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.