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Beaten Dog Recovering
(WSB Radio) -- Murphy the dog is up and about. Joseph Waters, the man who beat the dog within an inch of his life and then left him in a public park, told a judge Thursday that the dog had been poisoned and he was attempting to put the collie-sized shepherd mix down.A DeKalb County judge ordered Waters held on $25,000 bond. Dr. Stephen Pope, the veterinarian who is treating Murphy--the dog whose real name is Austin--tells News/Talk 750 WSB that it is highly unlikely there is any poison in the dog's body. His injuries resulted from blunt trauma to his head.
Pope says "Austin" is nine years old and. The dog is having trouble keeping food down, but has been up and about -- even trotting a bit at the animal hospital. His recovery prospects are at 80-percent.
The man who found the dog has set up a trust fund for Murphy's care. Donors can deposit money at any Wachovia bank. The account is set up in the name of "Murphy the Dog," and the account number is 101 020 964 2669.
What others are saying
- Petiton for help MurphyPlease click on the link below and sign the petition for Murphy.
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http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/help-beaten-murphy - MurphyI'm not so sure about this cruelty to animals thing. I mean, just the other day a mean looking possum was giving me the eye and then he growled at me. Do you measure cruelty based on how cute the animal is? That possum was not cute. And how do I know it's innocent? That possum could have broken into my house and stole my Heisman Trophy!
- The sub-human life form that beat the dogI'll bet he votes "pro-life" Republican
- MurphyI hope that murphy pulls through this...I hope that the man that did this to him has a similar experience...everything except the part about being found....
- Murphy the precious dogThat type of cruelty to any animal is unjustified no matter what. He deserves to experience the same exact punishment as what he did to that precious dog. I pray Murphy has a speedy recovery. My prayers are with him.
- Murphy/AustinWe need stronger penalties for animal abuse. In the meantime, give me 5 minutes alone with this guy.
- Scary manThis man would likely beat his wife or girlfriend if given the chance.... People who hurt innocent animals deserve a special place in hell
- MURPHYSo he is putting the dog out of his misery by beating him in the head with a sledge hammer? This is a WEAK man!
- MurphyThe dog's owner wouldn't be in near the trouble if he had committed this ack to a human being.
- the dog/murphy/austinthis morn. headlines one woman arrested for taking cats and dogs in, and then this. no excuse, put him with nichols, oops, that would take a decade or more, how bout the cops take him to a public park, and hit him a few times with a ball bat in the head and leave and let him fend for himself on the dirt, mud and blood. God has a special place for folks like this
- What a monsterThe "owner" of this dog is not only an animal abuser, he is also a liar! What a piece of work. I wonder what else the poor dog has had to put up with!
- Animal AbusersAnimal abusers usually abuse humans. Someone should keep an eye on this guy. Better yet, put him UNDER the jail!
- Murphy sweet doghe is the scum of the earth i'd lie to see him in a dark place. break both arms and legs
- Sweet Dog MurpheyHow did that Low Life know the dog was poisoned unless he tried that first and it wasn't working quick enough to suit him so he beat the dog. He is Pond Scum!
- Murphy the DogEven if the dog was poisoned, you have to be a sick person to put your pet down by beating him. I hope he gets the max years possible. There is "no" excuse for what he's done.
- severe punishmentWaters doesn't deserve to live. He's not a human when he can treat a helpless animal like that. Needs to be locked up for life and get the same kind of treatment in prison. GA laws on animal cruelty are too lenient.
- MurphyI wish to hell I could get a hold of that SOB and every other sick individual that abuses animals! Hope when this sorry excuse for a person goes to trial, he gets a dog lover as his judge and he throws the book at him! Makes me sick to my stomach! Wish Murphy had a nice, soft dog bed to lie on and not just that cover it shows him lying on, maybe someone can remedy that and donate him one. God, hold Murphy close and bring him a special owner who will put the sunshine back in his broken soul.
- Murphy Is A Real TrooperIt is so sad that someone known as a "human being" could be so mean to a poor innocent dog that is probably a better dog than he is a person. This man needs to be punished severely! I would like to be his judge!!
- MurphyThey need to lock that guy up for good. What a lame excuse. Poor Murphy
- What goes around.....comes around....Mr. Waters needs to pay the ultimate price for what he did to an absolutely defenseless animal. Georgia is in need of much stricter animal cruelty laws, and abusers need to serve their full sentences, not just be let off with a slap on the hand and a fine.
- Eye for an eyeMaybe the punishment for this sub-human is multiple blows to the head with a sledge hammer?
- Poor Doggie!Someone should beat that man with a crow bar! Let him see how it feels, but make sure and poison him first.
- Austin The Wonder Dog!Sounds Like Good News! Glad to hear this 9 year year old wonder dog will be 'okay!' Its fried up when pets get older, the so called 'owner' doesnt want him/her anymore...and then takes his 'twisted anger' out on the poor animal!!! Kudos to Dr. Pope and his healing hands! Again for those who SAY DIFFERENTLY....an animal is life TOO just like a person and needs to be treated as such!!! Its more than just spay/neutering as some JUST THINK!!! Having four dogs myself and understanding the importance of the care of each one - Austin is one lucky dog who had a 'guardian angel' taken him for necessitated help-pronto! Bless him - btw! (Thank goodness - that gentlemen didnt turn a blind eye and took immediate action!)
Yes more of less a happy tail ending!
Ronno - Sweet Dog MurphyThis lame excuse is pathetic. What a sorry excuse for a human being. I wish someone would "poison" him.
- dogwonder how he would like the same treatment !!!!!!!
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