Hi my name is Maru. I am a 4 month old Jindo mix boy rescued from S Korea. I will be traveling to Chicago on January 22, 2019 with my sister Hodu to find our forever homes. I will be fostered in Wadsworth, IL 60083 upon arrival. Here is my story. Thanks for taking the time to read about me.
I was rescued young from the countryside of S Korea by the wonderful people at Last Chance for Korean Dogs.
I was born in countryside near a field near the mountains. Both my parents were stray dogs and we didn’t have any shelter to keep us warm at night or any food to share. It was a very tough existence and quite scary. Luckily one day we were rescued by some of the rescue workers from LCKD after receiving a phone call informing them that we were roaming around the mountains. I know I am very lucky.
I was named Maru after the wooden floor of traditional Korean homes. I bring a little of my heritage with me as not only is my name Korean but I am a Jindo mix – a breed indigenous to Korea and very treasured and sought after breed. Unfortunately because I am not a pure breed and my mom was a street dog I am not deemed as adoptable to most in Korea. Therefore, my only chances of finding a loving home are to travel to the US. Because I was rescued young I haven’t been exposed much to the hardships of life on the street. I am like most puppies I want love and affection, am curious about the world and eager to learn. I love food and can’t get enough! I also love playing with my sister and other dogs and meeting new people. When I meet new people I am a little shy but warm up quickly once I realize how wonderful it is to meet new people. Although I love to meet new people I really more than anything want my own people – a family to call my very own. Could they be you?
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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 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.