Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt Murphy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

In July 2022, Murphy turned up outside the house abused, malnourished, with a broken jaw and dying. We took him into a pen in the garden at the house and spent the next weeks nursing him back to health. He made a full recovery apart from the fact that he has a crooked smile but that just adds to his charm. He is now at the shelter, happy and healthy.

Size
—
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Shelter
Rudozem Street Dog Rescue
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Rudozem Street Dog Rescue · BulgariaLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Bulgaria →

Listed 1 week 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Murphy

What life with Murphy looks like

Murphy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rudozem Street Dog Rescue in Bulgaria.

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 Bulgaria

Bulgarian shelters typically include full vet workup, sterilization, and passport. Many coordinate with EU rescue partners for direct transport to adopter cities in Germany, Netherlands, and Austria.

Bulgaria, Bulgaria — browse more dogs in Bulgaria.

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. Rudozem Street Dog Rescue 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 — Rudozem Street Dog Rescue 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 Rudozem Street Dog Rescue 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.
You might also like

More Mixed Breed pets

Zwerghamster, Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Hof, Hof
Unknown
Map

Zwerghamster

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Hof, Germany

Heidi, Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Hof, Hof
Unknown
Map

Heidi

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Hof, Germany

Ella, 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Hof, Hof
Unknown
Map

Ella

3 years

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Hof, Germany

More from Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Tiffin, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rudozem Street Dog Rescue
Female
Map

Tiffin

9 years

Mixed Breed

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Spartan, male 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Rudozem Street Dog Rescue
Male
Map

Spartan

6 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Sooty, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rudozem Street Dog Rescue
Male
Map

Sooty

9 years

Mixed Breed

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Martina, female 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Sharo Foundation
Female
Map

Martina

7 years

Mixed Breed

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Choki, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Sharo Foundation
Male
Map

Choki

38 months

Mixed Breed · large

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Chester, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Sharo Foundation
Male
Map

Chester

5 years

Mixed Breed

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Belcho, male 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Sharo Foundation
Male
Map

Belcho

6 years

Mixed Breed

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Dobri, male 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Sharo Foundation
Male
Map

Dobri

3 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Ollie, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Sharo Foundation
Male
Map

Ollie

40 months

Mixed Breed

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →

Adopt Murphy — 5yo Mixed Breed in Bulgaria | TailHarbor