Miracle, the brave survivor of a fall from a balcony who spent several months in foster care, is now embarking on a new adventure as a service dog for a veteran.
Great news! The young German Shepherd that was thrown off a balcony in Daytona Beach has been adopted. She will soon embark on her new journey as a service dog for a war veteran. The video of the incident went viral in December, and as a result, the dog’s previous owner, Allison Murphy, was deemed unfit to take care of her. A judge granted a request to rehome the dog due to Murphy’s felony charge and prohibited him from owning pets for the next five years.
During the final month of 2020, a Hotel situated in Daytona Beach was informed by the Volusia County police about a woman who was supposedly threatening to jump from the second floor balcony.
In response to the situation, Murphy quickly grabbed hold of the dog and hurled her over the balcony before the arrival of the sheriffs. Though the dog managed to get back up on her feet and run away, she was eventually caught by observers who then sent her to a nearby animal clinic for medical attention. Despite sustaining only minor injuries, the brave pooch was given the nickname “Miracle”.
Miracle has been residing with a foster family since December. Despite her young age as a registered service dog, she possesses a great deal of love and support to offer. Animal Services has assigned Miracle to a war veteran who requires an aide animal. Service dogs can be of great use to veterans suffering from physical disabilities or injuries by offering them assistance with tasks such as opening doors, using switches, retrieving objects, and alerting others for help. Additionally, they can provide emotional support and comfort to those veterans who are dealing with PTSD or other mental health problems caused by their service.
Adam Leath, the Animal Services Director, expressed gratitude to all those who played a role in ensuring that Miracle’s story ended happily in a statement shared by Volusia County. He remarked that they were pleased to have been able to step in and prevent further harm to Miracle through their partnership with law enforcement. The county’s animal services and law enforcement departments are working together to provide aid and resources to both animals and humans alike.