Murphy Goes To His New Home
There has been such an overwhelming response to the story about Murphy, the dog left beaten in a park, so I wanted to let everyone know he’s going to his new home today.
The 9-year-old Australian shepherd who suffered severe head injuries after being bashed in the head with a sledgehammer is expected to be released from the veterinary clinic once the paperwork is done and the home is set up for his care, said Stephen Pope, veterinarian and medical director of Pets Are People Too in Dunwoody.
His destination: the Dunwoody home of Robert Kennedy, who found the dog near death in Murphy Candler Park on Dec. 2. It was Kennedy’s 60th birthday.
“The vet checked him out and said he only had a 10 percent chance of survival and it might be humane to put him down,” Kennedy said. “But I thought, ” ‘Today is my birthday. I can’t do that on my birthday.’ “
To the vet’s amazement Murphy not only survived, he’s now well enough to go to his new home. In order to be released they had to get Murphy eating again. He started with baby food, and while he isn’t eating dog food he seems to have no issues with rotisserie chicken. I think Murphy is going to be in for a pretty good life from here on out.
Today Murphy will be going home with his new owner, Robert Kennedy, the hero who found and helped save his life. He’ll be living with two other canine family members, and Kennedy’s daughter.
Murphy also has gifts waiting. A representative from Bill Jac dog food has pledged a month’s worth of chow for Murphy. A manager at the Westin at the Concourse wants to give Murphy one of the hotel’s “heavenly dog beds.”
“I’m just overwhelmed by the generosity of people, and I’m going to make sure that generosity is justified,” he said.
I think Mr. Kennedy’s generosity is overwhelming, good luck to him and Murphy. We wish them the best.
Mr. Kennedy brings back my faith in humanity, what a wonderful end to a horrible story. Good luck to both of you.
i’ve been following this story for bout a week. I’m so happy Murphy is going to a new home. I know in my heart Mr. Kennedy will provide all the love baby Murphy needs. It’s been a miracle for that poor baby, the power of prayer has brought him back to life. And has ended this story on a good note. God Bless you Mr. Kennedy and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Big Hug to Fuzzy Murphy!!!!
How wonderful! Makes your heart feel good to read something positive once in a while. Congrats to Murphy on finding such a wonderful new dad, and Congrats to Mr. Kennedy for having such a beautiful heart & soul.
What a wonderful ending. I’m glad he’s back and up in fair health again. That is horrible – I’ve been following this story and I’m glad he didn’t have to be put down. I hope the one who did this was put in jail.
Mr Kennedy’s heart is in the right place, after all Murphy’s been through he deserves nothing but love and i’m sure he’ll get it.
Now i’d like to see the guy who did this to Murphy pay for his crime.
Best wishes to Mr. Kennedy and Murphy. It’s nice to know some people still have generous hearts and kindly spirits. I’m sure he’ll find that Murphy is a blessing in his life. Every dog I’ve rescued has given me more than I could ever give them.
This is a sad story with a beautiful ending. I am so proud of Mr Kennedy and I am sure he received the best birthday gift he has or will ever get. Murphy may be the winner as he will receive the home he so richly deserves. Good luck and I wish nothing but health and happiness for you both, but mostly Mr. Kennedy, we all say thank you for being so kind and caring.
I offer Mr Kennedy a big hug and thak you. You are deffinately Murphy’s Angel from God.
What a wonder filled story! I am going to pick up my little Australian Shepherd puppy on Friday…I wish them both a long, healthy and happy life together! Blessings to them…Anna
Mr. Kennedy,
You are a treasure. I pray that you and Murphy have many wonderful years together. We wish you the best of luck.
Kim
Wow what a great story for this time of the year!
What a beautiful happy ending when the news is so full of dreary, heartbreaking and infuriating bad news stories. I wish Mr Kennedy and Murphy a lifetime of love and companionship. Mr. Kennedy, you, sir, are truly an outstanding human being.
I sure wish Murphy joins Dogster so we can continue to follow his new life and meet his new fur siblings
OMD, a tragedy turned into such a heartwarming story! What a true Christmas miracle. Bless Mr. Kennedy and sweet Murphy too! I hope they spend many happy years together.
Hopefully this will be the start of many christmases for them together.
Awww, we just love a happy ending. Welcome to your new home Murphy!
what a true x-mas miracle!!!!! god bless you mr. kennedy & god bless you murphy!!!! i have no doubt you will find all the happiness and true love you so deserve!!!! i hope you will forget what terrible harm has been done to you and just let your heart be filled with love and know how much you are cared for now, murphy. you are safe, no more fear in your eyes, sweet boy, only love & happiness. nobody will ever hurt you again. have a very merry christmas mr. kennedy, murphy & the whole family!!!! take care & god bless you all!!! you showed me that there are still a few good people in this world who have hearts and truly love dogs.you sir, are murphys angel on earth and i finally can rest now knowing he is going home and will safe and happy and finally will know how it feels to be loved. i wish i could hug you both, but if you read my words maybe you can feel the love & respect i have for you through them. take care and i hope to read more on murphy’s new life. god bless and a wish for your lives to be filled with love & happiness always!!! MERRY X-MAS & a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! it truly will be a happy new year for murphy thanks to his angel on earth!!!
God Bless you Mr.Kennedy, you are an angel in disguise. Happy Holidays to you, your family and Murphy,
THATS AMAZING!!! I WAS KIND OF DEPRESS BUT TO READ THIS JUST CHEER ME UP!!! THANK YOU MR KENNEDY, WE ALL WILL PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU!!!!
thank you.thank you.thank you.
I’ve followed the story since day one… Robert Kennedy is a wonderful man, and Christmas will be truly Heaven on Earth for Murphy. I hope Murphy gets lots of toys and Robert gets lots of love as the days and years move on. There is always a reason for the paths we take, and Robert’s walk to Murphy Park was meant to be! Happy Holidays.
A shining star for Mr. Kennedy! We think he’s our super-hero, thank you for all you do. Also, we’re really happy Murphy is going to be ok and loved in his new forever home. Kudos Mr. Kennedy!
Monty and Family
PS- Happy New Year!