My name is Rio!

Play the song “Rio” and she’ll dance — but what she really wants is a forever home to stay in.

Meet Rio — a calm, loyal teammate ready for her forever home

Rio is an approximately 1.5-year-old shepherd mix who made her way to Ruff Draft through one of our trusted rescue partners in Texas.

Rio and her sister were originally found along a river by a kind woman who took them in, helped socialize them, and gave them a safe place to start learning about life with people. She did her part — and now it’s our turn to help Rio find the forever team she’s been waiting for.

Despite her uncertain beginning, Rio is a wonderfully balanced girl. She’s house trained and crate trained (not a single accident so far!) and settles in beautifully to a home routine. She’s calm, playful, affectionate, and listens very well — the kind of dog who makes you feel like she must have had a home once and is truly ready to belong to one again.

Rio is Game Day Ready and does great with kids and other dogs. She hasn’t been tested with cats to our knowledge, so slow introductions or a trial period would be the best play for success.

And here’s the fun part — while she was at the Texas rescue, staff would play “Rio” by Duran Duran, and she’d start dancing… which is exactly how she earned her name. 💃🐾

If you’re looking for a steady, loving companion who’s past the chaos and ready for real life on a forever team, Rio is ready to sign her contract.

Breed & Size Disclaimer:
We make our best guess on breed based on coat type, size, muzzle shape, and other physical traits, but breed mix, adult size, and weight cannot be guaranteed. We always welcome friendly suggestions if you think something may be inaccurate!