Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Murphy Short Pants! Or just Murphy to his friends.
Murphy was brought into a rural Louisiana shelter as a teeny little baby (don't miss his ADORABLE puppy pic in his photo album) with his mom and brother back in November 2025. His brother and mom were adopted from the shelter, but Murphy still waited. He moved to foster care in March 2026 and is now looking for his forever home up North!
As of April 1st, Murphy is 8 months old and 29 lbs. His mom weighed 30 lbs and we have no idea who or how big dad was, but we don't think Murphy is going to be a huge boy. He is definitely a low-rider and has the cutest short little legs.
Since being in foster, Murphy has been soaking up all the love—and giving it right back. He walks nicely on leash and is learning about potty training and crate training. This sweet boy loves to be petted, plays a great game of fetch, and already knows how to sit and respond to his name. He’s happiest with another playful dog to wrestle, chase, and curl up with for naps. And when he’s sleepy, he loves to sneak in some lap time too. He is happy to meet "strangers" and go on adventures, especially when he has other dog friends around. Murphy is a happy and social boy.
Murphy would thrive in a home with another dog and a family ready to continue his puppy training. Murphy is fostered with a cat and is very respectful of her and gives her a wide berth so he would be ok in a home with cats too. This sweet boy deserves all the love!
If you’re looking for a playful, affectionate, and slightly goofy best friend… Murphy might be your guy.
Murphy's album with more photos + video clips: https://photos.app.goo.gl/MSJjLGiz2gHgQanJ6. You may have to copy and paste the link into your browser.
Murphy is neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, and heartworm negative and current on heartworm/flea/tick prevention and deworming.
Murphy is currently in foster care in North Louisiana, but we welcome out of state adoptions. We have an amazing transport that delivers all along the East Coast... PA, NJ, CT, NY, VT.
PAWS of NE LA was formed back in 2003, and we have been sending our special Southern dogs to wonderful homes up North since 2010.
