Adopt

My name is Rio!

Posted 5 days ago | Updated 4 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $400

This helps Big Bones Canine Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Belgian Malinois
Color
Age
4 years old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Pet ID
10207

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Rio is a healthy and active 4 yr old belgian malinois mix who needs a new home due to her owner passing. The family has her in a board and train program at Mountain States K9 Academy in Windsor currently, so her new family will be able to be coached with her newly learned commands and techniques at no cost to her adopter.

She is house trained, walks on leash, loves to hike and play and is a wonderful companion dog! She and her mama were close and best friends prior to her owners passing, so she would love to find another human who has a place in their heart for this sweet girl.

She has not lived with cats, so that is uncharted territory at current, but we can cat test her soon if needed! She lived as the only dog at her home and did fine as an only dog, but that isn’t necessary. With a positive meet and greet she could do well with another dog in the home as well!

She is up to date on vaccinations and is great at the vet and on car rides. Rio is a trim 61 lbs of love and would make a great hiking dog, companion pal, an all around great Colorado dog!
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
10207
Contact
Kristie Fisher
Phone
Address
Windsor, CO 80550

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

To submit an application, you will need to create an AnimalsFirst account. Please write down the username and password that you create.

2.

Home Check

Home visits are being done virtually due to Covid.

3.

Meet the Pet

The majority of our dogs are in foster homes along the front range. Fosters will contact you to schedule a meeting with you and your dog.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

Contracts will be signed through your AnimalsFirst account. Please have your login information prior to meeting the dog.

5.

Pay Fee

Payment will be made through your AnimalsFirst account. Please have your login information prior to meeting the dog.

6.

Take the Pet Home

Don't forget an adoption picture! We like to post adoption pictures to our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Additional adoption info

Application, home visit, meeting dog(s), contract, fee

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Over 75% of our dogs are in foster homes along the front range. The foster will get in touch to schedule meetings for their foster dog. Meetings will happen in/near their homes since that is where the dog is the most comfortable. We do want you to bring family members (human and dog) to the meeting! Dogs who are currently at our Windsor facility will have meetings there and a volunteer will reach out to schedule those meetings with you. Please be aware that we do not place our dogs on a first come, first served basis, but rather a best-fit placement. Never fear, applications are valid for a year so if the first dog you meet isn't a good fit, we will have plenty of time to find one that is.

More about this rescue

We are an all breed, 501(c)3 non-profit, dog rescue located in Windsor, CO dedicated to helping dogs in need! While our hearts lie with the giant breeds, our mission is to save any dog from death, illness, and misfortune regardless of their size, age, breed, or health status.

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