Dr. Rippie loved his town. He knew what it meant to be a part of a community. A good neighbor. A trusted friend. A real small town vet with a big heart. It’s in that spirit of generosity that Dr. Torre and the staff at Pennsauken Animal Hospital have started a non-profit called Dr. Rippie’s Helping Paws.
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Helping Paws is based on the belief that every animal deserves an advocate, a voice that will speak for them and fight for their future. Lost, stray, and abandoned animals need someone to stand up for them if they have a good prognosis. Your support and donations towards this program will help us provide the medical care these animals deserve.
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We can all think of a pet we lost too soon. A loved one we would give just about anything to have one more day with. One more game of fetch. One more shared cat nap. Let’s do this together.
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All funds raised will be used to help animals in need of live-saving medical care.
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Current Cases
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Status: Meet Digit. She is around 1 years old was found tied to a fence with signs of previously being confined for a long period of time. Her legs and paws showed she had been lying in urine, was missing a toe, had long nails, and very malnourished. Worst of all, she was parvo positive. Her eyes begged for help. She is now parvo free and learning how to dog at a wonderful foster home. She is ready to meet her forever family!
Digit
Potential Adoption Pending
Status: When we saw those eyes we knew we had to help. Remi has been severely neglected. Right now he is terrified of almost everything, just skin and bones. There are wounds on his legs most likely from being confined for long periods in a crate. Though he is scared, all he wants is affection. With time, love, and proper care, we know a wonderful dog is in there. We need a long-term foster for him, so if you can open your home, please let us know. He needs a calm space that can help give him confidence. If you can't open your home but can donate financially toward his care we would greatly appreciate any help. Estimated to be around 1 year old.
Remi
Status: Meet Kitmir! Kitmir is a 9 month old female Anatolian Shepherd. Kitmir and her brothers and sisters were born at a local auto body shop in July 2023. Helping Paws and Pennsauken Animal Hospital worked closely with Kitmir's owner to assist with getting the care their litter and mother needed. After spending the last few months at what she thought was her forever home, Kitmir was unfortunately returned to the auto shop a few days ago (due to no fault of her own). Luckily, her owner knew just who to call for help! Helping Paws. An auto shop is no place for this sweet girl to live. We are looking for a forever home for her!
Kitmir
Status: Meet our newest intake, Nova! This little puppy came to us after she got into some rat poison. When she came to PAH, it was clear she was very sick. The team quickly acted and now, after hospitalization, Nova is doing so much better. She is 6 months old, playful, and heading into foster care. She is now ready for adoption!! Nova is good with other dogs, cats and all humans.
Nova
Potential Adoption Pending
Status: Bruno was sick for about a week with vomiting and diarrhea that didn't improve. When he arrived at Pennsauken Animal Hospital he was very unstable and in immense pain. It was discovered that Bruno had two foreign bodies in his system and needed surgery. Our team worked to stabilize him enough to handle surgery, and honestly there were a few moments we didn't know if he could pull through. We are thrilled and relieved to say that he has been slowly improving and his pain has been decreasing. Bruno is now ready for foster. The worst is over and he now has his chance at a new life! Bruno is around 2 years old.
Bruno
Status: Meet Sarabi! Currently in foster, Sarabi is a 3 month old female Anatolian Shepherd. Sarabi and her brothers and sisters were born at a local auto body shop. Helping Paws and Pennsauken Animal Hospital worked closely with Sarabi's owner to assist with getting the care their litter and mother needed. The care of so many dogs became too much for the owner. Luckily, her owner knew just who to call for help! Helping Paws. An auto shop is no place for this sweet girl to live. We are looking for a forever home for her!
Sarabi
Status: Meet Sarafina! Currently in foster, Sarafina is a 3 month old female Anatolian Shepherd. Sarafina and her brothers and sisters were born at a local auto body shop. Helping Paws and Pennsauken Animal Hospital worked closely with Sarafina's owner to assist with getting the care their litter and mother needed. The care of so many dogs became too much for the owner. Luckily, her owner knew just who to call for help! Helping Paws. An auto shop is no place for this sweet girl to live. We are looking for a forever home for her!
Sarafina
Past Helping Paws Cases
Our Forever Helping Paw
Sophie is a very special case.
Soph is wonderful with other cats and dogs. She loves her humans and interacts well with them - but she HATES change. Changes in the home, vet visits - hates it all. If something changes, she does need an adjustment period to get used to any new change. She is does well on Prozac but does need sedated vet visits. No matter what or how long, we are committed to providing Sophie a loving home. We know that every life has value, even the more complicated ones.