Rio
Portuguese Water Dog
$400
adoption feeAt a glance
A little about them
Rio is a 55-pound purebred Portuguese Water Dog who will soon turn 6. After losing the only family he has known, he is experiencing tremendous fear and stress in an unfamiliar environment. Rio is not aggressive—he is frightened, confused, and in need of patience, kindness, and a peaceful home where he can feel safe.
Ideal Home
Rio needs a quiet, calm, experienced home that can provide patience, support, care, and reassurance while he adjusts.
Ongoing Health
No medical conditions or health testing information is provided.
Training & Support
Rio is house-trained. He currently trembles, keeps his tail tucked, hides in his kennel, and may growl or show his teeth when frightened. He accepts gentle petting and responds to kindness, but needs time and understanding to build trust.
Application Details
- Begin the application process by contacting the provider through Wags.
- Rio is available for Texas.
- Adoption fee: $400.
Transportation
Transportation is included in the adoption fee.
Rio is a 55-pound purebred Portuguese Water Dog who will soon turn 6. After losing the only family he has known, he is experiencing tremendous fear and stress in an unfamiliar environment. Rio is not aggressive—he is frightened, confused, and in need of patience, kindness, and a peaceful home where he can feel safe.
Ideal Home
Rio needs a quiet, calm, experienced home that can provide patience, support, care, and reassurance while he adjusts.
Ongoing Health
No medical conditions or health testing information is provided.
Training & Support
Rio is house-trained. He currently trembles, keeps his tail tucked, hides in his kennel, and may growl or show his teeth when frightened. He accepts gentle petting and responds to kindness, but needs time and understanding to build trust.
Application Details
- Begin the application process by contacting the provider through Wags.
- Rio is available for Texas.
- Adoption fee: $400.
Transportation
Transportation is included in the adoption fee.
Health & wellness
From the listingReported by Mike's Chance Animal Rescue.
Know the breed
We don’t have a typical Portuguese Water Dog price to compare yet.
Common questions
Rio is terrified and confused after losing his family and being placed in an unfamiliar environment. His fearful behavior is not aggression; he needs patience, kindness, and time to feel safe.
Rio needs a quiet, calm, experienced home that can provide patience, support, care, and reassurance while he adjusts.
Meet the shelter
Mike's Chance Animal Rescue
Rescue & adoption organization
Pickup & transport
Transportation is included in the adoption fee.