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My name is Murphy!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 13 hours ago

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua/Retriever (Unknown Type)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20386104-N2021354

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Murphy is a sweet and special boy who loves his person without reserve! He is a 15ish lb mix of sorts- retriever x chi mix(?) and about 4 years old. Murphy loves his toys and treats, and would love to have a companion that wanted to play fetch with him, as he is a pro! He is leash trained, enjoys walks with his person, and loves to go for rides in the car. He is looking for a home that is active and one that also has a very secure yard. This cute boy is all wiggles and smiles when he is with his beloved person, so someone who is home most of the time is ideal. Murphy also does fine in his secure and safe crate while his person is away and enjoys the safety and retreat that it provides- so this is a must in his adoptive home. Murphy would enjoy another confident and calm dog in his adoptive home to provide him some guidance and companionship, and help him grow in confidence.

Murphy is great about going outside to potty in his foster home, and will need patience and initial direction to be successful in his new home. He is great about using the dog door too! He is great on leash and loves to go on walks. Murphy is a one person dog, he prefers women, and sometimes children, but has a consistent dislike/fear of men (unfortunately), visitors and anyone he doesn't know. Potential adopters would need to have a solid understanding of how to handle, approach and keep a scared dog safe during the settling-in period, as Murphy can be a flight risk until he is comfortable and settled. Even when scared (initially) he generally maintains a sweet and gentle demeanor, generally fleeing and playing keep away but will nip anyone not familiar who corners him..

Murphy is fixed, vaccinated and microchipped. His adoption fee is $200. To be considered, please apply online at caws.org. Thanks! If you are interested in adopting a CAWS pet, please fill out an online application at https://caws.org/adoption-applicationMay 2, 2024, 7:18 am
Rescue
Community Animal Welfare Society

Contact info

Pet ID
20386104-N2021354
Contact
Address
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Since we make a lifetime commitment to any animal that comes into our program, we only adopt out animals to people in our area..

If you are interested in adopting a CAWS cat or dog, please fill out the online application at http://www.caws.org/application/, email adopt@caws.org or call 328-4731. For the most timely response applying online is recommended.

We respond as quickly as possible but as we are a volunteer based organization and do not have full time staff, we respond as quickly as possible.

Go meet their pets

CAWS does not have a conventional shelter facility - all CAWS animals waiting for adoption are in foster homes. The number of animals we can help find new homes for is closely linked to how many CAWS foster homes are available. For additional information regarding how you, too, can become a foster, please see our fostering page located on our web site!

CAWS volunteers bring cats and dogs to the PetSmart near 2100 South and 300 West in South Salt Lake on the third and fourth weekends of each month

We are also at the Sugarhouse PETCO (1165 Wilmington Ave) the first Saturday of each month.

More about this rescue

Founded in 1992 the Community Animal Welfare Society ( CAWS) is one of the oldest no-kill animal rescues in Utah. Over the last 20 years CAWS, our fosters and supporters have saved thousands of lives including over 600 last this year. As the largest foster home network in the state of Utah we focus on high risk pets in need of additional care and rehabilitation