Rio – Ready for Adoption! – Midlands

Dogs name:

Rio

Age:

2 years old.

Current location:

Desborough, Northamptonshire.

I CAN LIVE WITH

Children:

Yes, dog savvy.

Cats:

untested.

Dogs:

Yes, laid-back & playful dogs.

A BIT ABOUT ME

Personality:

Rio is a charming young boy; he is playful and energetic and adores his humans.

He is very excitable and puppy like.

Rio likes to be active and outside and once finished he will happily curl up at your feet.

He is the epitome of companion breed he thrives with someone being present even if not actively interacting with him whether human or dog. He will use his paw to initiate affection and attention.

Behaviour:

Rio may hump other dogs initially this is due to anxiety and his history as a stud. As he settles and feels less anxious this will stop, and now he has been neutered the hormone levels will drop and he won’t react towards entire females.

Rio loves a game of rough play with his humans and will stop when told to.

Rio has a playful nature he loves a ball and will chase. Plays with soft toys by throwing them around and will happily play tug with other dogs.

Needs:

Rio needs an active family home, one in which his family will take him along on many adventures and someone home the majority of the day.

Rio will benefit greatly from another dog as a companion to keep him company when his humans can’t be with him, and to teach him the routine of the household.

A garden is a must for this boy, somewhere for him to play and expel some of his puppy like exuberance.

Walk/exercise:

Rio loves his walks and can get very excited he may take a moment to calm his enthusiasm to put on his harness.

Rio will happily walk alone or with company, he likes to be in front of any other dogs he is walking with and will pull if not.

Rio is eager meet and greet everyone he encounters on his adventures both humans and unfamiliar dogs.

Toilet trained:

Rio doesn’t know how to ask to go out but has responded very well to a toileting routine. He may have accidents occasionally but continuing his routine in his new home will have him the perfect boy in no time.

Can be left:

Initially Rio may be slightly anxious when left alone, he may cry a little or pace for a few minutes, but he will just take himself to his bed for a sleep.

This will be less so if he has a fellow dog companion for comfort.

Rio can be left for up to 4 hours.

Travel:

Rio loves going in the car and will get excited. He travels well in the boot he may with vocalisation but soon settles down.

We recommend using a seatbelt restraint or travel crate when transporting your dogs.

Things to be aware of:

Rio will need to stay on Royal Canin digestive care as his food, he has a sensitive stomach.

Rio has recently undergone surgery to remove a benign lump from his side, and entropian he is healing wonderfully. He will need to continue on with Chloramphenicol eyedrops  & Remend corneal gel while he continues to heal.

Sometimes Rio is excited and bouncy when he plays but doesn’t realise his size, any young children in the home must be supervised, as he has the potential to jump and knock children over.

Children must understand that bulldogs need time to settle in and have space to rest peacefully and uninterrupted.

Additional information:

Rio has been one of those dogs that has just taken us all by surprise. He is a gentle giant so full of love and affection. He has the most incredible nature and the most amazing potential. All he needs is someone who can adore him and take him on all the adventures life has to give.

Rio’s adoption donation fee is £500 and will need to be paid in full prior to him going home which will also be subject to a home check.

**Every dog rehomed by GBSR receives Rescue Back-up for their whole Life. And the admin team are available for advice and support for the whole of that dog’s lifetime via Messenger, therefore the successful applicant will need to have an active Facebook and Messenger account for the life of the dog. If you cannot agree to this, please don’t apply**

***ALL DOGS MUST BE COLLECTED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF ADOPTION***

🚨 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING 🚨

1. You MUST MEET ALL the dogs’ criteria, have you read the adoption criteria in full?
2. COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM
3. PAY YOUR £5 SUBSCRIPTION – SEE NOTE BELOW*
4. PAYMENT REFERENCE must on the application form to cross reference. Mention if you have paid by Paypal or Bank Transfer if you are unable to provide a Transaction Number so we can check.
5. PAYMENT METHOD Via Enthuse using the link below.

https://geordiebullies.enthuse.com/donate

Note:

UNLESS WE SEE PROOF, YOU HAVE PAID; WE WILL NOT PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE CONTACTED.

£5 per year allows you to apply for as many dogs as you wish over a 12-month period from your first application. Please mention if you have paid by PayPal or Bank Transfer on any previous applications so we can cross reference.

Below is the link to the Application Form.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/geordiebulliesspringboard1/adoptionapplication2

A little of Rio’s journey below,

You may have seen our post earlier this week, announcing 4 dogs (who were dumped together) coming to into foster and an additional stray, all from Appledown Kennels.

On Wednesday we introduced Rosie who is now in foster with Pam and Mark in the Midlands.

Today we welcomed

Rio 2 years old, found as a stray, now in foster with Adam Bowery in the Midlands

We rely on our own fundraising via organised walks, donations, Auction Group and Lucky Numbers to support the charity and you are always amazing when we ask for help. But sadly, this is an ongoing situation so we are always trying to fill up the pot.

If you would like to help this week’s intake, then please consider donating towards them

https://geordiebullies.enthuse.com/donate#!/

From £1 to £100, we don’t judge, please feel free to donate any amount. We are forever grateful for the support we have in our community, Thank you as always for your support… these are exceptional times for Rescues across the UK