It’s common knowledge that dogs are faithful friends to people. However, there is a heartwarming story that shows how canines also look out for one another. Marley, a German shepherd from Muscoy, California, was hit by a car and left stranded on the roadside, but Murphy, her closest friend, stayed by her side. They endured several hours of waiting while ignorant drivers sped past them. Eventually, a compassionate driver noticed them and reached out to Dream Fetchers: Project Rescue, who provided assistance.
As per the statement of Faith Easdale, a rescue team member of a non-profit organization, they stumbled upon a dog named Marley lying on the side of the road in agony. The team rushed to the spot and found Marley in a terrible state, panting heavily and in distress. The survival of the poor dog was uncertain at that point.
As Easdale and a companion helped the wounded dog into the car, Murphy stood guard. He made sure that the bigger dog in the back seat was secure before settling down behind Marley and laying his head on her belly. Although transporting the injured animal was a challenging task, Murphy stayed by her side throughout the entire ordeal, as per Easdale.
As the rescuers hurried off to the hospital, Murphy stayed beside Marley, offering solace and reassurance. Subsequent X-ray tests showed that Marley had suffered several bone fractures, but no one expected the surprising news that she was carrying a whopping eleven puppies during her pregnancy!
For quite some time, Murphy stuck around to keep Marley company until he felt that the mommy dog was out of harm’s way. Easdale pointed out that even though Murphy was welcome to pay Marley a visit at the hospital, his high spirits could be overwhelming for her since she still needed time to recover. Eventually, Easdale extended a helping hand to Murphy and helped him find a more permanent place to stay.
Marley, the brave mama dog, managed to give birth to eleven adorable puppies even with two of her legs in casts. Despite the challenging circumstances, she showed great strength and love by caring for her little ones with care and affection.
After two years of medical treatment and attention, Marley made a full recovery from her injuries. Her puppies have all grown up and have found their own loving homes. According to updates from her new family on Facebook, Marley is still as lovely and charming as the day they adopted her. She’s always running and playing, as if she never went through such a difficult ordeal.
