Description
๐๐ถ MURPHY โ A Brave Little Soul Seeking Peace ๐ถ๐
๐ฌ๐ง Clapham Junction in London, SW11
๐ REDUCED ADOPTION FEES
๐ RBU, post-adoption support, and 4 weeks free PetPlan insurance provided upon adoption
๐ถ Meet MURPHY, a gentle, loving, and resilient small boy around 4,5 years old, who resembles a charming mix of Corgi and Chihuahua. He lost one eye in a horrific incident but his spirit remains unbroken. Heโs now looking for a forever home where he can be cherished. Sadly, the family who took him in feels they are not the right match for him and are unable to meet his needs. He would benefit of having a secure garden and qyiter environment, not busy London, family life.. They live him a lot and have provided a thorough evaluation of MURPHY, which you can read below.
๐ Quick Facts ๐
SIZE: Small (38 cm shoulder height / 10 kg)
SPAYED/NEUTERED: Yes
CHARACTER HIGHLIGHTS: Gentle, Loving, Calm, Placid
DOGS: Friendly with other dogs
CATS: Not tested
CHILDREN: Good with
Rescue Story:
๐ถ MURPHY's story is one of love, resilience, and heartbreak. He was abandoned in a communal garden in Ukraine, where he was embraced by the local residents. They cared for him, and he became part of their extended family, playing with children and happily resting in his little kennel. Tragically, some cruel teenagers thought it would be amusing to chase MURPHY and throw a petard into his kennel. After the explosion, MURPHY was left severely injured, his face burned and bleeding, and his eye tragically lost. However, despite this horror, MURPHYโs spirit remained unbroken. He was rushed to a clinic, treated, and later brought into a rescue. Through it all, MURPHY continued to trust humans, showing the true resilience of a dogโs heart.
A Word from His Current Family:
๐ถ โ He is a lovely little dog, with a strong and great spirit. Murphy is a rescue from Ukraine who came to us in June 2024. He only has one eye due to an incident where he was attacked by some teenagers who threw a firework / explosive into his little den. Since then he was taken into care and fostered for.
A highly independent little soul, he loves his alone time and is never anxious in these periods. He loves his sleep and will find sun spots and cozy little nooks to snuggle up in.
Positives
โฆ Good to be left alone for short periods, very calm and sleeps a lot
โฆ Doesnโt destroy things in house
โฆ Independent
โฆ Enjoys good play time and belly rubs when he rolls over
โฆ Not a fussy eater
โฆ Will sit for snacks and treats
โฆ Handsome
โฆ Very low maintenance, will shed a couple times a year.
โฆ Travels well, loves car and train journeys
Needs
โฆ Child free house
โฆ A quieter house, less footfall to not disturb him
โฆ Only dog in house
Things to know
โฆ Give him space and wait for him to come to you. He will and he loves chin and ear scratches
โฆ Resource guard, work on splitting his meals up and make him back away from food bowl before topping up. He has improved.
โฆ Donโt pick him up
โฆ Leave alone when in his bed (trained safe space)
โฆ Keep on lead when on walks
โฆ Takes pain relief pills for previous accident.
- has snapped on occasion, when was misunderstood, but not regularly and not his fault. Needs patience and understanding for all heโs been through
Due to his injuries and impaired vision he can be easily startled if approached from his right.
Requiring a very calm and peaceful life. Super low maintenance and highly independent, he is equally happy when alone or in company of owners. Give him space and wait for him to come to you, he loves chin and ear scratches. Heโs a great little dog to have around and keep you company.
He will nuzzle up to you for some love and scratches and then spend the rest of night tucked up in his bed.
He has adapted well to his new life in the UK and is very healthy. Fully vaccinated and blood tests all came back healthy.
He doesnโt require long walks and can be tired out after half hour to an hourโ
๐ถ MURPHY is fully healthy (but missing one eye), neutered. All core vaccines are complete, microchipped, and C.Brucella tested (owners will receive a licensed laboratory test certificate).
If you wish to adopt (foster-to-adopt), please complete Preadoption form
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