Murray is very different from other dogs. He got this unique look, and that’s what his family loves about him. But his life wasn’t always beautiful and comfortable. He spends some of his early life in the worst place possible. Let’s see his journey and how he survived during those hard times.
Murray was born in Puerto Rico and was abandoned on a beach called the Dead Dog Beach. This beach located on the southeastern coast of the island is famous for its reputation of being the dumping site for dogs and other animals. People who put the animals on this beach were leaving them to die on a virus.
Luckily, Murray survived and rescued. But because of the animal virus, he is now toothless, unable to keep his tongue in his mouth and has a disfigured head.
From that hideous place, Murray was rescued by the Sato Project and brought him to the United States to be adopted. According to a vet, Murray was already declared to receive euthanasia because of his condition, but the tables had turned when he started swaying his tail like a happy, friendly, and playful dog. With those actions, Murray was proved to be worthy of a chance to live.
From the second time around, Murray escaped death. Despite those imperfections, Murray still found his new and forever home. He was soon adopted by the Gallant family in Massachusetts who embraced his uniqueness.
Mackenzie said that Murray’s signature tongue out is adorable, as well as his somewhat crooked features. A closer look on his face will reveal that the dog’s ears are also not proportionally aligned on his head. Because of this uniqueness, Murray is more special and even cuter.
She also added that they made Murray an Instagram account where they could raise awareness to the dogs that are either left behind for their breed, their looks, or some other reasons. It is also a way of telling people about the distemper virus in Puerto Rico and the Sato Project.
Murray also became an example of a strong-willed dog who never gives up on life. This dog becomes an awareness for other dogs who are either left for their breed or even looks.
Source: Life with Dogs
