Murphy
- Senior
- Male
- Medium
- Black Labrador Retriever
- Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
Murphy
Current Location
New Fairfield, CT
Breed
Physical Traits
Behavior
Health
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.
Adoption Fee
$400
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Murphy's Story
MURPHY <br/>"Professional sunshine chaser. Certified ladies' man. Beard enthusiast: absolutely not."<br/>Meet Murphy.<br/>Our Murf-man is a 6-year-old Lab mix with soulful brown eyes, a little distinguished gray around the muzzle, and a coat that looks black... until the sunshine hits it.<br/>Then-BOOM.<br/>Chocolate swirls.<br/>They're gorgeous.<br/>Murphy's story isn't.<br/>He spent years tied outside in Texas and was also attacked by wild dogs. Somehow, after all of that, he still came through it wanting nothing more than to be loved.<br/>And Murphy has made one thing very clear:<br/>MURPHY LOVES WOMEN. <br/>Men? He's willing to consider them.<br/>Bearded men? Hard pass.<br/>His former owner was a large man with a beard, and Murphy has apparently decided that beards are not his thing.<br/>Fair enough, Murph.<br/>Women, however?<br/>You're speaking his language.<br/>Once Murphy trusts you, he is the ultimate companion. He loves a leisurely walk-no jogging, no marathon training, no nonsense. Just a nice, slow mosey where everyone has time to smell the roses... and every mailbox.<br/>He's also perfectly happy to spend hours outside in the yard, preferably stretched out in a nice cool spot, supervising absolutely nothing.<br/>And when the sun goes down?<br/>Murphy is ready for his other favorite activity:<br/>Netflix and Chill.<br/>He'll bring the chill.<br/>You provide the Netflix.<br/>He gets along well with other dogs, loves water, and would make a fantastic walking companion for a senior or anyone who prefers their exercise at a civilized pace.<br/>Murphy did have a false start in a home, but he is back with us and still waiting for his actual person.<br/>His dream life is pretty simple:<br/>A fenced yard.<br/>A comfy place to sleep.<br/>Someone to walk beside.<br/>Someone patient enough to earn his trust.<br/>And, preferably...<br/>someone without a beard. <br/> 6 years old<br/> Lab mix<br/> Neutered<br/> Microchipped<br/> Up to date on vaccinations<br/> Heartworm negative<br/> Dog friendly<br/> Easy walker<br/> Loves water<br/> Loves being outside <br/>Murphy has already survived the hard stuff.<br/>Now he's just waiting for the good stuff.<br/>A yard. A couch. A woman to adore. And a forever home.<br/> "Murf-man is ready for his happily ever after. Beard optional... but strongly discouraged."
MURPHY
"Professional sunshine chaser. Certified ladies' man. Beard enthusiast: absolutely not."
Meet Murphy.
Our Murf-man is a 6-year-old Lab mix with soulful brown eyes, a little distinguished gray around the muzzle, and a coat that looks black... until the sunshine hits it.
Then-BOOM.
Chocolate swirls.
They're gorgeous.
Murphy's story isn't.
He spent years tied outside in Texas and was also attacked by wild dogs. Somehow, after all of that, he still came through it wanting nothing more than to be loved.
And Murphy has made one thing very clear:
MURPHY LOVES WOMEN.
Men? He's willing to consider them.
Bearded men? Hard pass.
His former owner was a large man with a beard, and Murphy has apparently decided that beards are not his thing.
Fair enough, Murph.
Women, however?
You're speaking his language.
Once Murphy trusts you, he is the ultimate companion. He loves a leisurely walk-no jogging, no marathon training, no nonsense. Just a nice, slow mosey where ev
MURPHY
"Professional sunshine chaser. Certified ladies' man. Beard enthusiast: absolutely not."
Meet Murphy.
Our Murf-man is a 6-year-old Lab mix with soulful brown eyes, a little distinguished gray around the muzzle, and a coat that looks black... until the sunshine hits it.
Then-BOOM.
Chocolate swirls.
They're gorgeous.
Murphy's story isn't.
He spent years tied outside in Texas and was also attacked by wild dogs. Somehow, after all of that, he still came through it wanting nothing more than to be loved.
And Murphy has made one thing very clear:
MURPHY LOVES WOMEN.
Men? He's willing to consider them.
Bearded men? Hard pass.
His former owner was a large man with a beard, and Murphy has apparently decided that beards are not his thing.
Fair enough, Murph.
Women, however?
You're speaking his language.
Once Murphy trusts you, he is the ultimate companion. He loves a leisurely walk-no jogging, no marathon training, no nonsense. Just a nice, slow mosey where everyone has time to smell the roses... and every mailbox.
He's also perfectly happy to spend hours outside in the yard, preferably stretched out in a nice cool spot, supervising absolutely nothing.
And when the sun goes down?
Murphy is ready for his other favorite activity:
Netflix and Chill.
He'll bring the chill.
You provide the Netflix.
He gets along well with other d
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How To Adopt
Murphy is from New Fairfield Sherman Animal Welfare Society
[New Fairfield, CT]
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