Watch the dog who was abandoned on a beach
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Murray the Weimaraner was found on Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico with his three siblings.
Doctors found out that Murray and his siblings suffered from distemper – a contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory and nervous systems.
The Sato Project – a canine charity that saves abused and abandoned dogs on the beach – rescued Murray and transported him to the USA for adoption as he was the only one who survived. Sadly, his siblings couldn’t survive.
Doctors were about to put Murray down when he showed signs of life. He survived but due to the virus, he lost his teeth and has bone deformation.
Murray, who had a rough past and had to go through such difficult times, is now happy again as he has found a forever home.
Murray is now living in Massachusetts with his owner Mackenzie Gallant and her family.
Mackenzie told Barcroft TV: “The signature tongue out is just the cutest thing, and his crooked features, if you look at his face closely you notice his ears aren’t aligned right on his head. His quirks make him even cuter and more special.”
Mackenzie created an Instagram account for Murray where she raises awareness of the condition and encourages people to adopt dogs suffering from such conditions.
She said: “We made his Instagram when I left for college for friends and family to follow but over the past year he has gained a lot of followers and helped raise awareness of rescue dogs, The Sato Project, and distemper.”
Murray has now become an important member of the family and the owner says they can’t imagine their lives without him.
She said: “Murray is so special because of his personality, he is a survivor and has no idea anything is wrong with him and is always happy and wagging his tail.
He does and tries to do everything with his doggy siblings.”
“We can’t imagine our lives without Murray and are grateful to The Sato Project, and all that they do for the unwanted dogs in Puerto Rico.”