A Forever Home for Senior Dog Murray

12-year-old Murray first arrived in 2022 when he was surrendered to Rescue Village by a family in a medical crisis who could no longer care for him. The family tried to rehome him on their own but were unsuccessful, so Rescue Village lent a helping hand. Being so cute and loving, he was quickly adopted, but the solution to Murray’s forever home was going to prove elusive.

The first warning that Murray’s journey was not complete arrived a year and a half after his adoption when he was found running as a stray. After his stray hold was up at a county dog shelter, he was transferred back to Rescue Village, where his owner eventually found him.

In October, an abuse complaint was made by a state agency that is a mandatory reporter of animal abuse. A humane officer seized Murray from his home due to the illegal and inhumane living conditions Murray was forced to live in. Murray’s owner didn’t show up to court, so 15-year-old Murray once again became a Rescue Village dog.

The medical team examined him and found that he had extreme dental disease and would need 12 teeth removed as soon as possible. He was also treated for Lyme Disease. After his full recovery, this spunky, playful, and friendly 15-year-old was once again put up for adoption.

Murray had quite a bumpy road the past few years after losing two families in his golden years. But thanks to caring donors, Rescue Village was there to help. After nearly two months at Rescue Village, Murray was adopted by a caring family that will provide all the warmth and comfort he deserves in his senior years! Senior dogs like Murray sometimes need the extra medical care and extra time that Rescue Village provides to all its animals.