Dundalk Dog Rescue issues recovery update on 'precious boy' Murphy after suffering abuse

Dundalk Dog Rescue have issued an update on an adorable springer spaniel one week after his recovery from the Louth county pound.

Murphy, a young springer spaniel, was rescued by the Dundalk-based animal welfare group last Wednesday, having been found abandoned and barely able to walk.

Rushed to the vet by the rescue group shortly after, an old injury was found on Murphy's left front elbow and shoulder that the group said "was clearly never treated and has fused very badly".

Murphy's right back leg also bore an old injury that was never treated and had also badly fused, and the springer had lumps on his front paw and back.

"He is so clearly a case of sheer cruelty at the hands of humans," a spokesperson for Dundalk Dog Rescue said last week.

"The preliminary news we've received on Murphy has completely floored us, so we can't even imagine what Murphy must be feeling, not just today, but for a very long time".

Despite the sheer neglect and abuse Murphy had clearly endured for most of his life, Dundalk Dog Rescue said that he "has the most gentle of temperament and manners", adding that he absolutely loves people and "embraced all the attention our volunteers bestowed on him".

"We just all wanted to hug away his pain - show him that he is now safe, wanted and loved".

After finally being released from the vet on Saturday morning, Murphy spent the past few days recovering in foster with volunteer Blanche and her family.

The environment was reportedly exactly what Murphy needed, with the animal rescue group saying they were "so grateful" to have emergency foster homes like this.

"Murphy enjoyed the peace and quiet and the sense of security. He was the perfect house guest".

Murphy's wounds are still healing, and it will be another week before his stitches can be removed.

The gentle springer spaniel can still get about - albeit awkwardly - yet Dundalk Dog Rescue say he "never complains".

Yesterday was a big day for the dog, as Murphy packed up his little belongings and headed off to join his new foster family.

"This is why we do what we do - your support helps us continue to change the future for dogs like Murphy," Dundalk Dog Rescue said.

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