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Mixed Breed · Male

On November 25, we saw Murphy again. He has gained some weight and looks great. Still, Murphy is very friendly and open and loves to run. We got to know and love Murphy on our visit on November 24. Murphy is a very friendly and open dog who greeted us with great enthusiasm. He likes cuddles and loves it when someone engages with him. When we approached the run, the whole dog was in motion with joy. In the free run, Murphy happily jumped from one person to another. He was quick to be excited about toys and allowed himself to be enticed to play. Greeting him, aggressive behavior from dogs in the adjacent runs was ignored by Murphy. With female dogs, Murphy gets along well in direct contact. With male dogs, it depends on their affinity. He mostly ignores larger male dogs but may bark at smaller ones. We are looking for a home for the expressive, agile male dog where he will be sufficiently challenged and supported. We imagine that Murphy would be enthusiastic about working with his person in various areas of running sports, such as Canicross or nose work. A securely fenced garden where Murphy can play would be great. We do not know what Murphy has experienced in his previous life, but it is certain that he has not experienced life in a city, so the new home should be more rural. Who will take Murphy into their home and show him all the things he has not yet experienced? Murphy was rescued from Ancsa by a shelter from an overcrowded killing station. No one had been looking for him, and no one wanted to adopt him. Murphy was very skinny and is now being fattened up at the animal shelter.

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Im November 25 haben wir Murphy wiedergesehen. Er hat gut an Gewicht zugelegt und schaut toll aus. Nach wie vor ist Murphy sehr freundlich und aufgeschlossen und liebt es, zu rennen. Wir haben Murphy bei unserem Besuch im November 24 kennen und lieben gelernt. Murphy ist ein sehr freundlicher und offener Hund, der uns begeistert begrüßte. Er mag Streicheleinheiten und liebt es, wenn sich jemand mit ihm beschäftig. Wenn wir uns dem Zwinger genähert haben, war der ganze Hund vor Freude in Bewegung. Im Freilauf sprang Murphy freudig erregt von einem Menschen zum anderen. Er war schnell für Spielzeug zu begeistern und ließ sich zum Spielen annimieren. Gegen ihn gerichtetes aggressives Verhalten von Hunden aus den anliegenden Zwinger ignorierte Murphy. Mit Hündinnen kommt Murphy im direkten Kontakt gut zurecht. Bei Rüden entscheidet die Sympathie. Größere Rüden ignoriert er meistens, bei Kleineren pöbelt er schon mal. Wir wünschen uns für den ausdrucksstarken, agilen Rüden ein Zuhause, in dem er ausreichend gefordert und gefördert wird. Wir können uns vorstellen, dass Murphy in den verschiedenen Bereichen des Laufsports zum Beispiel Canicross oder bei der Nasenarbeit begeistert mit seinem Menschen arbeiten würde. Ein sicher eingezäunter Garten, in dem Murphy herumtollen kann, wäre super. Wir wissen nicht, was Murphy in seinem bisherigen Leben hat kennenlernen können, ganz sicher aber nicht das Leben in einer Großstadt, weshalb das neue Zuhause auch eher ländlich gelegen sein sollte. Wer nimmt Murphy an seine Seite und zeigt ihm all die Dinge, die er bisher noch nicht kennenlernen konnte? Murphy wurde von Ancsa aus einer überfüllten Tötungsstation gerettet. Niemand hatte nach ihm gesucht und niemand wollte ihn adoptieren. Murphy ist sehr mager und wird nun erst einmal im Tierheim aufgepäppelt.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Solingen
Shelter
Fellfreunde e.V.
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Bringing Murphy home

What you'll need for Murphy in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Murphy

What life with Murphy looks like

Murphy is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fellfreunde e.V. in Solingen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Murphy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Murphy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Fellfreunde e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Murphy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Murphy if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fellfreunde e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Murphy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Murphy isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Fellfreunde e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Murphy and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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