Rio
Available for Adoption Through Team Memphis Rescue and Support (https://teammemphis.org/)
Rio is believed to be a German Shepherd/Malinois mix, but we aren't positive on what he is exactly. He is 1 year old, up to date on all his shots, and looking for his forever home.
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RIO'S STORY:
Rio was found in the streets of Tennessee with his littermates as a stray. He then spent 1-2 months in a boarding kennel, where he did not acclimate well. Rio needed some training and a way to positively apply his energy so he came to me for a board and train. He has been working on some generalized obedience and manners while he acclimates to a home setting.
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RIO'S EVALUATION SO FAR:
Very people social and loves people.
Overall dog Neutral, but may be dog selective.
Appears to be okay with calm cats.
May have barrier/crate reactivity and may resource guard his food from other dogs. He is fine with people.
Medium food drive, low toy drive.
Likely not a good sport dog candidate, but would make a wonderful active companion.
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Rio would do best in an active household where someone can adhere to a little bit of structure and routine in his life. He would also need a way to positively apply his energy in a productive way. Continued obedience is highly recommended for him as he is a very exuberant boy at times and can get easily excited. He is a fast learner, very athletic, and doesn't always think before he acts at times.
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Rio's current list of training goals that we have been working on during his stay with me include: crate training, leave it, off, here, loose leash walking, a relaxed heel, sit, down, wait, go potty, and overall house manners. ​​
Runty
Available for Adoption Through Helping Hearts and Healing Tails Animal Rescue (https://www.helpingheartshealingtails.org/)
Runty is a 2 year old Cane Corso. He is up to date on all his shots, microchipped, and looking for his forever home.
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RUNTY'S STORY:
Runty was surrendered to the rescue when his owner had to go into hospice, which they sadly would not be returning from He has had a rough go since his owner got sick and appears like he has not been out and about much. He is here to work on some physical fitness, confidence building, and socialization.
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RIO'S EVALUATION SO FAR:
Very sweet with people, but overall unsure at first.
Appears to be dog neutral so far.
Appears to have muscle/rear end weakness that we will be working on improving here, likely due to lack of movement.
No toy drive, he doesn't know what they are it seems like.
Low food drive, he doesn't really understand treats yet.
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Runty would be best suited for a home where he can be with his human in a low-key environment. He is a new arrival, but he seems like a very calm dog so far. I am still getting a feel for him at this time.
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Runty's current list of training goals that we have been working on during his stay with me include: physical mobility improvement, accepting nail trims, confidence building, and socialization. ​​