Hi, my name is Rippy, and I live here at the rescue with my boyfriend Kona. We understand each other, since we both came to the facility as puppies, and we are both the only sibling left from each of out litters. I gotta be honest though, it‘s been awhile since anyone looked at me and called me a puppy. See, I have been at the rescue for close to a year now.

My brothers and sisters and I came here from the pound, after a mean man took us away from our Mama and brought us there, assuming we’d be put to sleep. He is one of those people who just don’t get it…he let my Mama keep having puppies even though it is SO easy nowadays to take care of that…I can’t even imagine how many of my half-siblings from other litters didn’t make it out of the pound alive. All because of a man’s ignorance. Those poor puppies. Thankfully a nice lady saved me and my litter, and the people at my rescue made a space for us.

It’s been great that all of my brothers and sisters have found homes along the way…but even as happy as I am for them, I am starting to get sad for me. You see, I am a very happy, snuggly, fun dog, and it is becoming torture for me not to have a human of my own to lick all day, every day. Don’t get me wrong, the humans at the rescue are great and they love me, but it’s just not the same as living in a house with a pack of my own.

Kona overheard the humans talking the other day and he filled me in on what they were saying. See they were too far away for me to get a good view of their body language and facial expressions----at times like that Kona helps me out. It seems they were saying how I am something called “deaf” and how that is what is keeping someone from coming and taking me home. Apparently “deaf” means that I can’t do something called “hear”…that has something to do with “noises and sound”. Kona has tried to explain it to me, but it all sounds so odd…I guess since I have never experienced any of it, as I was born this way and I don’t know any differently. I’ll tell ya, I don’t get the big deal AT ALL…see I don’t even know what it means to be “able to hear” and it obviously doesn’t bother me at all…heck, I don’t know what I am missing, so why are humans so worried about it? I think life is amazing, and although this hearing thing sounds intriguing, it makes no sense to me and I really don’t waste time worrying about it. I know how to play with my dog friends, and snuggle with humans, and lick faces and chase balls, so what do I have to worry about? Well, except maybe for how everyone keeps passing me by, choosing other dogs, labeling me as “different” and taking pity on me. They don’t seem to get it…I don’t need pity…I NEED A CHANCE. I’m really hoping that some human out there gets it, and is able to see all that am and all that I have to offer, instead of worrying about the one thing that I can’t do.

Well, it’s time for me to get back to Kona now…we have some wrestling and bouncing and dog-house-roof-sitting to do before it’s time for bed. Did I mention that life is good? Stop by and see me sometime…I’ll lick your face and show you what a good snuggler I am, even if you are too afraid of me being “deaf” to take me home. Even though I don’t get that line of thought, I won’t hold it against you…dogs are good that way, accepting and all you know.

Yours with lots of licks,

Rippy

Rippy is approximately a year old, spayed, micro chipped, heartworm negative (and on preventative medicine to stay that way), and up to date on all of her shots. She is happy and healthy and SO tired of waiting for her Forever Home. Rippy loves dogs and would do best in a home that already has a dog to keep her company…or we’d be HAPPY to adopt her along with one of her friends if you are dogless right now!!! : ) We feel it would be best if she went to a home without cats, as she gets pretty excited when she sees Thomas stroll by during her walks. Rippy loves humans of all shapes and sizes, including kids. She is an active girl and needs a home that is willing to give her lots of exercise and maybe even a job. She shows promise as a “Frisbee Dog“ or maybe an “Agility Dog“---she is a very smart, very driven dog. We can help you with some resources on how to obedience train a dog that is deaf. In addition, we can also give you some feedback on finding a trainer to support you as you teach Rippy.

If you are interested in adopting Rippy, or any of our other wonderful dogs, please visit our website at www.northmecklenburganimalrescue.org to fill out an application. If you aren’t ready to add to your family at this time, but would like to help the dogs, please visit our “ways you can help” page for more information on a variety of opportunities, from volunteering to sponsoring to everything in between. Thanks for your interest and for helping us to get the word out on this amazing dog who has been overlooked for no good reason at all.