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A893434
Located At: Pima Animal Care Center - Tucson
Description: My name is Rigo.
I am a neutered male, white and blue merle Catahoula Leopard Hound.
I am a neutered male, white and blue merle Catahoula Leopard Hound.
Weight: I weigh approximately 49.00 lbs.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 10 months old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Mar 05, 2026 and am ready to go home today!
I am in Kennel D206.
If you are interested in adopting this pet, visit us during regular business hours. Please email pacc.adopt@pima.gov for any questions regarding the adoption process.
If you believe this is your lost pet, come down during regular business hours to reclaim or email pacclostandfound@pima.gov with any questions.
I am in Kennel D206.
If you are interested in adopting this pet, visit us during regular business hours. Please email pacc.adopt@pima.gov for any questions regarding the adoption process.
If you believe this is your lost pet, come down during regular business hours to reclaim or email pacclostandfound@pima.gov with any questions.
Bio: While many dogs in the shelter could thrive in pretty much any home, we occasionally have pups who are looking for a very intentional placement to ensure their success. Rigo is one such pup- a pretty extraordinary puppy who at less than a year old is learning to navigate the world while deaf and blind.
You might think that having dual sensory impairments could lead a dog to be fearful and shut down, but this is not the case for Rigo! He’s a happy-go-lucky puppy who greets each day and each new friend with excitement and joy! Rigo had a very lovely experience in a short-term foster placement, with his foster parent sharing the following:
“I was drawn to this guy the second I saw him and knew I had to spend more time with him! And wow, Rigo is undeniably special. He’s as sweet as can be, silly and hilarious, and super eager to learn. As goofy as he is, he showed us immediately he’s also smart as a whip. It took all of 10 minutes to teach him how to use his attached leash to re-orient himself to where we are, and no time at all to walk on leash without pulling. He’s already picking up on “sit” and self-soothes himself out of the zoomies by laying down between our feet. If we want some space from him while he gets his energy out, we step away and he quickly switches to entertaining himself. He loves people, is a big time cuddler and loves to be held like a baby while he naps (which he does a lot of). I am so impressed by his willingness to trust and follow people given his impairments - he just wants to be around us and is happy to interact. Even when he’s a little unsure, he reacts quickly to encouragement and is down to try anything! He did great with another large, patient dog and responded immediately when she corrected his puppy rowdiness. He isn’t perfect yet, but he’s doing really well with house training so far, too! We have totally loved having Rigo around and feel like he’s teaching us more than we’re even teaching him. I think he’s going to make the right owner so happy and provide a huge light in their life! Whoever is lucky enough to adopt this guy is in for a treat and an amazing companion.”
While Rigo will need some specialized training to be able to understand commands from his family (touch cues rather than visual or verbal), he’s demonstrated that he’s exceptionally smart and is already working with a volunteer dog trainer and picking up on the cues! And, fortunately for his future family, this volunteer will provide continued FREE training for Rigo once adopted! Here’s what they said:
“I walked Rigo this morning, he was excited when he sensed me at his kennel. He was a polite puppy as I leashed him up. He got a little tangled at first, but once we got situated, he walked right by my side. He took treats politely from my open palm. He enjoys our walks together, exploring the world with his nose! He will follow treats back to his kennel and is easy to unleash.”
Rigo has been easygoing when meeting other dogs in playgroup and is looking for a devoted family who will appreciate what a special guy he is and who will commit to his continued training and care. We promise that he is absolutely worth the effort!
You might think that having dual sensory impairments could lead a dog to be fearful and shut down, but this is not the case for Rigo! He’s a happy-go-lucky puppy who greets each day and each new friend with excitement and joy! Rigo had a very lovely experience in a short-term foster placement, with his foster parent sharing the following:
“I was drawn to this guy the second I saw him and knew I had to spend more time with him! And wow, Rigo is undeniably special. He’s as sweet as can be, silly and hilarious, and super eager to learn. As goofy as he is, he showed us immediately he’s also smart as a whip. It took all of 10 minutes to teach him how to use his attached leash to re-orient himself to where we are, and no time at all to walk on leash without pulling. He’s already picking up on “sit” and self-soothes himself out of the zoomies by laying down between our feet. If we want some space from him while he gets his energy out, we step away and he quickly switches to entertaining himself. He loves people, is a big time cuddler and loves to be held like a baby while he naps (which he does a lot of). I am so impressed by his willingness to trust and follow people given his impairments - he just wants to be around us and is happy to interact. Even when he’s a little unsure, he reacts quickly to encouragement and is down to try anything! He did great with another large, patient dog and responded immediately when she corrected his puppy rowdiness. He isn’t perfect yet, but he’s doing really well with house training so far, too! We have totally loved having Rigo around and feel like he’s teaching us more than we’re even teaching him. I think he’s going to make the right owner so happy and provide a huge light in their life! Whoever is lucky enough to adopt this guy is in for a treat and an amazing companion.”
While Rigo will need some specialized training to be able to understand commands from his family (touch cues rather than visual or verbal), he’s demonstrated that he’s exceptionally smart and is already working with a volunteer dog trainer and picking up on the cues! And, fortunately for his future family, this volunteer will provide continued FREE training for Rigo once adopted! Here’s what they said:
“I walked Rigo this morning, he was excited when he sensed me at his kennel. He was a polite puppy as I leashed him up. He got a little tangled at first, but once we got situated, he walked right by my side. He took treats politely from my open palm. He enjoys our walks together, exploring the world with his nose! He will follow treats back to his kennel and is easy to unleash.”
Rigo has been easygoing when meeting other dogs in playgroup and is looking for a devoted family who will appreciate what a special guy he is and who will commit to his continued training and care. We promise that he is absolutely worth the effort!
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Shelter information
Location: Pima Animal Care Center - Tucson
Address: 4000 North Silverbell Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
Tucson, AZ 85745
