• Address: Greenfield, NH 03047 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/01/09
• Offered by: Shelter

Cocker Spaniel - Small - Adult - Male - Dog - Murphy
Description
Murphy's temporary foster mom reports that he's very happy to be out of the city shelter and he's adjusting very well - he even likes the 3 bossy female cockers who also live there! His foster mom says he has a great personality, is friendly and just loves his ball and other toys. She also reports that his feeding requirements are easy to manage. She simply softens several cups of dry dog food with water until it's mushy, then she purees it in a blender. He gets about half a cup of the blended food placed on a 9 inch high stool. He was famished when he first arrived last Friday so she's been feeding him 6 small meals a day but he's now more relaxed about getting his food and she plans to work him down to 3 meals a day. Murphy just loves being outside in the big fenced yard. We're hoping there's a special person just waiting for this happy boy. Murphy is a smart, affectionate 2 year old who was taken recently by his owners to a city shelter. He's got lots of energy and personality and he loves to learn new tricks - he knows how to lay down, roll over and give paw. He loves meeting new people, adores going for car rides and playing ball games. This small 22 pound boy is also a special needs cocker - he has a condition called mega esophagus. This means his esophagus muscles have lost tone so he has special feeding requirements. Murphy needs 3 small pureed meals per day. We've spoken to several vets who have said, that with proper care, their patients with mega esophagus have good quality of life and can live a normal life span.
Characteristics
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Age: Adult
Size: Small
Gender: Male
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 10052878
additional information
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England | Greenfield, NH | 603-547-3363 | ruffmama2@aol.com
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