Hi my name is Ajin and I was rescued from the streets of Seoul, S. Korea. I am a little girl weighing just 15 pounds. I am 3 years old, current on vaccinations, spayed, and micro-chipped. I will be arriving into Chicago from S. Korea on March 24, 2019 to find my forever home. Here is my story. Thanks for taking the time to read.
I am a very gentle sweet girl despite my rough start to life. I was born to a street dog in Seoul and started my life wandering around with my mom. She taught me many things on how to survive the harsh streets and how to evade the nasty dog meat catchers. It was scary but also fun at times and I was often hungry and didn’t feel well but I was with my mom whom I loved very much. One day my mom passed away. I was on my own and soon became pregnant myself. That’s when the wonderful people at Last Chance for Korean Dogs (LCKD) saved me and my three pups. Two of my babies died with natural causes and last one got adopted while they were in the shelter. I was very sad and started to loose hope until LCKD came and took me away from the shelter. I am still learning to trust people but I have come a long way and will continue to flourish with you. I am a survivor and survived heartworm. I am very healthy now and ready to start a new chapter. One that involves YOU! I can’t wait to meet you.
I enjoy the company of other dogs and have a sweet, gentle temperament. I really enjoy getting pets and giving love. I am smart and quick to learn and will learn your house rules quickly. Oh and I will be forever grateful to you for giving me this chance.
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South Korea has widespread dog meat farming, and approximately 2.5 million dogs are slaughtered and eaten each year as part of Asia’s dog meat trade (DMT). Unregulated “farms” house anywhere from several dozen to 1,000 dogs, crowded into raised wire cages, with no veterinary care, and abysmal sanitation. The brutal torture of dogs as they are slaughtered, in sight of the other dogs, is falsely believed to increase adrenaline in the meat, promoting increased health and virility when consumed.
As loving family members, these rescued South Korean puppies will grow up to be ambassadors of the global effort to end the DMT. South Korea is facing mounting pressure to end dog farming as the 2018 Winter Olympic Games approach, and international NGOs are using financial incentives and education to buy out farmers or facilitate the transition to fruit and vegetable crops. Dog meat is less popular among younger Koreans, and more dogs are being kept as pets, but few South Koreans want medium to large mixed-breed dogs. International adoption is a crucial step towards ending the DMT in South Korea and saving these wonderful dogs.
If you are interested in adopting me, please contact Dawn at info@istreetdog.com. You can also find our adoption application here.