RIZZO

Why hello there! My name is Rizzo (my name in Mexico is "Rita") and here is some info about me: PHYSICAL INFO: Breed: Shepherd/Lab Mix Age: approx. 1.5 years Gender: Female Weight: 46 lbs (21 kg) and growing! I'll likely be around 50 lbs when fully grown. Height: 67 cm Length: 89 cm Current Location: MEXICO CITY RESCUE STORY Me and my four sisters (Jani, Frenchy, Sandy, and Marty) were rescued from La Marquesa, a rural park area in Mexico City. We were incredibly young puppies and our mama was nowhere to be found. We certainly would not have survived long out there if we hadn't been rescued... so we are sooo grateful to have been taken in bby our amazing rescuer. Me and my sisters ("the Pink Ladies") have spent the rest of our lives at the shelter here in Mexico and boy are we ever ready for our forever homes!! Are you ready for me?? TEMPERAMENT - I am a very sweet and loving puppy, not to mention absolutely adorable! I am eager for affection and love to play! I love to wrestle and play with my siblings and I get along with dogs of all sizes (although sometimes I need to be told to take a break, otherwise I'll play all day!). I'm a chewer and love to chew on fun things like leaves and sticks (sorry, not sorry!). I am looking for a family who is ready for "all things puppy" - hoomans who are open to working with potential play nipping, high energy, housetraining, and leash skills. I promise to repay you with loads of cuddles, kisses, and tail wags! ENERGY LEVEL - High - I have very typical puppy energy! I play hard and I crash hard (although I may need help learning how to settle and self regulate... crate training will likely do wonders for me!). I am looking for a family who can provide opportunities for me to release my energy through both exercise and mental stimulation. Once I've been sufficiently tuckered out, I bet I'll be happy to cuddle up next to you and have a little cuddle. GETS ALONG WITH: Kids Yes! Check out my video with an older kiddo. I haven't been tested with kids 8 years old. Same with all dogs, I need to have an adult advocate for my space and make sure I'm supervised around children :) Dogs Yup! In addition to my siblings, I live with LOTS of other dogs at the shelter and we get along just great. I think I would love to live in a home with a doggy friend who can show me the ropes. If not, some dogg-o play dates will suffice! I am playful and love to wrestle with other willing participants! Cats Unknown. PREY DRIVE - Unknown. I'm not too sure how I'll react around new things in Canada like cats/squirrels/rabbits etc. My adopter needs to be prepared and willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise. TRAINING: Leash skills Work in progress! As you can see from my videos (here and here), this whole leash thing is very new to me, as a young pup. I will need a patient adopter who is happy to work on my leash training and who can teach me how to walk nice. A well-fitted harness and lots of positive reinforcement will help me learn quickly :) UPDATE (Feb 2024) - I work on my leash skills at the dog park with some volunteers. I'm learning very fast and am such a good girl! Video House trained Work in Progress. Frequent potty breaks and positive reinforcement will help me learn propper habits in my new home :) Please Note: WCP highly encourages adopters to do some research and training on their own before their dog arrives. HEALTH NOTES: I am spayed and vaccinated. I will come to Canada with proof of all my vaccines and test records. I receive a monthly pill to prevent heartworm. NOTE: It is not uncommon for rescue dogs to require dental work/cleaning after they are adopted. West Coast Paws does not cover the costs of dental work and/or vet visits. These costs are the financial responsibility of the adopter. ADOPTION FEE: My adoption fee is $840.00 CAD ($750.00 + GST and PST), which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver. ------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Please visit wcpdogrescue.com to read about West Coast Paws Dog Rescue and it's adoption process. The info included in each WCP bio is provided to us from the international rescuer. WCP does not have in-person access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions, although we ask for video proof of a dog's attributes wherever possible. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person(s) adopting them and the environment in which they live. WCP is unable to guarantee the accuracy of a dogs age and/or breed. These are strictly "best guesses" based on veterinary exams and their educated estimates.