Why exactly are dogs so loyal to humans? This is one of the oldest and most common questions regarding dogs.
The simple answer would be that we domesticated them and a connection between the two species resulted. But it’s not always like that.
Dogs are pack animals and as such their social attitude and pack mentality is the reason why they are loyal to other dogs or humans.
That’s why it’s so disheartening to see that same loyalty go unrewarded. It’s sad when a happy, loyal dog is abandoned by the people he loves most.
A depressing spectacle
It was a very rainy day in South Carolina when a rescuer, Angela Simmons, went to rescue an abandoned dog in a rainy trailer park.
Neighbors I noticed the dog lying on the couch outsidehoping someone would come get him, but that didn’t happen, so they called Simmons.
When she got to the dog, she noticed that he was quite outgoing and not afraid of her. Her paws and nose were irritatedprobably because of the time spent waiting outside.
She took the dog to a shelter, called Auction for a Kawswhere they took the dog, now named Murphy, and helped him settle in.
One of the shelter staff said The Dodo: Once he entered foster care, he turned out to be the biggest love bug.
A new beginning for Murphy
Murphy’s spirit grew over time, and before you knew it, he started enjoying all the fun activities he loved.
He spent a lot of time walking, driving, rolling in bed, lying in the sun and getting some fresh air.
The staff loved him so much and everyone who met him was pleasantly surprised by his outgoing nature.
One of the workers said: He loves other dogs and is very intelligent. He is very eager to learn and has amazing manners.
After spending time enjoy fun activities and recovershelter staff decided it was time to put him up for adoption.
They also created a video on their Instagram page to show his story to everyone and potentially find him a new family.
In the video, the organization states: We are thrilled to offer Murphy for adoption! Murphy is a 45 pound pit mix located in Greenville, South Carolina. He is about 3 and a half years old, is clean, very affectionate, walks very well on a leash and loves everyone.
I’m pretty sure Murphy found a loving family by the time this article was written, but for anyone curious about him, you can contact the organization for more information.
