you are so right heinz, there may not be many but there are definatly some places that allow pets, it just means looking harder/maybe longer.
Also do any of these people have "friends" that could take a dog/cat etc family etc.
I would NEVER give up rio but if for some reason i had no choice (cant think of any) i have several people who would take her.

There are more choices then a shelter!!
Ky