Quote Originally Posted by kimlovescats
Yes ... I just adopted a 7-8 year old Golden Retriever yesterday! I not only wonder what he looked like as a pup, but why in the world his family could have abandoned him after so many years! He is absolutely a perfect dog!
Kim this is terrific news! You know we NEED pictures and stories!!

I don't wonder so much what Ripley looked like as how he was treated. I have many mixed thoughts about this. When I found him he was a matted mess, which initially told me he wasn't cared for at all. He sits so well for me when I groom him that I have to think he was regularly groomed at one time. I go around and around wondering about his past life. I only wish I knew.