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Post by Jen on Jul 4, 2013 22:15:47 GMT
Say hello to Rio ;D  Rio has only just arrived so couldn't come out to play. We don't have much information on him but he is in great condition and is a very friendly boy. He is well mannered, does a lovely sit and takes his treats very gently.   Rio is available for rehoming on 10/07/13. If you'd like to know more please phone the Dogs' Home on 029 2071 1243 or visit Cardiff Dogs' Home, Westpoint Industrial Estate, Penarth Road, open 7days a week, 10.30 - 4pm. |
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Post by Paula on Jul 7, 2013 0:45:25 GMT
Hi does he get on with other dogs plz
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Post by Camnsisnflynnentnrowdy on Jul 7, 2013 21:30:58 GMT
Call the home, if he's a stray they won't know, you'll have to bring your doggles to meet him anyway! Best way anyway, you may love him but your guys have to too approve too;)
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Post by Becky on Jul 14, 2013 20:21:08 GMT
I had this handsome lad out in the garden today and he is just delicious!! He is a big cuddle monster and just loved having a nice scratch  He has one of the happiest faces I think I have ever seen and you cant help but smile when you look at him ;D  He does a fabulous sit and was very gentle taking his treats, he just licked the pate and was all lips and gums!   This boy really is a gentle giant and just so gorgeous!! He even looks good squinting with the sun in his eyes ;D  |
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Post by Baglady on Jul 23, 2013 0:34:09 GMT
Rio hasn't stopped smiling since the day he came in to CDH, but he REALLY had something to smile about this weekend ;D Rio has found his forever sofa    wtg Rio  |
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Post by garethclaire on Jul 25, 2013 21:26:36 GMT
Fab news that he hasn't had to wait too long!!  |
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Post by Paulamac227 on Jan 4, 2014 12:47:46 GMT
Our family couldn't be happier with Rio! It has taken him a while to settle & to learn that he can trust us to take great care of him & now he is most definitely one of the family! He is gentle, loving, playful & just so happy & handsome. We don't know what we'd do without him :-) x
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Post by cherylW on Jan 4, 2014 20:59:11 GMT
So happy to hear how well he is doing Paula! We've got 2 lovely rotties in at the moment and rio is a great example of how wonderful this breed is  |
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Post by Baglady on Jan 4, 2014 21:28:56 GMT
I saw Rio at the Home today, you must be bursting with pride! What an amazing boy you have! He was impeccably mannered, such a gentleman, he's a total credit to you! It makes me sooooooo  to see our beloved dogs blossom in their forever homes |
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Post by Paulamac227 on Jan 5, 2014 13:16:34 GMT
I saw Rio at the Home today, you must be bursting with pride! What an amazing boy you have! He was impeccably mannered, such a gentleman, he's a total credit to you! It makes me sooooooo to see our beloved dogs blossom in their forever homes |
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Post by Paulamac227 on Jan 5, 2014 13:31:49 GMT
He's just true gent & truly wonderful! We took Bella (K13) for a walk with Rio as we've been so impressed with the Rottie breed & were thinking of expanding the family further. There was no fuss with either of them & Bella loved being out having a sniff & explore :-). She is a lot smaller in the flesh, but oh so lovely & very inquisitive! We will need some time to think about the financial implications of having 2 big breed dogs & also whether now is the right time for Rio as he's still settling & we wouldn't want him to feel anxious in any way. We wish Bella loads of love & luck & hope she feels safer now x
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Post by paulamac on Oct 22, 2016 17:05:45 GMT
Yesterday, I made the unbelievably painful decision to say goodbye to our big, hairy mollusc - Rio.
Rio had been diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his shoulder on 27th September via CT scan, which unfortunately, had spread to his lungs ..the prognosis was poor & amputation & chemotherapy had been ruled out as it would only extend his life but not improve it ..Rio went downhill very quickly over the last 2 days & was almost unable to walk ..although the decision was unbearably hard to make, I knew that I could not let Rio suffer ..his life had been so full, happy & content, that I could not allow his end of life to be undignified & pain ridden ..
Rio was our rescue dog of just over 3years ..he was found abandoned & wandering in Roath Park & placed with yourselves ..we had no history of his previous life & so took a huge risk bringing him home ..Rio proved to be the best decision that I ever made (a part from my children) ..he was gentle, funny, goofy as hell, strong, protective, loyal & so, so beautiful ! ..everyone that he met fell in love with him & vice versa - he could lick people to within an inch of their lives ! ..he loved fruit yogurts, toffees, the postman 😊 ..the river, big logs to chew, people, cats & rats & bats! & his favourite toy - the white plastic top from Ariel liquid ! ..his only dislikes were loud noises, the oven door & the Ty Hafan lottery man! ..his last dinner was a rare Ribeye steak followed by a big bowl of milk, chocolate Counters & Tramadol ! ..breakfast was bacon butties & Tramadol ! We had a gentle walk/hobble in the sunshine & a last feast of his favourite treats & a brush of his ears to make sure he looked his best ..he slipped away peacefully in my arms at 1.15 on Friday afternoon ..
I hope that part of Rio's legacy will be to help people understand that this breed of dog are some of the gentlest, most loyal & beautiful creatures that you could own ..so much love given & returned & so many happy memories left with us ..I do not know how I will cope without him ..we are beyond heartbroken ..
Special mention & thanks to Valley Vets, Ystrad Mynach & the Small Animal Referral Hospital Langford in Bristol, for their expertise, love, respect & support ..I could not have got through it without you ..xx
This tribute is on Facebook also with photos ..please search Paula Mac to find him xx thank you xx
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Post by Baglady on Oct 22, 2016 19:48:14 GMT
I'm so so sad to read this  What a lucky boy he was to have such a loving, brave and courageous family. Saying goodbye really is the hardest thing in the world, the pain is unbearable, I know... Thank you for taking Rio into your home, into your hearts, into your lives.... he was blessed, truly blessed. I'm going to move Rio's thread, he will rest peacefully with all our beloved bridge babies... Run free beautiful boy  |
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Post by Becky on Oct 22, 2016 20:10:29 GMT
What a lovely write up Paula. Big hugs to you and your family and thank you for giving him such an amazing home. Sleep tight big guy xxx
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Post by julesc on Oct 23, 2016 19:04:53 GMT
Thank you for your heartfelt and moving post about your cherished and beloved Rio. It's a truly touching and tender tribute, and I imagine that it wasn't an easy thing for you to do at a time of such huge emotional distress.
I sincerely hope that you can find some comfort and solace in your friends and family Paula. X
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