Adopt

My name is Sunmi!

Posted over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
Jindo
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
4 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
20 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

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:

Breed: Jindo mix
Age: 4 yrs.
Weight: 20 lbs.
Good with dogs: yes
Good with cats: unsure
Good with kids: unsure
Energy level: unsure
Good with men/strangers: yes
Hypoallergenic: no

Special home requirements or medical: none

Additional info:

This dog was rescued from the meat trade industry in Korea. In their life, prior to rescue, they have been neglected and abused. They have witnessed horrific things including the slaughter of their best friends. They have not experienced the loving touch of a human.
Thankfully, a dog rescue organization in Korea stepped in to save them. Some dogs are taken directly from the meat farms, others from shelters where they have ended up when farms close or are abandoned. Others from the streets or dumps where they are left to die. After being rescued in Korea, wonderful volunteers donate countless hours to begin rehabilitation of each and every dog. They spend hours socializing with the dogs providing them with the first glimpse of human affection they have ever known. They introduce them to leashes and crates, and work to help them understand that life can be beautiful and kind. When a dog is well adjusted enough to adopt out, the organization then works to place them with adoptive families or other rescue organizations. There quite simply are not enough homes in their home county for these sweet lost souls. Dogs Without Borders is one of their partner organizations.

When they arrive in Los Angeles, another phase of their rehabilitation begins. When they first arrive after the long flight, most of these dogs are extremely shy and scared. They require patience, patience, and more patience as they learn that they are also safe in their new environment. One’s instinct would be to smother them with affection and attention given their tragic past, but this is not how these dogs learn to thrive. Persistent kindness and patience are key. Although they adjusted to life outside of the meat farm in Korea, most sights and sounds in the big city will be new to them. Things like cars, streets, loud sounds will all be new and a challenge to overcome. They are flight risks, so we always ask they be double leashed when walked. Our foster team will work with you throughout the process.

If you are not ready to adopt just yet and would like to help in other ways, please consider clicking on the green “Sponsor Me” button above to help this dog receive the best care we can give. We rely on the generosity of others to make rescuing dogs possible.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE DOG'S INFORMATION CAREFULLY. ONCE YOU HAVE DONE SO, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Visit www.dogswithoutborders.org
2. Then fill out an online ADOPTION APPLICATION - http://dogswithoutborders.org/adopt-a-dog/adoption-application/
3. Please wait to hear from our representative in approximately 48 hours on weekdays.
4. To learn more about our adoption process, please look up our Adoption FAQ’s. - http://dogswithoutborders.org/adopt-a-dog/adoption-faq/
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Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 17344, Encino, CA 91416

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

After you've identified some dogs you might like to adopt please fill out an application on our website

2.

Interview

We will contact you via email to let you know if the dog is still available and to book a telephone call interview.

3.

Meet the Pet

We'll invite you to meet the dog at a fair, or in some cases at the foster's home. Dogs over 6mos will go to a 1 week adoption trial.

4.

Home Check

When the pup is in your home we'll follow up to see how it's going and volunteer will visit you for a home check

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

If all goes well you'll come to our next adoption fair to FINALIZE! Pay the fee, sign the contract, get your photo!

Additional adoption info

Dogs Without Borders screens potential applicants to make sure the dog is right fit for their home. We require an adoption application and a home-check. Our adoption fees are $325 for dogs over 1 year, $350 for puppies 6months - 1 year, and $425 for puppies under 6 months. All dogs are spayed/ neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to adoption. We also give new owners an ID tag.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

**All adoption events cancelled until further notice**

Adoption Fairs at
TAILWAGGERS
The 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month*:
1929 N. Bronson Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90068
1:00pm - 4:00pm

*Except for Holidays

PETSMART ON LA CIENEGA BLVD.
2nd & 4th (and sometimes 5th) Sunday of the month
330 S. La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90048
2:00pm - 5:00pm

*Except for Holidays

Check our complete calendar at DogsWithoutBorders.org/events

More about this rescue

Dogs Without Borders is a 501(c) non-profit dog rescue that saves homeless & abandoned dogs from high-kill shelters in the Los Angeles area, and find them permanent and loving homes. We rely on volunteers to help us foster dogs, assist at adoption events, provide transport and conduct home visits. We are self-funded and rely on contributions and donations to keep our organization running. If you are interested in volunteering or donating to our cause, please contact us or go to our main website - www.DogsWithoutBorders.org

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