Dog Thrown From A Balcony Gets New Lease Of Life As Veteran’s Service Dog

After escaping a terrifying fall from a second-floor balcony and spending months in foster care, Miracle is set to go on a new journey as a service dog for a veteran.

The good news is that she has been adopted and will soon begin her new life as a support dog for a veteran of war. She has returned with this information. A video that showed a young German Shepherd being tossed over a Daytona Beach balcony went viral in December. A judge accepted a plea for rehoming after concluding that the dog’s prior owner, Allison Murphy, is unable to care for her as a result of the event. Murphy will be unable to possess pets for the ensuing five years as a result of his criminal conviction.

Volusia County police called a hotel in Daytona Beach in December 2020 for a lady who was reportedly threatening to leap from a second-floor balcony. Before the sheriffs came, Murphy grabbed the dog and hurled her over the balcony. The dog somehow managed to get up again and take off running. She was taken by bystanders, who then took her to a nearby animal hospital for care. She managed to flee with just minor injuries, receiving the nickname “Miracle.”

Miracle has been residing with a foster family since December. As a young trained service dog, she still has a lot of love and support to give, and Animal Services has matched her with a war veteran who needs an assistance animal. Service dogs may aid veterans with physical limitations and injuries with duties including opening doors, operating switches, fetching things, and barking for help. They also offer emotional support and comfort to veterans who suffer PTSD or other mental health problems as a result of their service.

In a statement issued by Volusia County, Animal Services Director Adam Leath praised everyone who had contributed to making Miracle’s tale happy and said, “We’re glad that working with our law enforcement colleagues, we were able to intervene and prevent Miracle from any further injury.” The county’s animal services and law enforcement organizations still work together to provide support and resources for both our two- and four-legged friends.