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ate, and happiest when he's playing fetch or spending time with his people.
Murphy recently came to Worthy Dog Rescue after his longtime owner made the hard decision to surrender him. After a separation, he found himself working two jobs and preparing to move to housing that wasn't dog-friendly. Knowing Murphy deserved more time, attention, and stability than he could provide, he made the decision to let him start a new chapter.
Thankfully, Murphy landed with one of our new foster families who stepped up to take him in. Like many dogs, he was understandably anxious after losing the only home he'd ever known, but with patience, love, and treatment for a painful ear infection, his happy personality has quickly returned.
Murphy has integrated well with his foster family's resident dog. While he's perfectly happy sharing a home with another dog, he's much more interested in his humans than his canine companions. He'd do well as an only dog, soaking up all the attention or with another easygoing dog who respects his space.
If you're looking for a couch potato, Murphy probably isn't your guy. He's an active dog who loves walks, playing fetch, and being involved in whatever his family is doing. He walks well on leash overall, although squirrels definitely capture his attention! Fortunately, he's not reactive to other dogs or people and enjoys getting out to explore.
Chi describes Murphy as a confident, affectionate companion who enjoys being close to his people. Whether he's asking you to throw the ball one more time or curling up beside you to watch TV, he's happiest when he's part of the action. He can be a little skittish about strangers reaching for the top of his head, so he appreciates a gentle introduction and a little time to warm up.
He's both potty trained and crate trained, sleeping comfortably in his crate at night and while home alone. Like many Schnauzers, he'll let you know when someone is at the door, but once visitors come inside, he's a friendly gentleman who enjoys meeting new people.
Murphy isn't looking for perfection; he needs a family who will embrace his fun-loving personality and continue working with him on a few manners like leash walking, jumping, and attention barking. In return, you'll get a loyal, entertaining companion who's ready to make up for lost time and enjoy the life he deserves.
If your idea of a perfect day includes brisk walks, games of fetch, and a devoted sidekick by your side, Murphy may be the perfect match. ❤️
BEED ESTIMATE: Schnauzer Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 15 lbs (needs to gain 2 lbs)
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 9 to 10 years old
COAT TYPE: medium-length, low-shedding coat that needs regular grooming.
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/neutered/microchipped
LOCATION: Rockville, MD
FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to adopt.worthydog and complete the application.
You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to foster.worthydog and fill out an application.
Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.