Meet Murphy: Puppy Mill Survivor With a Heart Full of Hope

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Adopted Date: 06/24/2025
• Pet's Location: pacolet SC, 29372
• Pet's Age: 4 Months 9 Days
• Pet's Size: large
• Pet's Gender: female
• Pet's Color: red/golden/orange/chestnut with white
• Pet's Breed: Golden Retriever / Poodle (Standard) / Mixed (long coat)
• Pet's Activity Level: Moderately Active
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? yes
• Pet good with kids? yes

📍 Available for Adoption through Carolina Poodle Rescue | Foster Location: Raleigh, NC

Rescued from the recent Raleigh puppy mill bust, Murphy is a 4-month-old Goldendoodle who’s showing the world just how much love and joy a second chance can unlock. With soft curls, bright eyes, and a playful spirit, Murphy is thriving in foster care—but what he really needs is a forever family ready to help him grow into the incredible dog he’s meant to be.

🧠 Why Murphy Will Steal Your Heart:

• Breed: Goldendoodle (Note: Not hypoallergenic; he will shed)
• Age: ~4 months (Estimated birthday: 02/04/2025)
• Weight: 24 lbs and growing (Expected adult size: 40–50 lbs)
• Training:
  • Crate trained
  • Doing well with potty training on a schedule
  • Learning basic commands (fetch, sit, and more!)
• Temperament:
  • Happy, curious, and incredibly smart
  • Very social—loves people and other dogs
  • Living peacefully with a cat in foster care

🏡 Murphy’s Ideal Home:

• Fenced yard required (minimum 4 ft)
• Another young, playful dog—or a clear plan for at least 4–5 days/week of puppy socialization
• Active adopters who can offer physical and mental stimulation
• Family committed to positive-reinforcement training and continued structure

🐶 More About Murphy:
Despite his rough beginnings, Murphy is healthy, well-adjusted, and full of energy. He enjoys carrying sticks on walks, snuggling at your feet, and—yes—sneaking into the shower to lap up water. He’s happiest when he’s with his person and would love to be your loyal sidekick from room to room (even to the kitchen or bathroom).

Murphy is currently sleeping through the night in a crate and doing great on a feeding schedule. He’ll need supervision and structure as he continues growing—but he’s more than ready to keep learning and loving.

🩺 Medical Info & Adoption Details:

• Neuter: Not yet neutered due to age (adopters will sign a spay/neuter agreement)
• Health: Up-to-date on vaccines, heartworm negative, ear infection treated
• Adoption Fee: $599

✨ Ready to Help Murphy Finish His Rescue Story?
From neglected beginnings to joyful beginnings, Murphy is already proving just how special rescue pups can be. All he’s missing now is a family to call his own.

📩 Apply to adopt Murphy through Carolina Poodle Rescue today and help this playful, lovable pup find his happily-ever-after.

Navid Tavakolnia