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Murphy

  • Young
  • Male
  • Large

About Murphy

Golden, CO

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Coat: Short
Golden

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

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

Murphy’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Murphy's Story

Meet Murphy – Your Big, Sweet, Ready‑for‑Adventure Boy<br/><br/>Murphy is a stunning 9‑month‑old lab mix who’s already tipping the scales around 75 pounds. He’s a joyful, enthusiastic pup who thrives with structure, activity, and confident adult leadership. This boy loves other dogs and would be happiest in a home with a canine friend (or two) to play with and learn from.<br/><br/>Murphy has been through training and knows his basics, but like any young, energetic dog, he still needs consistent reminders and guidance. His previous family adored him and invested a lot in helping him succeed, but his size and exuberance were simply too much for their household, especially with a child who became fearful of his enthusiasm.<br/><br/>In the right environment—an active adult home with people who enjoy exercise, routine, and continued training—Murphy will absolutely flourish. He’s social, playful, affectionate, and eager to be someone’s loyal companion. With the right match, this big-hearted boy will grow into an incredible partner for adventures, snuggles, and everything in between.<br/>Please note we do NOT adopt outside the state of Colorado nor do we adopt to families with children under the age of 8. We also require a secure 6 foot fence. If you are interested in adopting Murphy, please visit our website and read our adoption guidelines and process and then fill out an application. www.goldenrescue.com

Meet Murphy – Your Big, Sweet, Ready‑for‑Adventure Boy

Murphy is a stunning 9‑month‑old lab mix who’s already tipping the scales around 75 pounds. He’s a joyful, enthusiastic pup who thrives with structure, activity, and confident adult leadership. This boy loves other dogs and would be happiest in a home with a canine friend (or two) to play with and learn from.

Murphy has been through training and knows his basics, but like any young, energetic dog, he still needs consistent reminders and guidance. His previous family adored him and invested a lot in helping him succeed, but his size and exuberance were simply too much for their household, especially with a child who became fearful of his enthusiasm.

In the right environment—an active adult home with people who enjoy exercise, routine, and continued training—Murphy will absolutely flourish. He’s social, playful, affectionate, and eager to be someone’s loyal companion. With the right match, this big-hearted boy will grow into an incredible partner

Meet Murphy – Your Big, Sweet, Ready‑for‑Adventure Boy

Murphy is a stunning 9‑month‑old lab mix who’s already tipping the scales around 75 pounds. He’s a joyful, enthusiastic pup who thrives with structure, activity, and confident adult leadership. This boy loves other dogs and would be happiest in a home with a canine friend (or two) to play with and learn from.

Murphy has been through training and knows his basics, but like any young, energetic dog, he still needs consistent reminders and guidance. His previous family adored him and invested a lot in helping him succeed, but his size and exuberance were simply too much for their household, especially with a child who became fearful of his enthusiasm.

In the right environment—an active adult home with people who enjoy exercise, routine, and continued training—Murphy will absolutely flourish. He’s social, playful, affectionate, and eager to be someone’s loyal companion. With the right match, this big-hearted boy will grow into an incredible partner for adventures, snuggles, and everything in between.
Please note we do NOT adopt outside the state of Colorado nor do we adopt to families with children under the age of 8. We also require a secure 6 foot fence. If you are interested in adopting Murphy, please visit our website and read our adoption guidelines and process and then fill out an application. www.goldenrescue.com

How To Adopt

Murphy was listed as ADOPTABLE by Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
How can I adopt Murphy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies. 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 Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies for details on the pet.
When can I meet Murphy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies 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 Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, and they'll be happy to help!
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies's Adoption Policy
ADOPTION PROCESS - IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ Please read prior to completing an adoption application There is a higher demand for younger to middle aged Golden Retrievers. We do not place on a first come, first served basis. We do not place Golden Retrievers outside of Colorado We rarely adopt dogs to apartments, condo’s or other housing with no yard. Potential adopters (entire family, including dogs) are required to come to the meet and greet at our location in Arvada, Colorado. This will be set up by an adoption coordinator with you. Many of the Golden Retrievers who come into our care are strays and we have no history on them such as: Are they good with children; do they get along with other dogs; how do they behave around cats and small pets; do they jump fences; are they house trained, etc. We do our best to get to know them while they are in our care, but there will always be good and bad surprises as an adoptive family gets to know the new Golden in their life. We rarely place dogs with families with children under 8 years old. This policy is for your safety as we do not have the background with most dogs as to know how they are with small children. GRRR is primarily operated by volunteers and unfortunately with only two staff we are unable to return phone calls and emails regarding application status. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. We cannot guarantee a Golden for every applicant. We look to find the best match for the needs of the Golden and the applicant Applicants must be at least 21 years old. We seldom have Golden Retrievers in our care who would be appropriate for placement in a home without a fenced yard or in an apartment.

Murphy is from Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies

[Golden, CO]

Our Mission
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR), with a home base at Phoebe’s Place in Arvada, CO, is a mostly volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that helps rescue-rehab and place unwanted, abandoned or surrendered Golden Retrievers into loving forever homes. GRRR was founded in 1996 by Laura Terroux and has exper...
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