Unforgettable Redemption: ‘Ugly’ Abandoned Dog Finds Belonging and Love in a Forever Home, Defying Appearance Bias

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

Whilst in Puerto Rico, Murray and his siblings showed signs of distemper, a virus that is fatal to most dogs as it affects their respiratory and nervous symptoms.

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

The pooch is now happily living in Massachusetts with his human and canine family.

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.

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.