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🐾 Meet Murphy – A Loyal Little Terrier with a Big Heart 🐾
Murphy was rescued in Cyprus when he was around 8 months old. He has lived in the Northampton area, UK for almost 4 years, He is being rehomed through no fault of his own, following a change in his owner’s circumstances. His current mum wants the very best for him and believes he deserves a home where he can enjoy a fuller, more active life.
Murphy is a charming 4.5-year-old Terrier Cross who may be small in size (around 18 inches tall), but he’s full of personality and love.
He’s a playful boy who absolutely loves chasing his toys and enjoys being active. Murphy walks well on the lead, though he can get a little enthusiastic at times and may pull. He has no issues around food and shows no signs of food aggression, making him an easy companion in the home.
Murphy thrives on canine company and would really benefit from living with another dog. He’s great with women and children, but he can be wary of unfamiliar men, so he’ll need a patient and understanding home that can help him build trust at his own pace.
He sleeps well through the night and settles nicely once he feels secure. However, after the sad loss of his dad and a recent house move, Murphy is understandably a little unsettled. He will need time, consistency, and reassurance to regain his confidence and feel safe again.
Murphy can be protective of his mum, which comes from loyalty, so his new home will need to be mindful of visitors and committed to continuing his training and confidence-building. His recall can also be selective when distractions are around.
Murphy would do best in a home with a woman or a couple, perhaps with another dog for companionship. An active household that can give him regular exercise, structure, and reassurance would help him truly thrive.
💛 Murphy is a loving, loyal companion who, with the right support and understanding, will make a wonderful addition to the right home.
📩 If you think Murphy is the boy for you, please when contacting us tell us a little about yourself:
1. Where you live
2. Your experience with dogs
3. Your garden and fencing (height at lowest point)
4. Other pets in the home
5. Ages of children in the home or who visit
6. How long Murphy may be left alone, and how he’ll fit into your lifestyle
7. Your best contact number
Murphy is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. A minimum adoption donation of £300 applies. Adoption is subject to a satisfactory application and home check,
Please note:
We are committed to the lifelong care of our dogs and will always accept their return when space allows. In situations where space is limited, we will endeavour to rehome the dog directly from its current home.
Under no circumstances may the dog be transferred to another UK rescue organisation.
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