Murphy the Dog Was Lost, But Now He's Found

After being lost since Friday, lost dog Murphy was found earlier this evening, says owner/human companion Dana Brigham.

Brigham said in an email that Murphy was found on a back porch on Verndale Street near T.J. Maxx.

"He'd certainly traveled across numerous busy streets," Brigham wrote. "We've been to Angell [Animal Medical Center] and had him checked out - a bit beat up but nothing serious."

Brigham thanked everyone who had tried to help find Murphy: "It certainly takes a village and Brookline is a great one."

Brigham said in an earlier email that Murphy, a three year-old Labrador/Hound  mix, ran away in the storm Friday night, had been clipped by a car on Route 9, and had taken off, bleeding, but able to run.

Brigham is the owner of in Coolidge Corner.