Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie - Rio - Medium - Senior - Male - Dog

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　　The cutest busy Sheltie boy you'll ever meet!

　　Rio is adorable looking and adorable acting. Once you meet him you'll know how empty your life is without a cutie like this old boy. Rio is a senior boy around 10 years old or older but he is filled with such joy that you can't help but feel great around him. He LOVES to cuddle. He likes to lay on my couch. He's fascinated with our cat but doesn't do anything to hurt her. He likes to follow her around and stare at her. He also likes to talk to her but we discourage that (barking). Rio has a little boy bark...not shrill...but softer than a typical bark. Whether you have 6 months or 6 more years with Rio in your life, you wouldn't regret adopting him for even a moment because he brings so much into any relationship. You know how some of your friends build you up and are positive people and others are not? Rio is like one of those great friends who can always see the positive side of things.

　　Rio was picked up as a stray by the Humane Society who turned him over to Sheltie Rescue. They would normally euthanize him because he is at least 10 years old and was not neutered. He is neutered now. I suspect he was used to breed. He has no teeth at all which tells me that someone was taking him for regular dentals and he needed all of his teeth pulled. When our vet checked him we found that he had a terrible skin infection which we're treating him for with common antibiotics. That infection is clearing up beautifully. I gave Rio a medicated bath and when I did it became obvious that Rio is quite used to being bathed and groomed. At some point in this boy's life someone took excellent care of him. We have no idea what caused him to lose his caring family and become a stray that was picked up by Salt Lake Humane. For more information about Rio and to look into adopting him please go to and fill out our Application for Adoption. Rio's adoption fee is only $100.00 but you've got to have a great home for a little old joyous Sheltie-boy, to adopt him. You can also call Barbara at Sheltie Rescue at . Also check out any new photos or videos at We hope to post video of Rio here soon.

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　　Support is needed to save the dogs we love.

　　Your sponsorship of $5.00 or $10.00 a month helps your favorite dog more than you might think. Please consider making a small donation.

　　Help us pay our vet bills. Shop at SheltieRescueMall.com

　　Blog about your dogs and see more rescue pictures and stories at http://SheltieTales.com

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　　CHARACTERISTICS:

　　Breed: Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie

　　Size: Medium

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　　Pet has been spayed/neutered

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