Murphy

My story

Murphy is a handsome 4.5 year old boy (born 10/3/2020). He has soft, medium-length hair and a big fluffy tail. He has a big personality and loves to play catch and chase after treats or his toy mice. He can also be easily entertained with treats in an egg carton or ice cubes in a water bowl. Murphy has many of the best traits for a cat – he is playful, friendly, and loving. He will gladly sleep on your bed at night if you will let him and while he probably won’t sit directly on your lap, he will enjoy being near you while you are watching a good movie or reading a book. He enjoys watching birds so a home with large windows for him to look out will be a good fit for him. On rare occasions, Murphy can get agitated when animals (most likely large ones) or unusual activities are happening outside when he’s looking out the window. In those rare moments of mania when he must feel threatened by the activity outside, he begins to hiss and if his person tries to stop him, he may lunge at them (not with biting fortunately but with scratching). The best approach to snap him out of this behavior seems to be a combination of talking loud, stomping, and/or ignoring him. It may be that an apartment on an upper level or at least a home with a small amount of outside activity is likely the best fit for him. Murphy is quite smart and when he thinks you aren’t spending enough time with him, he will gladly let you know by meowing and rubbing your legs to remind you he needs to be petted and played with. If you like having a cat greet you when you come home after a long day at work, school, or running errands, Murphy will happily oblige. He needs to be in a home as an only pet so that he can get all the love and attention for himself. He can be scared of loud noises such as landscaping equipment, loud trucks and trains so a quieter home with only adults or older children will be a better fit for him. Murphy will thrive in a home where he gets lots of attention but he will also want some times to be independent. Ask us today about this young, handsome, playful boy!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Murphy, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.