Meet Rio.

Newport Beach, CA · Young · Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Aug 1, 2024. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: May 30, 2025 · More than a year ago. Ask the rescue to reconfirm details.

In the shelter’s words

Meet Rio, living proof that life’s bumps and bruises only add to the plot! After a tough experience (Rio experienced intentional blunt trauma force to the head and was temporarily paralyzed while on the streets of Mexico), Rio has a few extra quirks BUT that just means there’s more love to go around. Thank you to our friends at Crossing Guardians for saving Rio and never turning your back on those that need us the most! Rio is thriving and is here to prove that he is as resilient as he is adorable. Rio is just about 2 years old and approx 40lbs. He is a lover of people and other dogs! You'll instantly smile upon meeting him and know that he's as happy as clam! Apply to have the most fun in life and adopt Rio at https://www.muttsinneed.org/adoption-application.html

RescueGroups record ID: 20706797

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.