Rio

My story

Meet Rio, a 2-year-old Pit Bull mix who tips the scales at 60 pounds—just the right size for adventure and cuddles alike. This good-natured, patient boy spent months as a stray in Southern Illinois, waiting for a rescue to give him a chance. Despite being left to fend for himself and waiting an entire month just to get an open kennel, Rio’s gentle, happy personality never wavered. Rio is a total people-lover who lights up when meeting new friends. His joyful spirit comes through whether he’s trotting beside you on a walk, hopping into the car for a ride, or tossing around his favorite tennis balls and rope toys. He enjoys being outdoors, especially if he has a person to keep him company. While toys are his favorite reward, Rio also appreciates praise and affection from his humans. At the shelter, Rio keeps a spotless kennel and appears to be housebroken. He’s polite on the leash, non-destructive, and trustworthy—making him a wonderful companion for both playtime and downtime. During his time in Southern Illinois, he even earned the title of "best babysitter" after two German Shepherd puppies repeatedly broke into his pen just to hang out with him. With his sweet “panda face” and happy-go-lucky attitude, Rio is more than ready to find his forever home. Reportedly dog-friendly and showing great social skills at the shelter, he’s a gentle giant with a heart of gold, waiting for someone to share life’s adventures with. His minimum adoption fee is $200 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents. He has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm To fill out our adoption application, go to: http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html Wish Bone Canine Rescue  1303 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 www.wishbonecaninerescue.org           Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org (Please give us 24 hours to verify your information). If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.July 19, 2025, 7:24 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Rio, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.