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Adopt Kio

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Kio is a 5-year-old Pocket Bully cross (31kg) with a truly beautiful soul. He’s been in our care for several months, and throughout that time he’s shown himself to be an affectionate, gentle, and deeply loyal boy who just wants a place to call home. Kio quickly wins over everyone he meets. With a little patience to help him settle, his loving personality shines. He forms strong bonds and will happily be your shadow, your sofa snuggle buddy, and your constant companion. 🐾 About Kio Dog-friendly: Kio has shown he can be wonderful with other dogs and may be able to live with a calm dog of similar size or larger, pending a meet at the shelter. No cats: Kio isn’t suited to living with cats. Children: He may be able to live with calm, older children, following a successful introduction. Personality: Loving, happy, and incredibly devoted—he thrives on companionship and affection. 💬 What people say about him From his foster: “He’s absolute perfection – loving, happy, and fantastic with other dogs. The perfect companion for someone lucky enough to adopt him.” From our team: “An absolute joy of a dog who so deserves his forever home.” 🏡 His perfect home Kio is looking for a home where he can feel safe, settled, and part of the family. He’ll reward you with endless love, loyalty, and companionship—he truly has so much to give. 💫 Could you be Kio’s person? We know that in the right home, Kio will thrive and flourish into the most wonderful companion. He’s waited patiently—now he just needs someone to choose him. If you think you could offer Kio the loving home he deserves, please fill out a Perfect Match form today. He can’t wait to meet you 💛

Size
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter
Living with Kio
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Kio home

What you'll need for Kio in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Kio

What life with Kio looks like

Kio is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kio, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kio?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kio if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Kio already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Kio isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kio and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (the shelter's own language). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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