Rioja has had quite the amazing glow up! From arriving as a scared mom with 8 puppies, to struggling to walk, this girl has come a long way. Now Rioja will take treats from us, walks on leash, and is even working on learning sit. She does well with other dogs and is definitely open to a doggie sibling! The shelter is a hard place for her to blossom and she'd love a patient home to thrive in.

If that sounds like you, please come visit at the shelter or email animal.care@ventura.org with “Rioja A868837“ as the subject line. Rescue groups can inquire by reaching out to vcar.rescue@ventura.org.

Rioja has been spending time in a foster home! She is doing great living with dogs big and small and while she still is quite nervous of people, she is learning to trust and gaining confidence every day.