Meet Murdock: Your Future Gentle Giant and Loyal Companion
Are you searching for a big-hearted, extra-large friend with a soft, wrinkly face and an even softer personality? Murdock, a 7-year-old Cane Corso mix tipping the scales at around 120 pounds, is ready to bring his gentle, goofy spirit into your home!
A Day in the Life of Murdock
Murdock’s favorite activities include “supervising” his people, basking in the sun, enjoying tasty treats (he’s a fan of both fruits and veggies!), and going for walks. He still has a playful, puppy-like energy and loves to romp around. He’s a sensitive soul, deeply attuned to his humans and eager to please, which makes training both fun and rewarding for everyone involved.
Well-Mannered and Eager to Learn
Murdock is housetrained, uses a dog door, and has earned full house privileges thanks to his excellent manners when left alone. He’s never mistaken human belongings for toys and is very food-motivated, making him a quick study—he already knows commands like “sit”, “shake”, “down”, “up”, “stay”, “wait”, “off”, “leave it”, “drop it”, “touch”, “settle”, and “heel”. He’ll even wait patiently with a treat on his paws until you give the ok!
Active and Handsome
Murdock enjoys about an hour of enrichment each day, including daily 2-mile walks up and down San Francisco’s hills. He’s never failed to turn heads—people can’t help but stop and admire his striking looks.
Social and Playful, With a Big Personality
While Murdock has made many new human friends, he does best with calm, thoughtful introductions due to his exuberant play style. He’s had a blast with a large female dog, showing he can be a great companion for other big dogs after slow, proper introductions. Murdock loves to play rough but is respectful when his playmates need a break.
A Loyal Guardian
True to his mastiff roots, Murdock is loyal and protective. In high-energy or new situations, he can get excited or nervous, sometimes expressing this with jumping, nibbling or biting. His foster family is helping him learn better ways to channel his excitement, and he’s been muzzle-trained to ensure that new introductions are safe and stress-free for everyone.
Looking for His Perfect Match
Because of his size and strength, Murdock is best suited for an adult-only home with experience handling large breeds. He’ll thrive with adopters who are committed to continuing his positive training and providing the structure he needs to be his best self.
If you’re ready to welcome a loving, loyal, and truly unforgettable companion into your life, Murdock would love to meet you. Fill out an application today, and a volunteer will be in touch to help you get to know this wonderful “hunk of love”! (HD)
Meet Murdock: Your Future Gentle Giant and Loyal Companion
Are you searching for a big-hearted, extra-large friend with a soft, wrinkly face and an even softer personality? Murdock, a 7-year-old Cane Corso mix tipping the scales at around 120 pounds, is ready to bring his gentle, goofy spirit into your home!
A Day in the Life of Murdock
Murdock’s favorite activities include “supervising” his people, basking in the sun, enjoying tasty treats (he’s a fan of both fruits and veggies!), and going for walks. He still has a playful, puppy-like energy and loves to romp around. He’s a sensitive soul, deeply attuned to his humans and eager to please, which makes training both fun and rewarding for everyone involved.
Well-Mannered and Eager to Learn
Murdock is housetrained, uses a dog door, and has earned full house privileges thanks to his excellent manners when left alone. He’s never mistaken human belongings for toys and is very food-motivated, making him a quick study—he already knows commands like “sit”, “shake”, “down”, “up”, “stay”, “wait”, “off”, “leave it”, “drop it”, “touch”, “settle”, and “heel”. He’ll even wait patiently with a treat on his paws until you give the ok!
Active and Handsome
Murdock enjoys about an hour of enrichment each day, including daily 2-mile walks up and down San Francisco’s hills. He’s never failed to turn heads—people can’t help but stop and admire his striking looks.
Social and Playful, With a Big Personality
While Murdock has made many new human friends, he does best with calm, thoughtful introductions due to his exuberant play style. He’s had a blast with a large female dog, showing he can be a great companion for other big dogs after slow, proper introductions. Murdock loves to play rough but is respectful when his playmates need a break.
A Loyal Guardian
True to his mastiff roots, Murdock is loyal and protective. In high-energy or new situations, he can get excited or nervous, sometimes expressing this with jumping, nibbling or biting. His foster family is helping him learn better ways to channel his excitement, and he’s been muzzle-trained to ensure that new introductions are safe and stress-free for everyone.
Looking for His Perfect Match
Because of his size and strength, Murdock is best suited for an adult-only home with experience handling large breeds. He’ll thrive with adopters who are committed to continuing his positive training and providing the structure he needs to be his best self.
If you’re ready to welcome a loving, loyal, and truly unforgettable companion into your life, Murdock would love to meet you. Fill out an application today, and a volunteer will be in touch to help you get to know this wonderful “hunk of love”! (HD)
Thank you for choosing to adopt a rescue dog! Whether you adopt from Rocket Dog or another rescue group, the fact is you will save a life. Adopting a rescued animal is a lifetime commitment! The first step in our adoption process is completing an adoption questionnaire here: https://www.rocketdogrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/
From there, you will be contacted by a volunteer to talk more about what you're looking for and if the dog you're interested in might be a good fit.
Thank you for choosing to adopt a rescue dog! Whether you adopt from Rocket Dog or another rescue group, the fact is you will save a life. Adopting a rescued animal is a lifetime commitment! The first step in our adoption process is completing an adoption questionnaire here: https://www.rocketdogrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/
From there, you will be contacted by a volunteer to talk more about what you're looking for and if the dog you're interested in might be a good fit.
Our dogs live both in foster homes and at the Rocket Dog Sanctuary in Oakland. The best way to arrange a meeting for a specific dog is to fill out an adoption questionnaire on our website here: https://www.rocketdogrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/
We have adoption events every weekend throughout the Bay Area, which you can see here - https://www.rocketdogrescue.org/events/
Our dogs live both in foster homes and at the Rocket Dog Sanctuary in Oakland. The best way to arrange a meeting for a specific dog is to fill out an adoption questionnaire on our website here: https://www.rocketdogrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/
We have adoption events every weekend throughout the Bay Area, which you can see here - https://www.rocketdogrescue.org/events/
More about this rescue
We rescue not for politics, fortune, or fame, my friend… but for the kiss of a dog. Founded in 2001 by Bay Area animal activist Pali Boucher, Rocket Dog Rescue is a 501-C3 nonprofit corporation supported completely by donations. Our all-volunteer, home-based organization guarantees that your donations are completely focused on saving dogs. Rocket Dog Rescue’s ultimate goal is to help create a world where all companion animals have loving and permanent homes.
We rescue not for politics, fortune, or fame, my friend… but for the kiss of a dog. Founded in 2001 by Bay Area animal activist Pali Boucher, Rocket Dog Rescue is a 501-C3 nonprofit corporation supported completely by donations. Our all-volunteer, home-based organization guarantees that your donations are completely focused on saving dogs. Rocket Dog Rescue’s ultimate goal is to help create a world where all companion animals have loving and permanent homes.
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