Male neutered corgi in Richmond, BC

Age: 3 to 5 years old

Sex: Male/neutered

Breed: Corgi

Rico is a male Corgi, between 3-5 years old. He weighs 26 lbs. His ears were brutally hacked off by a puppy mill breeder, but he is still adorable. He will lose his foster home soon and urgently needs a foster or permanent home prior to October 15. He is a bit shy and he gets along well with people and other dogs. He's had a "ruff" life and deserves better.

Ocean Dog Rescue, Richmond, BC

604-779-7977

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Permalink Reply by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on October 18, 2011 at 2:06pm

awww, so sweet....the story about rolling over for a belly rub, when he was being said goodbye to, brought a tear to my eye. He looks sooooo happy, wishes for a wonderful life for him!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Alison Prasavath on October 18, 2011 at 3:51pm

I hope one of the families is able to take Rico in. I love how he still has that corgi smile after all he's been through. What a trooper he is.

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Permalink Reply by Mickey on October 18, 2011 at 4:34pm

OH FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!! There are no words for brutalization like this. It is heartening to see that corgi smile despite the trauma - what a beautiful corgi - those eyes. Best wishes for Rico finding his forever home full of love and FRAPing. Safe travels, Sam.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on October 18, 2011 at 5:46pm

So glad he made it here and has a family to help him till he finds his forever family(or he might have already) he sure does have a great smile for one who's been through sooooo much:)

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Permalink Reply by Zigward & Kimberly on November 23, 2011 at 6:39am

:( This is so sad. People really sicken me sometimes.

He's sooo beautiful.. Even without his ears, which was what made me fall in love with the corgi breed in the first place!

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Losacco on January 9, 2012 at 10:35am

We met Rico and his foster mom yesterday at our corgi walk at Stanley Park. He is a very happy, cute, little boy.

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Permalink Reply by Munira Murphy on January 16, 2012 at 12:16am

A Rico update for those who are interested:

Rico is settling into his new home in Seattle. His new family has lots of experience with rescue dogs, volunteers with the Humane Society and has a fenced in yard for Rico to run around in! YAAAH!!

Here is a video of him playing with his new dog friends on the day he went to join his new family. He is full of joy!

And this video is really short, but really shows of his cuteness!

What a lucky boy!

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Permalink Reply by Chelsea on January 16, 2012 at 1:47am

Thats great that he found a new home, I am really happy for him and wish him luck in his new forever home :)

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on January 16, 2012 at 9:40am

I can't believe how heartless people can be. I am so glad that he found a good home! God bless all those who helped him find a happy, wonderful home. God has a special place for you...and for the people who lopped off his ears. Only their's isn't as wonderful of a place.