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Rio

Male · Adult · 4 years

Rio is a super handsome Daxi, and would love owners that are experienced with the breed. He is very energetic and intelligent - his Kong does tire him out which is great for settling. He would prefer a quieter home but could cope with a bit of hustle and bustle, but definitely needs active owners that can let him burn off some steam out and about! He's a super cuddly boy, and loves meeting new people and is also super for all forms of handling including veterinary! We can't wait to see this handsome lad living it up with his forever family. Meet handsome lad, Rio! Rio is a 4-year old Dachshund looking for his forever home. Despite being a Daxi, Rio has tons of energy and would love an active family that are willing to take him on engaging walks, with plenty of enriching activities during the day. Rio really loves his toys, specifically his rubber ones to chew on and his soft toys to rip apart! Rio is looking for a home where all children are older secondary school aged and over. Rio could potentially live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet here in the centre - ideally a calm, polite friend. Rio is fully housetrained, but can have an excited wee here and there! He also loves a fuss from his people; he's very typical of his breed in this regard! He walks well on lead, though he can pull a bit when he's feeling excited. Rio is a clever boy, but can get a bit overwhelmed when excited and can show some displacement behaviours. Rio is attached to his people, so does struggle being left on his own at first. He'd love to have a family that are willing to build his time alone up nice and slowly. We can't wait for this lovely gentleman to find his forever home!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Rio
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · Cardiff

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Bringing Rio home

What you'll need for Rio 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 Rio

What life with Rio looks like

Rio is a small adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

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.

Cardiff, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rio, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rio?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Cardiff handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rio if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Cardiff 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 Rio 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 Rio 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 Dogs Trust Cardiff early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rio 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 (EN). 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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