
Murphy
Breed: Golden Retriever
Barking from: Auckland
What's up dog?
Murphy joined his teacher's class in October 2023 at 10 months old and quickly became an adored helper. He instinctively knows when someone needs a boop, slurp, or belly rub, bringing joy and comfort to his 28 classmates and the entire school. Murphy cheers up the kids, sings happily, helps clean up after lunch, and enjoys his role as a friend to everyone. Despite becoming a local celebrity, he remains humble, focusing on spreading happiness wherever he goes. His favourite treat is an apple core, often slipped to him during staff meetings.
2024 #NZTOPDOG Awards Ceremony
The last few months have been about celebrating our furry best friends and shedding some light on their paw-some work. While each entry was uniquely different, the one thing they all had in common was that having your tail-wagging pal around had helped improve your mental health.