Ripley
Ripley, a five-year-old Sammy, came to NTSRI from Oklahoma. His owner surrendered him to rescue, rather than having him destroyed, after the owner's girlfriend accused Ripley of killing her cat. (It was later proven that Ripley was innocent of that crime, however.)
Ripley enjoyed the most loving of homes and the very best of care, with his family in Garland, Texas, for approximately six years. As often happens with older dogs, he did develop arthritis and had some difficulty moving, but his parents were faithful in seeking every treatment available to improve his mobility. It came as quite a shock when he passed away suddenly at the age of approximately 11 years. We feel the pain of his family's loss, but we know that Ripley is probably having a wonderful time playing at the Rainbow Bridge.