Murphy is a 7-month-old Malinois/German Shepherd in Port Richey, FL, who needs $2,000 for Tibial Tuberosity Avulsion.

Hi, my name is Billy, and meet Murphy! We’re both happy to meet you! I am a 49yo single man who has never been married, but have found my happiness and fulfillment in the companionship of my dogs, and I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way. I rescued Murph from a sanctuary in South Carolina a little over a month ago and my little guy has had an arduous beginning to his short life.

I am fully aware of the responsibilities of parenting a breed like this, and I’ve done copious research into training and the psychology of a Shepherd, but he’s still a PUPPY! Through the first month together, we have been ‘click-training’ developing incredible obedience drills and behaviors, and both of us love it! Since we live on the Gulf coast of Florida, he loves the beach!

This poor guy fought Parvo (a typically fatal virus in puppies) with blood transfusions and his will to live, and that is WHY I knew my survivor was the one for me! During our first trip to the beach, we sat in the shade under a palm and created a bond that cannot and will not be broken… no matter what. Ever.

Ever heard of “Tibial Tuberosity Avulsion?” Me neither, until a week ago. While in his crate (I was at work) my ninja escaped, and somehow, that will forever only be known to him an Jesus, he dislocated/broke both knees simultaneously. By the way he was walking when I got home, I thought he broke his back! After a couple local x-rays, it was obvious my Murph needed immediate surgery.

Murphy had the necessary surgery on June 20th. I am full-time employed and work hard for every dime I have, but a surprise $6000 surgery is way beyond my financial means. This guy has a long healthy life ahead of him, I just need some help to make sure he has exactly that.