Murphy (Benefactor Dog)

Meet Murphy! <br/><br/>At 7 years old, Murphy never expected to be looking for a new family.<br/><br/>This handsome Dalmatian was originally purchased from a breeder and has been with the same family since he was just 10 weeks old. With the arrival of a new baby, his family's circumstances changed, and Murphy was surrendered to Take Paws. After nearly seven years of knowing one home and one routine, that's a pretty big change for a sweet guy to navigate.<br/><br/>Murphy is neutered, house trained, crate trained, and knows his basic commands. He is heartworm negative.<br/><br/>And yes... our spotted gentleman has gotten a little fluffy around the middle. Murphy could stand to lose some weight, so his new family should be committed to quality nutrition, portion control, and regular exercise. Daily walks and a healthier routine will do this boy a world of good.<br/><br/>Murphy is a sweet, loving guy who still has plenty of life and love ahead of him. Because he appreciates having his personal space respected, we think he'll do best with dog-savvy, respectful children who understand boundaries, along with parents who will supervise interactions and make sure both Murphy and the kiddos are comfortable.<br/><br/>He's already learned how to live in a home. He knows the rules. He knows his commands. He knows how wonderful it feels to belong to someone.<br/><br/>What Murphy doesn't understand is why everything suddenly changed.<br/><br/>We're hoping his next chapter gives him something even better: a family who chooses him for the rest of his life. <br/><br/>Murphy doesn't need perfection. He needs some walks, a healthier menu, a comfy place to land, and people who will look at those spots and say, "You're home, buddy." <br/><br/> READ BELOW:<br/><br/>If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: <br/><br/>https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt<br/><br/>Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. <br/>*An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* <br/>All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue).<br/><br/>The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention.<br/>For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: <br/><br/>https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq<br/><br/>Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed.<br/><br/>***Take Paws Rescue, based in New Orleans, saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!

Meet Murphy!

At 7 years old, Murphy never expected to be looking for a new family.

This handsome Dalmatian was originally purchased from a breeder and has been with the same family since he was just 10 weeks old. With the arrival of a new baby, his family's circumstances changed, and Murphy was surrendered to Take Paws. After nearly seven years of knowing one home and one routine, that's a pretty big change for a sweet guy to navigate.

Murphy is neutered, house trained, crate trained, and knows his basic commands. He is heartworm negative.

And yes... our spotted gentleman has gotten a little fluffy around the middle. Murphy could stand to lose some weight, so his new family should be committed to quality nutrition, portion control, and regular exercise. Daily walks and a healthier routine will do this boy a world of good.

Murphy is a sweet, loving guy who still has plenty of life and love ahead of him. Because he appreciates having his personal space respected, we think he'll do

Meet Murphy!

At 7 years old, Murphy never expected to be looking for a new family.

This handsome Dalmatian was originally purchased from a breeder and has been with the same family since he was just 10 weeks old. With the arrival of a new baby, his family's circumstances changed, and Murphy was surrendered to Take Paws. After nearly seven years of knowing one home and one routine, that's a pretty big change for a sweet guy to navigate.

Murphy is neutered, house trained, crate trained, and knows his basic commands. He is heartworm negative.

And yes... our spotted gentleman has gotten a little fluffy around the middle. Murphy could stand to lose some weight, so his new family should be committed to quality nutrition, portion control, and regular exercise. Daily walks and a healthier routine will do this boy a world of good.

Murphy is a sweet, loving guy who still has plenty of life and love ahead of him. Because he appreciates having his personal space respected, we think he'll do best with dog-savvy, respectful children who understand boundaries, along with parents who will supervise interactions and make sure both Murphy and the kiddos are comfortable.

He's already learned how to live in a home. He knows the rules. He knows his commands. He knows how wonderful it feels to belong to someone.

What Murphy doesn't understand is why everything suddenly chang