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Do not forget to bring your pets inside when it is too cold outside. IF IT IS TOO COLD FOR YOU, IT IS TOO COLD FOR THEM! The law says: During cold weather, a dog shelter must have a windbreak at its entrance and have bedding material that is sufficient to protect the animal from cold and promote the retention of body heat.
Breed: Pointer mix?
Sex: Male
Age: 5 years approx
Size: Medium (33 lbs)
Color: Brown and white
Coat: Smooth
Vaccinated: Yes
Children: OK with children
Other Dogs: OK with dogs
Cats: OK with cats
House Trained: Yes
Crate Trained: Yes
Notes: Murphy is a 5 year old Pointer mix (likely Beagle), and a handsome one at that! He is a medium sized dog and is only 33 pounds. He is a very well-rounded dog, and his owner confidently told us he is: Good with other dogs big and small, and very playful. Uninterested in cats. Great with kids, and has been around ages 1-12 years old. Up to date on vaccines. Good for baths, especially if there is peanut butter involved. Housebroken and crate trained. He is a little anxious about being here, so he has been a little fussy with us. A cuddler, which we have already seen. He loves to be in your lap. The one "con" of Murphy? He is a marker! BUT, with time and obviously getting him neutered, that should subside. If you would like to give Murphy a home, send us a message or give us a call at (540) 921-2053.
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This dog has been available for 23 days
If you are interested in Murphy phone 540-921-2053 for an appointment to meet him at Giles County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday - Saturday 12pm-4pm by appointment only, Closed Sunday and Holidays.
Available for adoption on this date: Jan 8th 2026
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
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Adoption fee is $170. Fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines and a microchip. We can only accept cash and check.
- Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Bland, Pulaski, Montgomery, Craig and Giles County areas of Virginia.
- Dogs that have been spayed/neutered are available for adoption to any location including out of state residents.
- Adoption fee for a male dog is $170 and for a female dog is $170. Fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines and a microchip. We can only accept cash and check
We will not ‘hold’ or ‘reserve’ a dog by phone or e-mail or Facebook message. Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it. We will not keep a dog for you after its ‘available’ day.