Murphy aka Big Toes

After searching high and low in rescues, shelters and online for a dog that would provide protection and companionship, I found "Big Toes" at DPS via Petfinder. I looked at his scruffy face and fell in love. Watching a video of him being nice with a kitty was also a huge selling point as well! I sent in an application and received an e-mail the next day. I spoke with his foster mom over the phone the next day and he sounded perfect! I arranged to "foster to adopt" him, to see if we were a good match. The following weekend I drove to Pet Express in Campbell (an awesome pet supply store I might add), it was about a 2.5-3 hour drive. It was worth it! One of the volunteers brought out "Big Toes" and I almost cried when I saw him, it was love at first sight. He and I wandered around the store and checked each other out. I then loaded up the pet supplies that I needed and "Big Toes" and we headed back home. Upon getting back, I changed "Big Toes" name to "Murphy", as I thought it
suited him better. I decided within about 2 days that Murphy was here to stay. DPS sent me the adoption paperwork and let me mail it in, so that I would not have to make the 3 hour trek back to the bay area. I have had Murphy for almost 2.5 months and he is such a love! He keeps me company and is very protective. He and the resident kitty (who is 16 lbs himself) are pals (most of the time) and will snuggle next to each other on the bed or couch. He has won over everyone that he meets, and gets along with kids and adults alike. He is a sweetheart and I am so happy to have found him and that DPS helped me make such a great match! Thank you to Donna for her assistance and giving Murphy love and a home until he and I found each other!