Murray

Murray spent his early years outside, watching life go by from the yard. Now that he has had a taste of being among people, there is no going back! Sweet, eager to please, and ready to learn, he is looking for a patient family who will give him the calm, loving home and attention he has always deserved.

  • Sweet, people-loving boy who is still figuring out the world
  • Needs patient people who will fill in some gaps and gradually increase his exposure to the big wide world
  • Gets excited easily; working on appropriate greetings; knows some basic commands
  • May be okay with some dogs; Probably not good with cats; Kids 8+ OK
  • Needs a quiet home with people who are around a lot; loving and seeks reassurance

Hi, I’m Murray! I’m a sweet, three-and-a-half-year-old Golden boy with a confession to make: life kind of passed me by for a while. I spent my first years outside in the yard or in a crate when I was let inside. My people didn’t have enough time for me, so I missed out on some fundamentals and exposure to the big, wide world. But I’m here now, and I have decided that being with people is basically the greatest thing that has ever happened to me.

I am, honestly, a little unsure of new things. New places, new people, new situations…I need a moment. Once I warm up though? I’m all in. Happy tail, paw on your knee, eye contact that says I really, really like you. I know Sit and Down, so I am not starting from zero here. I do get excited, and when I am not sure how else to express it, I can be a little…enthusiastic. The good people at Homeward Bound are helping me find better ways to express myself and channel all that joy.

I have met some dogs here and done pretty well! I had a great chase-and-play session with some new dog friends, and I can be friendly with others on leash, too. I just don’t always know how to start things off on the right paw, so it helps to go slow and let me figure things out. Cats are probably not my scene. And kids who are seven and up? I think that could be wonderful.

What I really need is someone patient, someone who is home enough to help me finally understand what it means to truly belong somewhere. A quiet house, a consistent routine, and people who believe in me would go a long way. I have a lot of love saved up from all those years of waiting, and I am ready to give it all to you.