ADOPT 25072500137 ~ Old English Sheepdog Rescue ~ Sparta, NJ

25-07-25-00137D115RioRescue Me ID: 25-07-25-00137

About Rio

Old English Sheepdog / Poodle

Age: Young Adult

Sex: Male

When Rio first came to us, he was in a dark place - afraid and growly. With time and patience, he has opened up and showing a happier, playful side. If he knows and trusts you, he is very affectionate. He is wary of strangers and takes time to warm up. We are not sure of what his previous background is that caused him to be so wary but he is learning that there are nice people in the world. He has done great with the shelter staff and dog walkers that he knows but wary of those he is unfamiliar with. In one unfortunate incident, someone who did not have much previous interaction with Rio was bitten on the hand despite the sign on his run that no one was to approach him without management approval. With people Rio knows and is comfortable he loves to be in the play yard with them. He will romp and try to play catch me if you can when he knows its time to head back in - it is very cute to watch. Rio would do best in a quieter home without kids or other dogs and someone who understands to allow him to get acclimated at his own pace. He is housebroken and also walks well on a leash. Rio is 2-3 years old and 70 pounds. Please help Rio find the loving home he deserves. We do NOT ship our animals. All adoptive families must travel to us to meet their adoptive dog/cat. Applicants must live within a 2 hour radius from Sparta/Andover (07871/07821). Please understand that we are an animal shelter and thus unable to say whether the dogs are housebroken as they are not in homes. If you are interested in adopting, we encourage you to please submit an application on our website today so that we can try and process and pre-approve any potential adopters prior to our next adoption event. PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SUBMIT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION. WE ONLY ACCEPT ADOPTION APPLICATIONS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. ANY OTHERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Application link here: http://www.oscaranimalrescue.org/oscar-1-application.html Adoption Process: 1.Fill out an application 2.Meet & Greet 3.Adoption contract & adoption fee Rio's adoption fee is $300. This covers all their age-appropriate shots, microchipping and vetting. **If you are coming to an adoption event to see a certain dog/cat, please email ahead of time to make sure that dog/cat will be there that day. Please email 1-2 days before the event, as some animals are placed during the week and our list is constantly changing. For a list of upcoming pet adoption events go to: www.OscarAnimalRescue.org One Step Closer Animal Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE to the extent allowed by law. If you would like to make a donation to help us rescue more animals please send donations to PO Box 248, Sparta, NJ 07871. Please make your check payable to O.S.C.A.R.. Thank you for helping us save as many lives as we can. Don't forget to 'Like Us' on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/One-Step-Closer-Animal-Rescue-OSCAR/462492563811538 Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/oscaranimalrescue/ https://www.tiktok.com/@o.s.c.a.r.dog