2nd Chance Pet: Rio

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - It’s Monday, which means it’s time for our 2nd Chance Pet segment!

Kristin Cooper from Pet Refuge joined us on 16 News Now at Noon to introduce us to a dog named Rio!

Rio is 5 months old. Cooper says he is shy at first but is a bundle of energy once he gets to know you!

To find out if Rio is a good fit for your home, watch the video above!

If you want to adopt Rio or any other pet, you can call Pet Refuge at 574-231-1122 or you can visit the shelter, which is located at 4626 S. Burnett Drive in South Bend.

For more information, visit petrefuge.com.

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