Murphy
American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · Adult (5 years 6 months) · Male · Large · Jackson, MS
Notes from Animal Rescue Fund of MS
Hi, I'm Murphy! If they ever reboot an action movie and need a four-legged sidekick, I'm your guy! I wake up every day ready to bust a loop, chase a toy, explore new places, and make every adventure a little more exciting. My goofy expressions—and ears that seem to have a personality of their own—keep everyone smiling. After I've burned off a few zoomies, I'm perfectly happy to trade action hero duties for hanging out with my favorite people. Life is too short to spend behind kennel bars, and I've spent far too much time watching the world go by. I think it's finally my turn to be somebody's adventure buddy. Ready? Let's go!
About Murphy
Gets along with
- Dogs
- No
- Cats
- No
Home and care
- House-trained
- No
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Needs a yard
- Yes
- Fence
- 6 foot
- Energy
- Moderate
- Exercise needs
- Moderate
- Grooming needs
- Low
- How vocal
- Quiet
- With new people
- Friendly
- Training
- Needs Training
- Owner experience
- First-timers OK
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Special needs
- No
AffectionateEager to pleaseEven-temperedPlays fetchGentleGood in the carGoofyIntelligentNo female dogsNo large dogsNo male dogsNo small dogsOlder kids onlyPlayfulPlays with toys
As listed by Animal Rescue Fund of MS. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Animal Rescue Fund of MS using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Animal Rescue Fund of MS, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.



