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Ripley is 8yo, weighs 45lbs, is spayed, is microchipped, but is not up to date on her vaccines (guardian will update her vaccines prior to adoption). Since the move, poor Ripley is living in the in-laws' basement and although she has a tv, is visited by in-laws occasionally, and visited by human dad after work, she's essentially alone about 20 hours per day, which is distressing to her guardians. Ripley is good in the car, can 'sit' and 'stay', dislikes/fears fireworks, loud bang noises such as bb guns/gun shots, rain, water, and being left alone. Ripley had a litter in the past and was wonderful with her puppies, but because of the other dog attack, she's aggressive toward larger and older dogs.
Ripley's guardian explains why she has made the difficult decision to rehome her: Through no fault of her own, Ripley needs a new home because her guardians fell on hard times. They had to downsize to an apartment, cannot afford the pet deposit/additional monthly pet fee and vet care. Additionally, since there are 2 small babies in the household and Ripley often plays rough, she doesn't know her own strength and could knock over and hurt the babies. Finally, there are many dogs in the new neighborhood and since Ripley's bite incident, she is aggressive to larger or older dogs.
BITE INCIDENT: Approximately 4 years ago, Ripley bit another dog who breached her territory and cornered her; the bite broke the skin, animal control was not involved, and the other dog was treated and is fine. Ripley's guardian explains:
| "About 4 years ago, a larger dog came into our yard and cornered Ripley. Ripley acted in fear and self defense and bit the other dog on the mouth. Since this occurred Ripley is very aggressive to larger or older dogs. Other dog was treated and is perfectly fine, we paid the vet bills and there was no ill will." | | |
Ripley's guardian offers a brief medical history: Seasonal allergies on Ripley's paws from the grass.
Ripley's guardian states the following regarding children: Although Ripley has lived with small children, her guardian doesn't recommend her living with small children, stating:
| "Ripley is currently residing with my in-laws in there basement until we can find her a new home. We have brought our two daughters, (one is 17 months and the other 2 months) to visit her and socialize but we can't have the girls on the floor with her because she doesn't understand her own strength with playing But when we're holding the babies, she does smother them with kisses and cuddles. She loves them, just plays too rough. She has been around kids around 4 and older and is perfectly great and sweet with them. But she has intense zoomies where she can barrel through them so we steer them clear of her when she's running like that. She also loves tug a war and she gets too into it and nips playfully when biting the toy and sometimes accidentally bites your finger and it hurts wayy to bad for a small child. Even for an adult it hurts pretty bad." | | |
Ripley's guardian states the following regarding dogs: Although Ripley has lived with dogs, her guardian doesn't recommend her living with dogs, stating:
| "She is very aggressive to other dogs, except puppies. She has had a litter in the past and loves babies so she is good with them if introduced correctly. We got a puppy about 3 years ago and she raised him and loved him like a baby. But other older dogs, or other dogs outside of our home, she acts very aggressive and barks and has incredibly intense anxiety. You better have her on a leash or a very strong grip on her because it will be bad." | | |
Ripley's guardian states the following regarding cats: Although Ripley has lived with cats, her guardian doesn't recommend her living with dogs, stating:
| "Ripley has always been good with cats and has lived with two in the past. But I say no to living with them because she hasn't been socialized with them in a couple years and it really depends on if the cat is okay with dogs." | | |
Ripley's guardian describes her as:
Very active
Barks alot
Playful
Friendly
Fence Jumper
Likes to be touched
Affectionate
Protective
Always at your side
Indoor dog
Outdoor dog
House-Trained
Crate-Trained
Likes men
Likes women
Separation anxiety | | |
Ripley's guardian describes her ideal future home: "Fenced-in yard, experienced owner, no pets or small children.
Rehoming Fee: None
Location: Sharpsburg, MD
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ADOPTION PROCESS
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2. When your application is received, a Placement Manager will do a basic screening. Applications will be forwarded to the owner for further screening and continuation in the adoption process.
3. Please give us 48-72 hours for a Placement Manager to respond after you submit your application. If it has been longer than that, please email: rescuewellrehome@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: We provide ALL of the information we have on this pet, here on this page, in its entirety from the pet's owner. For more on how our process works, please read our DISCLOSURE.
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April 30, 2024, 8:30 pm
