08/26/2026
✨ Continuing our adoption spotlight series from the past year with Ripper! ✨
Ripper’s story with us began back in October of 2025, when we pulled him and his siblings, Salem and Goblin, from Live Oak Animal Control to save them from euthanasia. And, of course, since they came to us in October, we had to give the trio some spooky-season names to match!
The pups spent some time at the rescue growing, being loved, and getting ready for their next chapters. Eventually, Ripper got his chance to head into a foster home with an amazing college student who gave him all the love, care, patience, and guidance he needed. But she also gave him something else pretty special… a brother.
Enter Milo, who might as well be Ripper’s actual twin. 🤣 From the moment these two met, they bonded like long-lost brothers. They became inseparable, and it was so clear how happy Ripper was having both his foster and his best friend by his side.
At one point, Ripper was adopted, and we thought his forever-home story had been written. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out, and Ripper was returned. Without hesitation or a second thought, his foster welcomed him right back home.
And if we’re being completely honest… we always hoped that “home” would become permanent. We saw how much Ripper adored his foster, how comfortable and loved he was with her, and especially how deeply bonded he had become with Milo. It just felt like he was already exactly where he belonged.
This summer, his foster brought Ripper home with her to spend time with her family, and somewhere along the way, she made the decision we had all been secretly hoping for…
RIPPER IS OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!! 🎉♥️
After everything, Ripper doesn’t have to say goodbye to the person who gave him a safe place to land or to the brother who became his best friend. He gets to stay right where his heart has been all along. 🏡
And the best part? Salem and Goblin were adopted too!
Sometimes the road to forever isn’t a straight one, but it still leads exactly where it’s supposed to.
Congratulations, Ripper! We could not be happier for you, your mom, and your twin brother Milo. You found your forever, buddy. We love you so much! ♥️🐶
