Ripley came to us three years ago with his sister, Newt. We got the call on Sunday morning from a young couple that had bought them from PetSupermarket. They tried to return them stating that one needed vet care from a neck injury as a result from fighting with his sister. After hearing this, we expected severe headtilt and not a ‘broken neck’ as they thought and we rushed to meet them. We were sickened to see this poor little three month old bundle of matted fur, sitting in pine shavings. We took them to the vet at once and were relieved we were not too late to save his life. The first thing we said after the vet visit was, believe it or not, he is going to live. This was how his name became Ripley.

Newt was adopted fast as she was a beautiful little lop ear but poor Ripley was left behind because of his health issues. His headtilt required trips to the vet and we were never sure how long he would last.

He is a very happy little boy and he receives lots of love from us. We can’t help but wonder what we could have done with tests and new therapy that might heal him completely or give him a chance at a normal life. However, the cost of those therapies is more than a non-profit can afford. So Ripley still waits for a miracle, and so do we.

Rest in Peace, Sweet Little One. Thank you for blessing our lives.
[January 17, 2013]