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Murphy

Mixed Breed · Male

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_table] Germany Thüringen Bite – Accidents likely due to lack of socialization compatibility with others with fellow animals / Children Not suitable for small children, fellow animals must be tested, lives with a small female dog in the household Originally a loving dog with too much energy Originally a friendly cuddle bear, even with strangers. However, very food-aggressive. Needs a lot of mental work and exercise, which I can no longer provide due to my rheumatism. Currently runs around the house with a soft muzzle because he inexplicably bit my mother's hand and recently severely injured our small female dog due to food jealousy. New owners should work a lot with him and establish stricter rules. [/mk_table][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid gap="15" css="" grid_id="vc_gid:1757356025270-6e1c-2" include="4740,4742,4741"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Deutschland Thüringen Biss – Unfälle vermutlich wegen mangelnder Auslastung Verträglichkeit mit Artgenossen / Kindern Nicht zu kleinen Kindern, Artgenossen muss getestet werden, lebt mit einer kleinen Hündin im Haushalt Eigentlich ein lieber Hund mit zuviel Energie Eigentlich ein freundlicher Kuschelbär, auch bei fremden Personen. Allerdings sehr Futterneidisch. Braucht viel Kopfarbeit und Auslauf, was ich ihm leider aufgrund meiner Rheuma-Erkrankung nicht mehr bieten kann. Läuft aktuell im Haus mit einem Soft-Maulkorb rum, weil er aus einem uns unerklärlichen Grund meine Mutter an der Hand verletzt hatte und erst vor kurzem unsere kleine Hündin wegen Futter-Neid sehr schwer verletzt hat. Die neuen Besitzer sollten viel mit ihm arbeiten und strengere Regeln einführen.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Bad Hersfeld
Shelter
Hersfelder Tierschutzverein e.V.
Living with Murphy
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

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 Hersfelder Tierschutzverein e.V. in Bad Hersfeld.

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. Hersfelder Tierschutzverein 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 — Hersfelder Tierschutzverein 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 Hersfelder Tierschutzverein 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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