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Breed | German Shepherd Dog |
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| Color | Red / Chestnut / Orange | |
| Age | Adult | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Size | Medium | |
| Coat Length | – | |
| Adoption Fee | – |
About Me
| Characteristics – |
Health Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations up to date |
| House-trained – |
Good in a home with – |
Contact Me
| 5959 Baker Rd, Suite 390, Minnetonka, MN 55345 |
| [email protected] |
My Story
Hi! My name is Ripp and I bet you are wondering what an adorable puppy like me is doing up for adoption. I came to The Bond Between at only 6 months with some concerns for back leg weakness and a heart murmur.
Recently I was diagnosed with fibrotic myopathy which means my muscles do not heal properly and become dense making it difficult for them to contract and do their job of moving when I want them to. There is no medical intervention to treat this so I am just learning to get around without full use of my back legs. However, since coming to rescue I’ve built up a lot of muscle with regular exercise and at home leg stretches so I am getting around, jumping into vehicles, and climbing stairs like any other puppy my age. The vet also noticed a heart murmur but the cardiologist says it’s nothing to be concerned about. None of these things slow me down in the slightest, I am pain free and absolutely digging life!
Speaking of digging did I mention how much I love digging in the mud? I am the happiest puppy in the world but I am most happy when I am causing chaos. I chase leaves, balls, squirrels and I even do a very good job of keeping up with my foster brothers. My foster mom thinks I don’t even know I’m any different than any other dog. I am a pure bred German Shepherd which means I am high energy and very smart so I will need a family that can keep up with me and work on training to keep my mind busy. I am also very loveable, and loyal I give kisses and love cuddling after a busy day of chewing bones and playing. I am sometimes very clumsy and always very goofy, I do a lot of talking to my people and other dogs, I love when I get attention and I know a few cute head tilts and whines will get me a lot of “awws and attention from people. I am completely potty and crate trained but am working on leash manners and to not be so mouthy when I’m playing or bored. I get along great with other dogs and considering my age I would likely adapt nicely to other small animals in the home. I am 75lbs and still working on putting on weight and will definitely be a large dog when I’m all grown up. I may require a little extra work and commitment someday but I promise to pay you back with love in spades. Accepting applications for my new best friend today!
Medical Bio: “I would love for my furever family to know a bit more about my medical history! I do have fibrotic myopathy, but at this time my mobility hasn’t been getting any worse and I manage as best I can. Management of this with pain meds if they were ever necessary could be an option for me at some point in the future. I was also diagnosed with a heart condition called a ventricular septal defect which is essentially a hole in my heart and an associate heart murmur. Don’t worry, they say it’s really small and the cardiology specialist says they “don’t ever expect this to be a concern for Ripp” Score. My adopters should know it may be recommended to have my heart checked annually for an echocardiogram for monitoring. Grain inclusive diets will be recommended for me and if a home cooked diet is preferred, a board certified veterinary nutritionist should be consulted.”
