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Adopt Murphy

Male · Senior · 9 years

Magnificent Murphy loves being around people! His number one favourite way of spending his time is lying out in the shade in the garden and taking in all the smells and sounds nature has to offer. He settles well in the evening, all ready to get some beauty sleep in his cosy bed. He may be an older boy, but don't be fooled, he still loves to go out for a potter around local areas and exploring! Murphy enjoys running after his ball and the simple things in life. If you could offer this gentle soul his forever home, he would make a family very happy! Meet Murphy, a 9-year-old Irish Red and White Setter who is the sweetest boy who loves a fuss and a treat. This older gentleman is looking for his forever home with adopters who can give this gentle boy all the love he deserves. Murphy does still enjoy going out for walks, but would also really love to have a garden. In foster, he loves to snooze under some shade in the garden after an outing or just to get some fresh air, so it would benefit Murphy to have a private garden in his forever home. He has made some doggy friends whilst out on his walks, but would like to be the only dog in the home. He would not like to live with cats or birds. Murphy has been around younger children previously and could live with children 8+. This age could be lowered if the children are comfortable with larger dogs. He would appreciate minimal leave hours to begin with, but could slowly build up his leave hours to 2-4 hours.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧Harefield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Harefield
Living with Murphy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Harefield · Harefield

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Murphy home

What you'll need for Murphy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 senior dog waiting at Dogs Trust Harefield in Harefield.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Harefield, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

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. Dogs Trust Harefield 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 — Dogs Trust Harefield 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. 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 Dogs Trust Harefield 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 (EN). 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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