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Rio

  • Puppy
  • Male
  • Large
  • German Shepherd Dog

About Rio

El Cajon, CA

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Coat: Short
Black, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Loyal, Playful, Smart
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Rio’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Rio's Story

Meet Rio! This pup, along with his mom (Amara) and 10 other siblings, transferred to us from the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at 6 days of age! <br/>Rio is a gorgeous black beauty! As a follower, it is important that he is following well-behaved dogs and a good leader! He has a high prey drive and will do best will do best with dogs his size or larger. A home that will provide positive guidance and direction is where he will thrive. <br/><br/>Check out their rescue story here:<br/>https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid07LVqvxwreznCQSQH2FAkhJhV7bYrU6XqwVUMyvsL9vSaPQYUFQZqHZQnQzgmrU7rl<br/><br/>Health considerations: Rio was diagnosed with a valgus deformity ("knock knee"). Corrective surgery is not required. He may be more prone to develop arthritis in life and is taking joint supplements daily. No changes in exercise are required in the average household. <br/><br/>Additional Note: First two photos taken at 1 year of age. Third photo taken at 6 months of age. Final photo taken at 2 months of age. <br/><br/>Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.

Meet Rio! This pup, along with his mom (Amara) and 10 other siblings, transferred to us from the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at 6 days of age!
Rio is a gorgeous black beauty! As a follower, it is important that he is following well-behaved dogs and a good leader! He has a high prey drive and will do best will do best with dogs his size or larger. A home that will provide positive guidance and direction is where he will thrive.

Check out their rescue story here:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid07LVqvxwreznCQSQH2FAkhJhV7bYrU6XqwVUMyvsL9vSaPQYUFQZqHZQnQzgmrU7rl

Health considerations: Rio was diagnosed with a valgus deformity ("knock knee"). Corrective surgery is not required. He may be more prone to develop arthritis in life and is taking joint supplements daily. No changes in exercise are required in the average household.

Additional Note: First two photos taken at 1 year of age. Third photo taken at 6 months of age. Final photo taken at 2 months of age.

Meet Rio! This pup, along with his mom (Amara) and 10 other siblings, transferred to us from the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at 6 days of age!
Rio is a gorgeous black beauty! As a follower, it is important that he is following well-behaved dogs and a good leader! He has a high prey drive and will do best will do best with dogs his size or larger. A home that will provide positive guidance and direction is where he will thrive.

Check out their rescue story here:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid07LVqvxwreznCQSQH2FAkhJhV7bYrU6XqwVUMyvsL9vSaPQYUFQZqHZQnQzgmrU7rl

Health considerations: Rio was diagnosed with a valgus deformity ("knock knee"). Corrective surgery is not required. He may be more prone to develop arthritis in life and is taking joint supplements daily. No changes in exercise are required in the average household.

Additional Note: First two photos taken at 1 year of age. Third photo taken at 6 months of age. Final photo taken at 2 months of age.

Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.

How To Adopt

Rio was listed as Adoptable by Heart of Gold's Shelter
How can I adopt Rio?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Heart of Gold's Shelter. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Rio is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Heart of Gold's Shelter for details on the pet.
When can I meet Rio?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Heart of Gold's Shelter will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Rio, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Heart of Gold's Shelter, and they'll be happy to help!

Rio is from Heart of Gold's Shelter

[El Cajon, CA]

Our Mission
We are a private, specialized, no-kill, 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to providing housing & individualized care to dogs of all breeds. We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please contact organization for hours
Visits by appointment only
Location
9400 Blossom Valley Road El Cajon, CA, 92021

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