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MURPHY

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 9 years

MURPHY is in urgent need of a retirement basket. Despite his age, he remains active, playful, greedy, and very affectionate, ready to share beautiful moments of intimacy with his humans. For his comfort and well-being, MURPHY must be the only animal in the household, so as to fully enjoy the attention and love he will receive. He deserves a calm and affectionate environment, where every day will be filled with play, cuddles, and tenderness.

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Murphy recherche un panier retraite urgent. Malgré son âge, il reste actif, joueur, gourmand et très câlin, prêt à partager de beaux moments de complicité avec ses humains. Pour son confort et son bien-être, Murphy devra être le seul animal du foyer, afin de profiter pleinement de l’attention et de l’amour qui lui seront donnés. Il mérite un environnement calme et affectueux, où chaque jour sera rempli de jeux, de câlins et de douceur.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Arry
Shelter
Gerhard Cramer)
Living with MURPHY
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 2 months 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 large senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Gerhard Cramer) in Arry.

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.

Note from the shelter: Must be the only animal in household

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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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. Gerhard Cramer) 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 — Gerhard Cramer) 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 Gerhard Cramer) 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 (FR). 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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