My name is RIO!

Posted over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services

Adoption process

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Meet the Pet

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Color

Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

Age

5 years old, Adult

Size

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

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

A1194853

My details

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

**VOLUNTEER NOTES FROM 4/28**

I took Rio on a DOTR today to the groomer and Freedom Park. He is a wonderful dog! Photos/videos were added to MyAlbum.

•Groomer said he was a perfect angel for bath and nails.
•Had to lift him in the car the first two times, but the third time was a charm. He jumped in on his own. Lays down the whole ride.
•Some dogs he ignores, some dogs he is interested in. Doesn’t lunge or act aggressive.
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•Enjoyed watching the ducks on the pond, but did not pull toward them.
•Walks your pace. Also happy to sit by the bench and people watch.
•Not fazed by bicycles, scooters, or anything that we passed.
•Walked by soccer games, volleyball games, and the playground. Nothing fazed him.
•Loved pets from kids and adults.
Very easy-going and sweet! Just goes with the flow. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Nice older shepherd boy
Takes treats super gently
Loves sniffing everything on trails
The most chill and easy boy.
Loved the trails
Very easy to leash and walk
Calm and sweet demeanor

Shelter

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services

Contact info

Pet ID

A1194853

Contact

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Phone

(704) 336-7600

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Website

https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/Animal-Care-and-Control

Address

8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.
Meet the Pet

3.
Pay Fee

4.
Take the Pet Home

As long the pet is spayed/neutered, you can take them home the same day.

Additional adoption info

Call 311 for more information! To view all of our adoptable animals, please visit https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/Animal-Care-and-Control/Adoption-Programs
Not all adoptable animals are listed on Adopt a Pet. Citizens are encouraged to visit the shelter to view and interact with our adoptable animals.
Fees tend to range from $10 to $118 depending on the species, gender, and sometimes size of the adoptable pet. We also have adoption specials where designated pets are free with a monetary donation. Those are announced on our social channels.

Adoption application

https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/Animal-Care-and-Control/Adoption-Programs/Adopt-a-Pet

Go meet their pets

8315 Byrum Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Our Business Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11am-7pm
Sat and Sun: 11am-5pm
Excludes Holidays.

More about this shelter

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services pet adoption program brings animals and people together. If you are looking for a new pet, Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services shelter has a wide variety of animals to adopt; from dogs and cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, to the occasional snake and pot-bellied pigs. The shelter also has two specially designed bonding areas for people to interact and play with the animals they are considering for adoption.