't be more grateful for them.

They taught me strength in the presence of evil because that is what hemangiosarcoma is. They taught me to focus on the moments and the treatment rather than the probable outcome. They give me hope and a willingness to keep pushing and advocating for Marley despite the dire diagnosis.

Here's to hemangiosarcoma, may we soon find a cure and crush this evil once and for all!!! And if you're willing and able, give to research dedicated to finding a cure because a cure for hemangiosarcoma can potentially be a cure for all cancers, even human ones.

https://wearethecure.org/shop/hsa-research-donation/

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14/06/2025

Marley has been doing great since his diagnosis of hemangiosarcoma (blood cancer). He LOVES his Dr. Harvey's Paradigm food. He gobbles it down along with his turkey tail (mushroom), bone broth, Proviable (pro and prebiotics), yunnan baiyao (blood clotting supplement), milk thistle, Wei Qi Booster (traditional Chinese medicine supplement to balance his Qi out, which has a ton of anti-cancer fighting stuff in it), and B12. He finished up his last does of prednisone and hopefully is done with that for the time being. He is starting on collagen peptides, bilberry extract, and Vit C this weekend and coming week.

We are introducing his supplements slowly and one at a time just to be on the safe side, but he takes them like a champ with his food. He eats smaller meals 4 times a day to help with his IBS and it seems to be really working. He hasn't thrown up and his bathroom breaks are top notch.

He is starting acupuncture next Friday and although he isn't sure what that is, he's excited about it. This boy has had crazy energy these last few weeks being on all these supplements. He's alert, perfect temperature, perfect gums, good spirits, his weight is maintaining, and he's definitely living his best life. We are scheduling some ozone therapy and will be treating him with Panacur (deworming medicine that has anti-cancer properties) soon. We are trying all the things. I'm looking into FidoCure testing as well. It's a genetic testing and Ai diagnosing for dogs with cancer to pinpoint the exact characteristics of their specific cancer and develops a treatment plan best suited to fight their cancer. I'm also looking into setting up an appointment with an oncologist, even though I'm not sure if want to go the chemo route.

If there is one thing I've could recommend for all dogs, it's bone broth, milk thistle and a mushroom blend that includes turkey tail. I've started his brother Finn on it and he loves it and seems to have more energy and s***k now too. And get your dogs off kibble, whether it high brand kibble or not, it's junk. Highly processed and so many additives.

He loved having his grandma down this past week while momma had to travel for work too. Keeping him healthy and his spirit up is my focus. It is a chore getting his meals together with all the added things but this guy is thriving. Hemangiosarcoma can change that at any moment but we are blessed he's been doing so good and live everyday as a gift from God.

We appreciate the prayers for good health and fighting this evil on his healing journey. Maybe one day there will be a cure, but until then we are going to fight like hell against it!!!

Special thank you goes out to Becky Jones Hammons and my mom for helping with Marley this week. This cancer has taught me it takes a village to fight it and they both stepped up to the challenge and I'm forever grateful for the love they have for my big ol boy!!!

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Please note: I'm not a animal nutritionist and don't have a degree in veterinary medicine (TCVM or DVM), I'm just sharing our journey, my research, and what seems to be working for Marley. Do your own research and always do what is best for you and your pup.

26/05/2025

Happy Memorial Day y'all!!! May we remember what this holiday truly means. May we always remain grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. One of my favorite quotes from this day...

"Each of the markers, each of the names engraved in stone teach us what it means to be loyal and faithful and proud and brave and righteous and true... as long as we are blessed with Patriots such as these, we shall forever remain one People, one Family, and one Nation under God." 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

23/05/2025

Marley is doing so good this morning now that his stomach and intestine biopsies came back and it appears to be IBD and not cancer. Thank you Jesus!!!! We are still waiting for the biopsy from the spleen so please keep the prayers coming y'all!!! 🙏🙏🙏

He is doing good, eating and going potty, and him drinking water has increased now too.

Thank every single one of y'all who have been praying, sending good vibes, and positive energy his way!!!! It's working and I'm so thankful for each and every one of you 💕💕💕

19/05/2025

This is a hard one. Friday was a rough day and now here we are, it's surgery day. Something every dog mom dreads and this is one of the scariest reasons to need one. Please lift up my Marley Dog in your prayers today and pray everything turns out okay. I'm giving it to you now God.

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22/04/2025

A little fun with ChatGpt Roasting.

This trio looks like they’re plotting something, and the black dog is clearly the ringleader with that "innocent but suspicious" head tilt. The golden retriever is the reluctant accomplice, and the white dog? Definitely the getaway driver, tongue out and ready for action. 🤔🤔

Sounds about right 🤷‍♀️😂🤣

19/04/2025

Hey guys, Marley here!!! I just turned 7 years old and let me tell you my mom made sure it was the bestest week of celebrations!!! I can't wait for this summer of fun to kick off with all my friends...woof!!! Here's to another year of being the bestest doggy around, just don't tell my brother Finn 😆😜🥳🥳🥳

25/12/2024

Marley and Finn want to wish everyone a Merry Barkmas as they take a nap from entertaining all their eight doggy cousins this year!!! May this new year bring joy, happiness, and good health. Merry Christmas from Marley's Mutt Motel 🎄🎅🐕

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Marley and his bestest little buddy!!!

