Murphy Needs A Home!
| Published: 10th May 2007 11:03 |
Staff at Dogs Trust in West Calder, near Livingston, are appealing for a new home for an older dog.
Murphy is an eight year old Labrador cross who has been very happy in a home but became upset when handed into the rehoming centre. Murphy longs for a quiet, calm home where he can be cosy curled up on the sofa, cuddled and left in peace when he gets in a crotchety old mood.
Murphy is still very active and enjoys his walks and chasing after a ball. He loves his trips in the car and walks on the beach.
In his distant past, Murphy has probably been handled a bit roughly as he is terrified of his collar tightening and of the phrase "lie down". He is wary of sudden movements and does not trust people completely, as if he has had very bad experiences of being disciplined.
Murphy has lived in a home who adored him before coming into the centre and he was happy in that home and trusted his family. He could easily have that love and security all over again if only someone kind would come forward and give him time and his own space to settle. Murphy prefers to be the only dog in the house and enjoys peace and calm.
Murphy is fit and healthy, but as with many older dogs, Dogs Trust will continue to pay for Murphy's veterinary treatment for the rest of his life.
If anyone can offer Murphy or any of the other 60 dogs at the West Calder centre a home, please call direct on 01506 873459.
ABOUT THE DOGS TRUST
Dogs Trust is the UK's largest dog welfare charity with 17 centre nationwide. It is famous for the phrase "A dog is for Life... not just for Christmas." And the charity never puts a healthy dog to sleep.
The West Calder centre was opened in 1994 by the Queen and is home to 60 dogs. Dogs are brought in by their owners, so full history and behaviour on ebvery dog is known. All the dogs are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped before leaving and come with free insurance, food, collar and lead and a behavioural back up service. The adoption fee is £75.
Every new home is checked before the dog is placed and over 600 dogs are rehomed each year.
17 staff work at the centre and there is a dedicated group of volunteer dog walkers.
The kennels are circular in design with underfloor heating and some have cosy sofas. Dogs can share with another for company and every dog is walked at least twice per day.
Training classes are held at the centre in a purpose built barn and are open to the public.
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