Murphy

PoundHounds funds Murphy's visit to the trainer!

Murphy has been waiting a long time for her new home. She's overcome health conditions and is feeling great and looking good. It's time for her to go home! The Billerica ACOs decided Murphy needed more help than they could provide. Through our Training Program, PoundHounds has funded Murphy's training at Saddleback Pet Services in Northwood, NH. Trainer Nancy Fantom is working with Murphy on strategies to handle her strong reactions to other dogs. Nancy also will help place Murphy into the right home. It was hard for De and Maureen to say good-bye to this sweet girl, but they are thrilled that Murphy will have this chance to find a new life. If you are interested in learning more about Murphy, contact Nancy at 603-942-5988. Murphy is a wonderful dog and after all she has been through, she deserves the chance of a loving, committed "forever" home.

You wouldnʼt know it looking at these photos, but Murphy, a gorgeous female German Shepherd dog about 5 years old, has been through a rough time. Picked up as a stray, poor Murphy suffered a terrible case of skin infection, possibly due to neglect and ear mites. She was in terrible condition and clearly felt just awful, yet was so calm and sweet that the Billerica ACOs knew they had to help her. They contacted PoundHounds and through our Miracle Medical Fund, we were able to fund her treatment. After many baths, mite treatment and a switch to special food to rule out any allergies, Murphy has blossomed into a beautiful girl while still maintaining her sweet disposition. The ACOs report her to be pretty calm, enjoying her play time but happy to lay her head in your lap for gentle pets. Murphy does not seem good with other dogs, possibly due to her time on the street, so we recommend a home without other dogs. She has not been tested with cats. A home without small children would be best as their activity and noise level might startle her. Murphy might be considered a special needs dog as she will need some special attention to sort out any possible food allergies. But we consider just plain SPECIAL!

If you think you can provide all the love and attention that Murphy so deserves, please contact Nancy Fantom at Saddleback Pet Services in Northwood, NH at 603-942-5988. Thanks to the PoundHounds ACO Collaboration (PAC) program and a grant from the MAC Animal Friendly License Plate Grant Program, this dog is or will be up to date on shots, is heartworm negative and is spayed or neutered.