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My name is Murphy!

Posted over 8 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Meet the Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Interview

4

Home Check

5

Approve Application

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Pay Fee

My basic info

Breed
Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
8 years old, Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
81 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Murphy the Meatball! He is a senior Pittie who is approximately 8 years old, 85 lbs, and has been waiting to be adopted for a year! His story is a sad one, but we are turning that around now! This poor guy was abandoned multiple times and left outside to fend for himself. First abandoned at a car wash and then taken in by someone else just to be chained up outside 24/7 in all kinds of weather.  His new "owner" decided he wanted nothing to do with him and considered euthanasia, but instead decided to put him to the streets. He was out in the pouring rain, and being harassed and beaten by homeless people on the street. Thankfully a good samaritan neighbor came to his aid, bringing him out of the rain and keeping him away from other outside dangers in her bathroom, the only available space she had away from her own animals. She reached out to get him help and that's where Samsons squad came in. Less than 24 hours later, he was safe with us. Even though he arrived covered in tar, cigarette burns, and scars he met us with a smile, a wiggle, and so many thank you kisses. 

Since he went home with his foster mom, he just loves to lounge around on his comfy couch and gaze out the window at the birds. He is a very polite and even a house trained boy who would love to spend the rest of his days napping and going for walks, where he will undoubtedly make friends on any path he chooses. Despite his size he is even gentle with all people, even little kids!

Murphy would do best in a home as an only pet. A home where he can just be loved on and lounge around with his human. Like to snuggle and sleep in? Murphy is your guy! This boy loves to eat and sleep, with an occasional romp around the house or game of tug on his favorite kong wubby toy before resuming his nap time. 

Apply to take this wonderful meatball home today! SamsonsSanctuary.org
Rescue
Samson's Sanctuary

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Their adoption process

1.

Meet the Pet

*or visit the web site*

2.

Submit Application

3.

Interview

4.

Home Check

5.

Approve Application

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We do our best to find the right home for everyone. If you reach out about a pet, please give us up to 7 days to respond.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Check our pets out on our website and instagram @SamsonsSanctuary and check for monthly adoption events!

More about this rescue

Samson's Sanctuary is a 501c3 non profit animal rescue based out of Los Angeles, but rescuing around the world! We work with local shelters to help rehab the "harder to adopt" cases as well as with our partner rescue to rescue dogs from the illegal meat trades overseas. We believe there is a pawfect fit for everyone and everyone deserves a loving home!