11/11/2024

A land fought for and defended, where at least I know I'm free, and all those who sacrificed, something I'll never even begin to concieve. To thank a Veteran, is the least I could do, but to live those thanks, it's far more meaningful to.

"Veterans that's a life you can hang your hat on, it's a chin held high as the tears fall down, gut sucked in, a chest stuck out, like a small town flag a-flying, I'm proud to be an American"...owed in gratitude to you.

Happy Veteran's Day to all those who have served, we are eternally grateful!!!!

11/09/2024

We don't deserve dogs but eternally grateful God has blessed us with best friends.

As we reflect on the events of this unspeakable day, may we remember all the lives that were changed forever and live and love as God intended. Never forget.

"It was the dogs. The dogs are what got me.

A few years ago we visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum, and we saw a lot. Twisted steel girders. Baby-faced portraits of the deceased. Mutilated emergency vehicles.

But it was the dogs that wrecked me.

The dog exhibit is pretty small. Located in the far corner of the museum, with photographs of search and rescue dogs.

You see dogs nosing through rubble, wearing safety harnesses. You see them in their prime. They’re all deceased now. But they were spectacular.

There was Riley. Golden retriever. He was trained to find living people. But, he didn’t find any. Instead, he recovered the remains of firefighters. Riley kept searching for a live survivor, but found none. Riley’s morale tanked.

“I tried my best to tell Riley he was doing his job,” said his handler. “He had no way to know that when firefighters and police officers came over to hug him, and for a split second you can see them crack a smile—that Riley was succeeding at doing an altogether different job. He provided comfort. Or maybe he did know.”

There was Coby and Guiness. Black and yellow Labs. From California. Surfer dogs. They found dozens of human remains.

And Abigail. Golden Lab. Happy. Energetic. Committed. Big fan of bacon.

Sage. A border collie. Cheerful. Endless energy. Her first mission was searching the Pentagon wreckage after the attacks. She recovered the body of the terrorist who piloted American Airlines Flight 77.

Jenner. Black Lab. At age 9, he was one of the oldest dogs on the scene. Jenner’s handler, Ann Wichmann, remembers:

“It was 12 to 15 stories high of rubble and twisted steel. My first thought was, ‘I can't send Jenner into that…’ At one point, [Jenner] disappeared down a hole under the rubble and I was like, ‘Ugggggh!' Such a heart-stopping moment..."

Trakr. German Shepherd. Tireless worker. Worked until he couldn’t stand up anymore. Trakr found Genelle Guzman-McMillan, who was trapped for 27 hours among the debris. Genelle was as good as dead, until the cold nose poked through the mangled steel.

Apollo. German shepherd. An NYPD police dog. Coal-black muzzle. Liquid eyes. The first dog on the scene, only 15 minutes after the attacks. Apollo worked 18-hour days. Once, he was nearly killed in a fire during his search. But Apollo had been drenched in water and he was quick on his feet. No injuries.

Jake. Labrador. As a puppy, Jake was found on the side of the road in Dallas. Abandoned. Left for dead. Like trash. He had a dislocated hip and a broken leg. They made him a rescue dog.

Jake worked until his body threatened to collapse from exhaustion. After his shifts, local New York merchants saw his rescue-dog vest and treated him to free steak dinners in upscale Manhattan restaurants.

And, of course, there was Bretagne. Golden Retriever. Easygoing. Dutiful. Obsessed with food. Her owner and trainer, Denise Corliss, a firefighter from Harris County, Texas, brought Bretagne to Ground Zero while the rubble was still hot.

Bretagne went straight to work. She worked for 10 days solid. Ten agonizing days. Bretagne never quit. She napped onsite.

Denise recalls: “...There are images of Bretagne going to where she was directed to search, into the unknown, the chaotic environment. But even then, she knew who needed the comfort of a dog, and which firefighter needed to hold her close and stroke her fur.”

After 9/11, Bretagne also helped recovery efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and Ivan. She retired at age 9.

Old age finally overtook her, she had a hard time using stairs, so Denise installed an above-ground pool to keep Bretagne’s joints limber.

In retirement, Bretagne became a reading dog at a local elementary school. First graders, too shy to read aloud, would read to a white-faced, elderly retriever who looked them in the eyes and smiled.

Bretagne visited students with special needs. She visited students with autism. She visited everyone.

She suffered kidney failure at age 16. She was put to sleep on June 7, 2016, and became the last of the 9/11 rescue dogs to end her earthly career.

Bretagne hobbled into the Cypress, Texas, animal hospital, one sunny Monday, only to discover the sidewalks and hallways were lined with firefighters, first responders, and rescue workers who saluted her.

Her remains were later escorted from the hospital, draped in an American flag.

We do not deserve dogs." - Sean Dietrich

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