This cute-as-a-button little guy is called Murphy! He was given to CLSR earlier this year by a backyard breeder (who had docked his tail for some reason). Murphy is a very cuddly kind of guy and he especially likes to get tummy rubs. He's 3 years old and he weighs 11 lbs.

When Murphy first arrived to us, he tested heartworm positive. However, he has now gone through the full heartworm eradication treatment and is clear of them. He also stays on heartworm preventative monthly to prevent them from ever coming back again. Murphy is neutered and he's had a recent dental. He's up-to-date on his shots, has been dewormed, and is micro-chipped also.

Murphy is crate trained, and sleeps quietly in one for his naps and overnights. He's working hard on his potty training and no longer needs to wear a bellyband here at his foster home. He is also learning to walk on lead which is a brand-new skill for him.

Murphy's play group consists of an elderly schnauzer female and another terrier male. When Theo was here, Murphy played with him a lot also. He's not been possessive of toys and focuses mainly on his people. He loves to get attention and to be cuddled. He also loves to follow us where we go to see what we might be going to do. :)

What do you think? Does little Murphy look like someone you'd like to meet? If so, please fill out his online adoption application and that will start the ball rolling for you to meet him in person one day very soon. Murphy says, "Thank you very much for supporting cairn terrier rescue!"