My name is
Rio!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Heart of Gold's Shelter

Adoption process

Submit Application

Approve Application

Meet the Pet

Home Check

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $75

This helps Heart of Gold's Shelter with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler

Color

Black - with White

Age

1 year 9 months old, Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

75 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

0302

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

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 with dogs that are 40lbs and up. A home that will provide positive guidance and direction is where he will thrive.

Check out Amara & pups' 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.

Rescue

Heart of Gold's Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID

0302

Contact

Jessica Garcia

Phone

(619) 312-0393

jessica@heartofgoldlegacy.org

Website

https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/

Address

9400 Blossom Valley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021

Donation

Checks can made out to the Heart of Gold Legacy Foundation and sent via mail to: 9400 Blossom Valley Road El Cajon, CA, 92021

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Available by request.

2.
Approve Application

After checking references and clearing all other questions that may occur when reviewing an application.

3.
Meet the Pet

Scheduled viewing appointment.

4.
Home Check

5.
Sign Adoption Contract

6.
Pay Fee

7.
Take the Pet Home

Congratulations!

Additional adoption info

We are not only looking for the best fit for the prospective adopter, but our rescues as well!

Go meet their pets

We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call to schedule a viewing appointment.

Our next Adoption Event is at the SDHS' Walk for Animals:
When: May 4, 2024
Where: NTC Park in Liberty Station
Time: 7am-11am

More about this rescue

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 note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.