My name is Muttley Sr, and after a long journey, I’ve finally found my forever home.
When I first came to AGA, I was a very tired 10-year-old boy who desperately needed help. I was severely underweight, covered in painful road rash, and had a growth on my shoulder that needed surgery. I don’t know exactly what happened to me before rescue, but I know that AGA stepped in and gave me the care I needed.
My foster family gave me something I had been missing for a long time: a soft bed, regular meals, gentle care, and lots of love. At first, I spent plenty of time resting and healing. But little by little, I started showing everyone who I really was. I loved my people, enjoyed my neighborhood walks, and discovered that mealtime was one of my very favorite parts of the day! With good food and medical care, I gained weight, grew stronger, and my fur came back where my road rash had once been.
For six months, my foster family patiently waited for the right forever home to find me. Then, one day, my forever family came along. They had loved senior goldens before and wanted to give another senior boy the chance to spend his golden years surrounded by love. They came to Atlanta to meet me, bringing their dog and cat along for introductions. It didn’t take long to realize I had found my people.
Muttley is now Murphy, and I’m living the country life I never could have imagined! I have retired parents, two senior golden brothers named Oliver and Riley, and a feline sister named Piper. We live on ten acres, where I get to take multiple walks every day and explore all the wonderful smells.
My mom says I still have plenty of energy — and sometimes she and Dad run out of steam before I do! I say there’s simply too much life left to enjoy. After everything I’ve been through, I’m finally safe, cherished, well-fed, and surrounded by love.
I waited six months for my forever family, and I think they were worth every minute. Happy tails, Murphy (formerly Muttley Sr)
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