Rip is a happy-go-lucky guy looking for his best friend! He loves playtime and walks but could use some guidance on leash manners and jumping. Rip does not seem to be comfortable around horses and other animals and would most likely do best in a single pet home. This boy's loyalty and protective nature will win your heart over at the end of the day. HW+ simply means the dog has tested positive for heart worms in our screening process.  We utilize what is called the “fast-kill method” which means we place the dog on antibiotics for 30 days and then administer 3 injections in increments afterward.  The cost to treat heart worms is rather steep.  However, thanks to our generous donors, we are able to cover that cost for our adopters so long as they go to our veterinarian, Red Rocks Animal Center in Lakewood.We have no back story or update for this dog at this time.  When we do, it will be updated here.This is all the information we have currently.	Approved Applicants may make the adoption fee payment by clicking donate above.  Partial adoption fees will not hold a dog.	Dogs adopted with our rescue come with FREE training from #GoodPup to help you build strong bonds from the start!	If upon meeting the dog of your choosing at your scheduled pickup time you find that you aren't a good match, your deposit will be fully refunded.	Adoption fees include vaccines up until time of adoption, microchip, spay/neuter and 1st 30 days of free Pet insurance.  We are not affiliated with Pet First pet insurance. (you have to sign up for the insurance or it will not go into effect).  	The dogs in our care are fostered in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico.  While all dogs are picked up during our scheduled times, sometimes transport dates change due to unforeseen circumstances.  	More questions?  Read our FAQs here: https://4p4l.org/faqs/