Ripley (black poodle in my signature) is a rescued dog. He has been with us since 1/16/03 and I can't even remember life before he came. He is a doll baby and it seems like he has always been here! He just blended in so well instantly! I was at the shelter where I got him just yesterday, to get papers to filled out now that we have had him neutered. Of course after I finished with that I walked through the shelter and looked at the cage where I first laid eyes on him. I am so glad he is not there any more but living with me now in his forever home! It made me sad though. So many dogs, so few homes.