Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Ripley: The Tiny, Fearless Chaos Coordinator
If you've ever wondered what would happen if a sheepdog, a comedian, and a squeaky chicken toy were combined into one adorable package, allow us to introduce you to Ripley.
Ripley is 100% blind, 100% deaf, and approximately 1,000% convinced she can do anything. And to be honest? She's usually right.
Ripley navigates her world entirely through her nose, her touch cues, and sheer determination. She knows commands like sit, touch, paw, and wait through hand-on touch signals, proving every day that being blind and deaf doesn't stop her from learning, loving, and living life to the fullest.
Ripley is an active girl who loves running, exploring new scents, and showing off her surprisingly strong herding instincts. She'd probably volunteer to organize your household if she could. She's also a professional shoe thief—not because she destroys them, but because footwear belongs in her personal collection.
When playtime is over, Ripley transforms into a world-class cuddle bug. She loves being close to her people and happily follows them from room to room, making sure no snack is eaten without proper supervision.
She is crate trained, walks nicely on a leash and is treat motivated. Because Ripley can't see or hear, regular potty breaks help her stay successful with house training.
Ripley absolutely adores other dogs, loves kids, and has never met a stranger she didn't want to be friends with. Cats, however, are a different story. She is completely obsessed with them and would happily spend her entire day chasing and "managing" them, so a cat-free home is a must. Small animals are also not a good fit due to her strong herding instincts.
Ripley *must* go to a home with another confident dog, she is just too scared without one.
One of Ripley's greatest talents? Being completely unbothered by life. Thunderstorms? Fireworks? Loud noises? She has no idea they're happening. The only thing that startles her is being bumped unexpectedly while she's sound asleep.
A few things about Ripley:
-Ripley is very sensitive to sunlight and needs protective goggles when outdoors. Being mostly albino, UV exposure can irritate her eyes quickly.
-Stairs are still a work in progress, but she's learning.
-She can get carsick, so road trips may require a little planning.
-She relies heavily on her people for guidance and reassurance, making her a wonderful companion for someone looking for a devoted sidekick.
Perhaps the best thing about Ripley? Her bark sounds exactly like one of those squeaky rubber chicken toys.
We're not kidding.
Ripley doesn't need a perfect home. She just needs a family willing to see past her vision and hearing loss, and recognize the incredible, funny, loving, adventurous dog underneath. She may not be able to see you, and she may not be able to hear you, but she will absolutely love you with her whole heart.
Ready to be Ripley's eyes, ears, and favorite human? Apply to meet this sweet baby!
https://peaceloveandpawsrescue.com/adopt%2Ffoster-application
