YOU’RE MISSING IT! I’m Rip and I’m the funnest, happiest boy and my forever family is missing all the fun! See the thing is, I have a wonky heart, which means I won’t live as long as most other dogs but I need a loving family NOW, ya know? My foster mama says she feels bad that she’s the one getting to enjoy all the great times we’re having!

I’m just over a year and a half  (I’ll be two in November) and I weigh about 60 pounds. You’d never know it by looking at me that I have a wonky heart – I play fetch and tug with foster Mom and my foster sibling.  I don’t just fetch either, I drop it for you to throw again!  I do what they call “self regulating” and back off when I feel like I’ve exerted too much. The only thing you need to do is get me to my vet visits at NC State every six months. I don’t have to take any meds, but might down the road.

I love everyone and everybody! People of all ages and sizes, I’m your guy.  I love kids, but might knock over little ones with my exuberance. And dogs! I love other dogs! Cats are fun too, but they don’t always want to play the way I play (like playing Chase for instance).  Foster Mom calls me “Playboy.” She said if you look up “Happy” in the dictionary, there’d be my picture!

But don’t worry, I can entertain myself too, when you need me to. Heck, don’t mind me while I throw my squeaky toy in the air and pounce after it. I’m also up for a good snuggle and nap time.

I’m not great on the leash, so you’ll need to continue my training with that. But I am crate trained and love my crate! It’s where I sleep at night and foster Mom throws a biscuit in and a chew toy in when she has to leave or is busy at work, and I’m perfectly fine.

So don’t miss any more of my life! Reach out to adopt me TODAY!