I think Ripley is even more happy that you came into his life. I think he knows that you are the one that rescued him from what must have been a not so nice life and he is gonna live everyday thanking you...as you can tell, since his every waking moment is trying to jump into your lap!!

When my mom leaves the house to go out somewhere, Ripley waits in the window sill all day, until he sees her car pull up...(Bella does too)...

I am sure he became so attached to you, b/c he is so thankful for giving him the best life he could ever ask for!

Little Rippy, glad you came into our lives!!