Murdock is a 3-year-old Alaskan Malamute mix (67 lbs) currently at OC Animal Care (Tustin, CA) and is at risk – needs rescue now.
Found alone in Fullerton with no owner and no one searching for him, Murdock arrived scared and overwhelmed by the shelter environment. Despite his fear, he has shown something important: when given patience and space, he softens, accepts care, and responds gently.
This is not a “behavior case.” This is a dog who lost stability and is trying to cope the only way he knows how.
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Now he is running out of time.
We are raising funds to pull Murdock from the shelter and secure rescue placement + foster support so he can decompress safely and have a real chance at life outside a kennel.
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🐾 MURDOCK #A1961486
- 3 years old | Male (Unaltered)
- Alaskan Malamute mix
- 67 lbs | Black & White
- Intake: 05/17/2026 (Fullerton)
- Kennel: 114
- Location: OC Animal Care, 1630 Victory Road, Tustin, CA 92782
💬 Volunteer notes: fearful in shelter, but gentle and responsive with patience. Needs rescue support, not more stress.
💛 Goal: Raise pull + rescue funding to get him out safely and into a foster/rescue placement.
👉 Donate here: https://hopepawsfund.org/donate-to-help-dogs-in-need/Donate
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