Name: Rip Rizzo

Approximate breed: Lab mix

Gender: Male

Approximate age: 1 year

Approximate weight: 43 lbs

Vetting/Vaccinations: Up to date

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Good with Children: Unknown

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Cats: No

Housetrained: Yes

Crate Trained: Yes

Ideal Family: Patient, dog sibling

Adoption Fee: $550

 

Rip came up from the South via our rescue friends so he could find a patient, loving home in New England. He’s a shy boy that most likely hasn’t known many kind people in his first year of life, but he wants to love and be loved so badly. He’s very gentle and is smart enough to simply avoid things he’s nervous about. Treats and a kind voice will be helpful in continuing to build his confidence, as well as another dog in the home that can show him everything’s ok. He’s playful when it comes to his dog friends and he loooooves chew toys, so those are also great ways to show him life is going to be great from here on out! He’s also enjoyed finding new spots to lounge and sploot, or good windows to gaze out from. He’d be happiest in a quiet, more grown-up home (as kiddos can be a bit loud and unpredictable for a shy pup) with a dog sibling. He's been doing really well with leash walking and has been bravely exploring a little bit more every day. We can’t wait to see this boy blossom on his own time with a fantastic, loving person or family that will give him the quiet reassurance and supportive love he deserves. 

Does Rip sound like the sweetie for you? Fill out an adoption application today!

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All of our available adoptable dogs are on our website. If a dog is no longer listed on the Adoptable Dogs page, it means they have an adoption pending.

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We are a nonprofit organization - all adoption fees go towards the rescue, veterinary care, and transportation of these dogs in order to get them ready for their forever homes.

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We are a shelterless rescue. All of our dogs are housed in foster homes to help them de-stress and get used to a home environment while they await adoption, giving us the opportunity to understand their personalities and needs.