Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Murphy Everhart
TO APPLY FOR ADOPTION PLEASE SEND IN APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE BELOW:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/adopt/
Do you have room on your couch for a senior lovebug?
Meet Murphy, a sweet, loving ten-year-old Cavalier who is settling into care after a big few weeks.
Murphy’s beloved person recently moved into care and, through no fault of his own, this gentle little soul has found himself looking for a new person to love. He’s feeling a little uncertain right now, but underneath is a warm, affectionate boy who isn’t asking for much, just a soft spot on the couch and someone to potter around with.
Murphy would thrive in a calm home where he can settle in at his own pace and build his confidence. A peaceful environment with a predictable routine will help him feel safe and allow his lovely personality to shine through.
We’d love to see Murphy with someone who is home most of the day; a retiree or someone working from home would be his ideal match. He can manage some time on his own (he’s a dedicated napper who may not notice you’ve gone), but having spent his life as a companion dog, he’d love to brighten someone’s days all over again.
Murphy would be happy sharing his home with calm, respectful older children who understand gentle handling and giving a senior boy his space. He’s also met his first cat in care and has been perfectly content sharing his space with her. He could live with another dog, but we may give preference to an only-dog home as we’d love to see this special boy cherished as the centre of someone’s world.
Now for the practical bits: Murphy has a heart murmur, low vision, and reduced hearing, all sadly common in older Cavaliers. Like all senior good boys and girls, he can also show signs of reduced mobility. He’ll need a home committed to staying on top of his veterinary care and keeping life calm and predictable. He doesn’t let any of this get in the way of a good time, and he gets around just fine in his own gentle, unhurried way. We’re currently working with our specialist vets to make sure Murphy is feeling his very best.
One final thing: Murphy snores. If sweet doggy snoring ASMR sounds like your kind of soundtrack, Murphy may just be your perfect match.
Murphy is looking for that special forever home to treasure him through his golden years; somewhere quiet, loving, and close to his favourite human. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Not the dog you’re looking for? Please visit our website to see other
dogs waiting for a home.
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption/
Have you considered foster care? For more information please click on
the link below.
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/foster-care/
All our dogs are desexed, C5 vaccinated with intranasal, microchipped,
wormed, and flea treated. All necessary vetwork such as dentals,
surgery, eye treatment are also carried out. We are no longer heartworm
testing as we have not had one positive test since we began in 2006. If
a dog comes to us on heartworm treatment this is continued.
Medical notes
Health:Murphy will be seeing the cardiologist in June. Then he is going to need a grade 4 dental to bring him up to scratch. Sadly we can’t do much for his hearing or sight. Weight: 9.9kg.
Adoption details
We are a community fostercare network, not a shelter, and our dogs and cats are cared for in private homes. Note that we are very careful where we rehome our dogs and cats and we have an intensive process. If you want a quick turnaround we are not the group for you. If you seem like a good match for the dog of your choice we will organise a telephone chat, a meet and greet and a property check. We offer free assistance for six weeks for any issues, a lifetime takeback policy with full refund of the adoption fee, and will always be available to offer advice.
We care for our dogs and cats and we want you to as well. We know that genuine applicants have no trouble with this process and understand that if we refuse you a dog or cat, it is because you are not the best match for that pet.
Our commitment to the dogs and cats in our care is total and we treat each one as if we are passing on a family pet. This may not suit you so we point out that there are equally great dogs and cats available in pounds, shelters and with other rescue groups.
If you are still interested, please download an application form from our website:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
The application form must be emailed to us:
adoptions@victoriandogrescue.org.au
Please note that we do not take/make telephone calls prior to receiving an application.
Commonly asked questions and their answers are provided when you email us. Unfortunately we usually will not have time to reply to enquiries in more detail and will give priority to completed applications over enquiries. Priority will also be given to typed applications which are easier for us to read and to copy relevant parts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Victorian Dog Rescue & Resource Group Inc is a registered not-for-profit charity.
We appreciate our sponsors and all our donors so much, as without them we would not be able to save the pets we do, or run our programs that reach into the community to give a helping hand. Are you able to donate, sponsor or want to leave a bequest?
For more information please go to the links below. We so much appreciate your kindness.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.