Life on the streets had a happy ending when Murphy, still nursing on his homeless mother, was found and later adopted.
Amanda Clase adopted Murphy and had him certified as a therapy dog.
Murphy visits hospitals, retirement homes and universities to offer comfort and spread awareness for the breed.
Murphy carries forward the therapy dog legacy that began with Clase’s dogs, Samantha and Sydney, who were lost in 2010 because of health problems.
Murphy has been recognized for his therapy work by CharlieDog and Friends in the form of a plush dog named after him.
He was the first pit bill therapy dog made into plush by the company after learning about him from StubbyDog and Pit Bull Rescue Central.
The plush Murphy has a replica of his trademark socks that he wears to provide traction on freshly cleaned hospital floors.
