Meet Murphy.

Champaign, IL · 1 year 10 months · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)

Listed since Jun 23, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 21, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet a true "shadow-dweller" of the feline world—a cat whose substantial, sturdy build is entirely mismatched with his sweet, sensitive, and deeply playful soul. The Look: Big Frame, Bigger Eyes: At first glance, Murphy commands attention with a large, solid body, heavy paws, and a broad chest. But any intimidating presence instantly vanishes the moment you look at his face. His expressive, round eyes function like a window to his thoughts. When something catches his attention, those eyes dilate into giant, dark saucers of pure curiosity. Whether they are tracking a sunbeam or watching you open a cabinet, his gaze communicates everything from intense focus to absolute adoration without making a sound. Personality & Play Style: Despite having a big body, Murphy moves with a lighthearted, almost goofy energy when it's time to play. He isn’t aloof; he wants to be right in the middle of whatever you are doing. The Curious Investigator: Every delivery box, open closet, or rustling paper bag requires a thorough inspection. Murphy approaches the world with an open, friendly inquisitiveness. The Sassy Acrobat: Murphy loves interactive games—chasing feather wands, fetching favorite toys, or doing the classic "sideways crab walk" when he gets excited. He might also practice his mischievous ways, like batting a pen off a desk just to see it fall. Watching a large, substantial black cat leap into the air for a toy with total joy (and perhaps a little dramatic flair) is pure entertainment. The Sweet Companion: When playtime ends, Murphy’s sweet nature takes over. He is the kind of cat that leans their heavy body against your leg, follows you from room to room just to be near, and uses those massive, melting eyes to gently ask for chin scratches. The Perfect Balance: Murphy offers the best of both worlds—the robust, striking presence of a big-bodied feline with black gleaming fur, combined with the gentle, playfully mischievous heart of a lifelong kitten. Thank you for your interest in a CATsNAP cat or kitten! If you would like to meet a cat, please complete the online application located on our website catsnap.org. We do not have a walk-in facility; most of our cats are in foster homes. For this reason, we require an approved application on file before we set up a meet and greet. Completing an online application does not obligate you to adopt! We care deeply about our cats and want the best match for all involved. All CATsNAP cats and kittens are: Vaccination against Panleukopenia (Distemper), Rhinotracheitis, and Calicivirus Vaccination against Rabies (if animal is over 4 months of age) Testing for Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Initial de-worming, flea, and ear mite treatment Sterilization of the animal prior to adoption; no exceptions Micro-chipping as mandated by state law

RescueGroups record ID: 22575319

What this home needs

• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.