Murphy

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

Murphy

Current Location

Bayonne, NJ

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Age: Adult, (3-8 years)
Gender: Male
Size: Medium, (7-11 lbs)
Coat length: Short
Coat color: Tabby (Brown / Chocolate), White

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Sweet, Playful
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No
Declawed:
No

Murphy's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Murphy's Story

Meet Murphy! <br/><br/>Murphy is a handsome tabby-and-white boy born March 6, 2025. He is an indoor cat with a sweet, quirky personality and plenty of charm. Murphy can be shy at first and does best in a calm, quiet environment. Loud noises may send him looking for a hiding spot, but once he feels safe and comfortable, he enjoys attention and petting. He prefers keeping all four paws on the ground rather than being picked up.<br/><br/>Murphy is vocal, playful, and full of personality. He loves laser toys, exploring boxes, and discovering new things. He has also occasionally enjoyed going outside on a leash with his family.<br/><br/>He is fully vaccinated, litter-box trained, and has never shown aggression toward people or bitten anyone.<br/><br/>Murphy currently lives with a spayed female cat, but the two have recently begun experiencing conflicts. Murphy is not yet neutered, although his family had planned to have that done in hopes of reducing any hormone-related behavior. Because of the recent conflict, interactions with other cats should be handled cautiously until he is neutered and has had time to adjust. A home where Murphy can be the only cat may be the best fit for him.<br/><br/>Murphy originally came to our family after being born to a stray mother and has been part of our household for approximately a year. Due to circumstances beyond his control, he now needs a new home where he can remain safe indoors rather than being put outside.<br/><br/>Murphy would thrive with a patient adopter who will give him time to adjust and allow him to come out of his shell at his own pace. Once he feels safe, he is an affectionate, vocal, playful young cat who will bring plenty of personality and companionship to the right home.<br/><br/>Murphy will be neutered before his adoption is final.

Meet Murphy!

Murphy is a handsome tabby-and-white boy born March 6, 2025. He is an indoor cat with a sweet, quirky personality and plenty of charm. Murphy can be shy at first and does best in a calm, quiet environment. Loud noises may send him looking for a hiding spot, but once he feels safe and comfortable, he enjoys attention and petting. He prefers keeping all four paws on the ground rather than being picked up.

Murphy is vocal, playful, and full of personality. He loves laser toys, exploring boxes, and discovering new things. He has also occasionally enjoyed going outside on a leash with his family.

He is fully vaccinated, litter-box trained, and has never shown aggression toward people or bitten anyone.

Murphy currently lives with a spayed female cat, but the two have recently begun experiencing conflicts. Murphy is not yet neutered, although his family had planned to have that done in hopes of reducing any hormone-related behavior. Because of the recent conflict, interactions with

Meet Murphy!

Murphy is a handsome tabby-and-white boy born March 6, 2025. He is an indoor cat with a sweet, quirky personality and plenty of charm. Murphy can be shy at first and does best in a calm, quiet environment. Loud noises may send him looking for a hiding spot, but once he feels safe and comfortable, he enjoys attention and petting. He prefers keeping all four paws on the ground rather than being picked up.

Murphy is vocal, playful, and full of personality. He loves laser toys, exploring boxes, and discovering new things. He has also occasionally enjoyed going outside on a leash with his family.

He is fully vaccinated, litter-box trained, and has never shown aggression toward people or bitten anyone.

Murphy currently lives with a spayed female cat, but the two have recently begun experiencing conflicts. Murphy is not yet neutered, although his family had planned to have that done in hopes of reducing any hormone-related behavior. Because of the recent conflict, interactions with other cats should be handled cautiously until he is neutered and has had time to adjust. A home where Murphy can be the only cat may be the best fit for him.

Murphy originally came to our family after being born to a stray mother and has been part of our household for approximately a year. Due to circumstances beyond his control, he now needs a new home where he can remain safe indoors ra

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How To Adopt

Murphy was listed as Adoptable by Furvana Cat Rescue
How can I adopt Murphy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Furvana Cat Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Murphy is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Furvana Cat Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Murphy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Furvana Cat Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Murphy, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Furvana Cat Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Murphy is from Furvana Cat Rescue

[Bayonne, NJ]

Our Mission
We’re dedicated to reducing Bayonne’s community cat population through TNR, rescue, and adoption.

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