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Murphy

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Small

About Murphy

Bradfordwoods, PA

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)
Coat: Short
Black, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Personality
Smart, Independent, Affectionate, Curious, Brave
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Murphy’s Compatibility

    This pet has bad 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

Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal is the only licensed senior dog rescue organization in Western Pennsylvania. We do not have a shelter or a public facility. ALL of our dogs reside in foster homes in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area.<br/><br/>We are a 100% volunteer organization. Please respect our volunteers' time. If a dog is listed on PetFinder, he/she IS available for adoption. We cannot reply to messages, phone calls, and emails about a dog until we have received, reviewed, and approved an adoption application.<br/><br/>Our ADOPTION application is found at www.seniorhearts.org/how-to-adopt<br/><br/>Completing this application is the first step in our adoption screening process. You MUST complete the application in its entirety in order to be considered as a potential adopter. Please select "More About Us" for further details on our adoption requirements. You can meet a dog ONLY after we have completed our adoption approval process.<br/><br/>We look forward to receiving your application in hopes that you are able to meet our adoption requirements and provide this dog with a loving furever home.<br/><br/>And now a few words about Murphy:<br/><br/>Murphy is 11 years young and weighs about 8 pounds. He is a specially-abled happy, friendly dog. <br/><br/>Murphy has severe deformities with his back knees that cannot be repaired. He needs to be on joint supplements and pain medications for the rest of his life. <br/><br/>Murphy gets around well. He even sprints sometimes. He would thrive in a home with carpet or rugs. It's harder for him to move on slippery floors. <br/><br/>Murphy is friendly with new people. Once he gets to know his humans, he is very loyal. He promises to greet you at the door, beg to sit on the couch with you, and stay close to your feet while you are cooking in the kitchen. <br/><br/>Murphy can live with other non-hyper, small, elderly dogs. He would do best with dogs that don't mind his initial pushiness. <br/><br/>Murphy requires a fenced yard so he can get appropriate exercise with his special needs. <br/><br/>Murphy is impeccably house trained. He is up to date on vacations and current on preventatives for flea, tick, and heartworm. He recently lost significant excess weight and had a dental surgery. <br/><br/>Murphy needs to live in an adult- only home. He prefers to live in a calm home environment. <br/><br/>Murphy can be adopted into a home within a two-hour radius of Pittsburgh, PA. If you are interested in giving Rooney a furever home, you must first complete the adoption application at<br/>www.seniorhearts.org/how-to-adopt

Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal is the only licensed senior dog rescue organization in Western Pennsylvania. We do not have a shelter or a public facility. ALL of our dogs reside in foster homes in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area.

We are a 100% volunteer organization. Please respect our volunteers' time. If a dog is listed on PetFinder, he/she IS available for adoption. We cannot reply to messages, phone calls, and emails about a dog until we have received, reviewed, and approved an adoption application.

Our ADOPTION application is found at www.seniorhearts.org/how-to-adopt

Completing this application is the first step in our adoption screening process. You MUST complete the application in its entirety in order to be considered as a potential adopter. Please select "More About Us" for further details on our adoption requirements. You can meet a dog ONLY after we have completed our adoption approval process.

We look forward to receiving your application in hopes that you are able to meet o

Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal is the only licensed senior dog rescue organization in Western Pennsylvania. We do not have a shelter or a public facility. ALL of our dogs reside in foster homes in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area.

We are a 100% volunteer organization. Please respect our volunteers' time. If a dog is listed on PetFinder, he/she IS available for adoption. We cannot reply to messages, phone calls, and emails about a dog until we have received, reviewed, and approved an adoption application.

Our ADOPTION application is found at www.seniorhearts.org/how-to-adopt

Completing this application is the first step in our adoption screening process. You MUST complete the application in its entirety in order to be considered as a potential adopter. Please select "More About Us" for further details on our adoption requirements. You can meet a dog ONLY after we have completed our adoption approval process.

We look forward to receiving your application in hopes that you are able to meet our adoption requirements and provide this dog with a loving furever home.

And now a few words about Murphy:

Murphy is 11 years young and weighs about 8 pounds. He is a specially-abled happy, friendly dog.

Murphy has severe deformities with his back knees that cannot be repaired. He needs to be on joint supplements and pain medications for the rest of his life.

How To Adopt

Murphy was listed as Adoptable by Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal
How can I adopt Murphy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal. 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 Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal for details on the pet.
When can I meet Murphy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal 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 Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal, and they'll be happy to help!
Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal's Adoption Policy
Our adoption process starts with the completion of our adoption application at www.seniorhearts.org We are unable to answer FB messages, respond to emails, and answer phone inquiries about a dog until we have reviewed an adoption application. If our dog is listed on PetFinder it means the dog is available for adoption. Please do not waste our volunteers' time by emailing to ask if a dog is available. A few criteria we look for when processing applications: Good vet references, this means more than your pets just being up to date on vaccinations from a shot clinic. Not too many animals in a home. We want our seniors to receive much human interaction in their furever homes. We do NOT adopt our dogs into homes with electric fences. We do NOT process incomplete applications. Please be sure to read and answer each question when completing our online application. A phone interview and a home check are mandatory requirements of approving an adoption applicant. Our adoption process is detailed and lengthy. All of our volunteers work hard at ensuring each one of our senior dogs is placed into a home where he/she will continue to receive the thorough medical care and great love that we provided for the rest of their lives. If you submit an application, we appreciate your patience while we work through our process. Please note: All of our dogs reside in foster homes in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area. We do NOT have a public facility or shelter. Most of our dogs will only be placed in homes within a two hour radius of Pittsburgh, PA. We do NOT ship our dogs, nor allow our dogs to be placed on transport to a furever home. If an adopter resides out of our area, the adopter is required to come to Pittsburgh as the final step in our adoption process.

Murphy is from Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal

[Bradfordwoods, PA]

Our Mission
Our mission is to save the lives of senior dogs through a proven renewal and placement process giving our seniors a high quality of life in loving homes.

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