True miracle: Dog thrown from balcony gets new life thanks to vet
After months in foster care, Miracle’ survived a terrifying fall from a second-floor balcony and is about to embark on a new journey as a veteran’s service dog.
Last December, a video of a young German Shepherd being thrown from a Daytona Beach balcony went viral, and she’s returned with good news: she’s been adopted and will soon begin her new life as a service dog for a war veteran.
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Following the incident, a court determined that the dog’s previous owner, Allison Murphy, is unable to care for her and granted a rehoming petition. Murphy was charged with a felony and will be prohibited from owning animals for the next five years.
In December 2020, Volusia County police were called to a Daytona Beach hotel after reports of a woman standing on a second-floor balcony and threatening to jump. Murphy grabbed the dog and threw her over the balcony before the sheriffs arrived.
The dog miraculously recovered her balance and fled. Onlookers seized her and transported her to a nearby animal hospital for treatment. She escaped with minor injuries, earning her the moniker “Miracle.”
Since December, Miracle has been in the care of a foster family. She still has a lot of love and support to give as a young registered service dog, and Animal Services has found her a new home with a war veteran in need of an assistance animal.
Service dogs can help veterans with injuries and physical limitations by opening doors, controlling switches, fetching goods, and barking for help. They also offer emotional support and consolation to veterans who have PTSD or other mental health issues as a result of their service.
Animal Services Director Adam Leath congratulated all who contributed to Miracle’s happy ending in a statement issued by Volusia County, saying, “We’re delighted that working with our law enforcement partners, we were able to intervene and protect Miracle from any further damage.”
Animal Services and law enforcement agencies throughout the county are continuing to collaborate to provide assistance and resources to both our four-legged and two-legged pets.”
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