***Rico will be available for adoption at the Tractor Supply in Ringoes, NJ over the May 10th weekend. An application for his adoption can be submitted at socorescue.com. Questions about Rico and/or our adoption event should be sent to socorescue8@gmail.com; please do not call the rescue's phone number.***

Shortly after wrapping up a concert in Macon, GA, Grammy award winning Jazz singer/songwriter Nicole Zuraitis came across a stray dog and her five puppies lying in the grass in front of an abandoned house. With a heavy amount of compassion in her heart, Nicole not only left food for the stray mom and pups, she also began contacting rescues to see who could help them but wasn't having much luck as every place she contacted was packed full. With just a day left before she was to head overseas to perform concerts in Europe, Nicole finally made contact with SoCo Rescue. After sharing Nicole's post about the dogs, a fellow rescuer Shawna Simmons, was able to help find a foster for mom and pups until we could get them into our rescue. Luckily, the foster decided to adopt the mom and on April 12, we were able to get the five pups. 

Rico quickly learned that not all people are bad and that they'll shower him with love, toys and treats. While not yet fully comfortable with new people, Rico does quickly adjust and become trusting in them. He loves to play, gets along egret with other dogs and is very smart. 

Rico has received all of his first year "puppy" vaccinations, de-wormings and started on his monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives. He's also been neutered. He will do best in a home without a lot of commotion and would benefit from having another dog in the home.

**Mom pictured**