Quote Originally Posted by Christiansmommy
Happy Gotcha Day Ripley!! I remember the day we first met. You must have known that mom was going to be at the shelter that day, must have had a sense about it...so you escaped from your former place, just to find your way to the shelter to meet mom! That is how strong your bond is to her!! I know you are cared for with the utmost love, and I know that is why you cling to mom's side like velcro...b/c you are so very thankful for her taking you in, and taking such good care of you. You are a sweet boy, and I can't imagine Mom and Dad's house without a Ripley in it!!

Happy Gotcha Day Rip!!!! We love you!! (even Harlee )

Thanks you, Robyn, darling daugter and friend, for saying this so eloquently! So true! So true! I clearly remember the excited phone call I got! Remember when Pam gave me Ripley to hold at the Pa PT meeting, while she went to visit the "ladies" and poor Ripley stared at the door, shaking like a leaf, regardless of my kisses? He wanted his mommy so bad! He almost leaped back into her arms! Happy Gotcha Day, sweet, dear, loving boy! Thank you for coming into our lives!