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My name is Dixie - IN LA!!!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 year ago

My basic info

Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Jindo
Color
Black - with White
Age
2 years 4 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
16 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
CARE23-040

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Hi! My name is Dixie, and I am IN SOUTH KOREA waiting to be matched to a home in Los Angeles! I was rescued from the dog meat trade in South Korea by the DoVE Project. My fate would have been to live in fear and distress, watching dogs being led to slaughter for human consumption. DoVE Project heard about me, and now I am looking for my forever family!

ID/NAME: CARE23-040 / Dixie
SEX/WEIGHT/AGE: Female / 16 lbs / 1 yr
BIRTH DATE: July 1, 2022
BREED: Terrier/Jindo Mix
VACCINATIONS/SPAY/NEUTER/HEALTH: Vaccinations complete. Spayed. Healthy.

BEHAVIOR:
Dixie is a pleasant dog, who adapted to her new environment at a shelter after being rescued from a slaughterhouse, within a day or two. At the shelter, Dixie quickly became one of the most lovable dogs due to her sweet charm. She loves to be surrounded by people and craves attention, but she will not bark or whine if people ignore her or leave her alone, instead, she will occupy herself with something else.

Dixie plays well with all other dogs. She loves to play chase and does not show signs of aggression during the play, even if the other dog is playing a bit rough. She is currently sharing a kennel with two other dogs and they enjoy each other's company a lot. They like to play together inside their kennel. During meal time, there haven't been any signs of food aggression/guarding.
Dixie is practicing leash walking daily and is progressing nicely.

SIBLINGS/FAMILY: Monica, Chandler, Judy, Phoebe

BACKGROUND: Rescued from a slaughterhouse in Yangpyeong, Korea by Claudia, Tami, Miwon, and Lucy during a joint rescue mission with Care.

ABOUT JINDOS
Jindos are known for their fierce loyalty, high intelligence, rarely barking, and playful nature. They make great indoor family dogs, as Jindos are clean and easily housetrained, and are faithful to family members. They are also mid-level active and love being socialized at dog parks, going on hikes, and joining the family on trips.

ABOUT SHELTER STRESS
Dogs who have lived in shelters for a long period of time develop behaviors due to an environment that is loud, chaotic, and stressful, even in best shelters in the US. Dogs in shelters have limited socialization exposure to people and urban environments. DoVE dogs also come from a traumatic background such as dog meat farms and slaughterhouses. While many of our dogs acclimate within a few months with consistency, structure, and patience, some of our more sensitive dogs can take longer to rehabilitate. It's important to note that these sensitive dogs are even more attuned to human emotions and behavior, making for a deeper connection human-dog connection. DoVE Project is committed to helping our adopters desensitize and socialize our dog meat trade survivors.

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DoVE Project operates a shelter in South Korea, where our dogs stay until they are matched with an adopter. In the US, our dogs stay in foster homes or in boarding, as we do not have a physical facility. These dogs are identified with "in LA" in their names.

Please note that we only adopt our pups in the Southern California area. Please check our website for more information regarding our adoption process, our mission, and adoption application: https://www.dove-project.org/adoption-process

If you are interested in adopting, please complete an online application at: https://www.dove-project.org/adoption-application-form.

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