Forever true to "the Underdog"
House trained: Yes
Energy level: Medium
Noise level: Barks occasionally
My foster guardian says: “My favorite thing about Murphy are all his silly antics!”
Likes: hiking, riding in the car, playing fetch, playing with other dogs
Hi there! I’m Murphy!
I’m a happy, gentle boy who loves playing, going for walks, snuggling on the couch (don’tworry, I always ask first!), and watching the world go by from the window.
My story started when I showed up outside my foster family’s door — pretty smart move, right? My human foster brother named me Murphy, as in Murphy’s Law, because my luck wasn’t so great before I met my foster family. I was abandoned and lived on the streets of D.C. for a while. If you’ve seen the rats we’ve got in this city, you’ll know that wasn’t exactly a picnic. No one really knows what my life was like before my foster family found me, but I can tell you it was sad and scary to be all alone, and I’m so grateful that my foster family found me. Now, I’m moving past the hard days, and ready to live life to the fullest!
For everything I’ve been through, I’m an amazingly resilient guy! My foster family says I’m very sweet, smart, social, and adaptable. I currently live with my two doggy foster siblings, and I love being part of a pack! We play together all day long, and have the most fun ever! I also love playing with my human foster brother! I keep everybody laughing with my hilarious funny “air chomp” noises when I play — my signature move! My foster family thinks I would be great as an only child, or living with human siblings. Basically, I’ll blossom wherever I’m planted!
I can be a little shy when meeting new people, but I warm up fast and then I’m super friendly. I’m quite loyal, so if you’re part of my pack, I’ve got your back. And by got your back I mean I’ll follow you around the house and make sure you’re never lonely. If an actual threat ever shows up, like someone riding on a bicycle…well, I’m sure you can handle that! I’m more cuddlebug than guard dog, but thats just what you’re looking for, right?
As attached as I am to my people, I’m also amazing in my crate, and do a great job sleeping in there when my people leave me home alone. I’m a really well-mannered boy all together. I’m also a smarty pants! I love snacks, and I’m a super intelligent and trainable dog. I already know ‘sit’ and ‘down’ and ‘shake’, I’m working on ‘stay’, and I’m excited to learn more!
Murphy’s law might have applied to me earlier in life, but things are on the up and up now, and I can’t wait to move forward and find my forever family! Think we might be a match? Apply to adopt me today!
