Photo: Courtesy Guiding Eyes for the Blind
PEOPLE started following Murphy on his journey to guide dog greatness when he wasjust a few weeks oldand learning the basics.
Now a full-grown adult with months of extensive, specialized training behind him,Murphy graduatedon Aug. 18 from his program atGuiding Eyes for the Blind.
Graduating for Murphy didn’t just include a ceremony: the yellow Labrador also got to start doing the job he has been working toward, and move into his forever home.
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Even though they weren’t placed together that long ago, Drake and Murphy have already formed a deep bond and appreciation for one another.
“He is very funny and comical. It’s all about Murphy when he’s with his toys, but when he puts the harness on he is ‘Mr. Business.’ He is all about the business of keeping me safe,”Drake said of Murphy.
“I’m looking forward to life going back to normal. I do a lot of volunteer work and work at my church. I am a high-ranking belt in karate (two more belts until black, and I’ve even taught Murphy to bow!). I live a very busy life and a very giving life. I’m very active in my blind knitting group,”Drake shared. “We knit Afghans for the vets, hats for the homeless, and several other projects for local organizations.”
Sounds like Murphy has a pretty fun and important future ahead of him.
To learn more about the training Murphy went through to become a guide dog, and the other amazing work Guiding Eyes for the Blind does to assist the visually impaired, visit thenon-profit’s website.
source: people.com
