Once Unwanted: “Ugly” Dog Abandoned in a Pet Dumping Ground Finally Secures a Forever Home
Murray the Weimaraner was found on a beach in Puerto Rico and was set to be put down
Murray has a condition called distempter, which can be fatal
When Murray the Weimaraner was found as a puppy on a beach, some feared he might be too ugly to find love.
Murray and his canine and human family, taken in Massachusetts
Murray and his siblings as puppies in Puerto Rico
Murray takes a nap covered by a blanket at his new home
Murray was due to be euthanised, however after a wag of his tail – the vet changed their mind and did what they could to treat him.
Due to the virus, Murray now has no teeth, causing his tongue to flop out of his mouth.
Murray, right, is now part of the family in the US
The pet has a condition known as distemper
Murray as a puppy after arriving in the US
He also has bone deformation that makes him look a little different.
The popular pet has proved different can be beautiful
Murray’s human sister, Mackenzie, set up an Instagram account for the unusual pup to raise awareness of the condition and the importance of adoption.
The dog has found love after moving to the US
Mackenzie 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.”