Meet Gemma! This petite 13 lb female miniature schnauzer has quite the personality and spunk you would never guess. In October, she was rescued from a horrific, illegal puppy mill in Busan where she was forced to breed continuously under dire conditions. Gemma is one of almost 600 dogs saved through the efforts of Korean K9 Rescue and our incredible partners. Now thriving in foster care, Gemma is looking for her forever family. Watch her rescue here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pH4y4l8j2RE
Adopting a puppy mill survivor like Gemma has unique rewards and responsibilities. She has shown incredible resilience and a bright spirit, but dogs from these backgrounds often require patience and time to decompress and adjust to a loving home. While Gemma is currently healthy and has received excellent veterinary care, potential adopters should be aware of the genetic predispositions common in dogs from such environments, back disease (IVDD) common with the dachshund breed, including luxating patellas, heart conditions, dental issues, etc., that could arise later in life, and prepare both financially and mentally to help Gemma live an everyday happy life.
Meet all our adoptable dogs this weekend!
Saturday, Dec 21st
Petco Turtle Bay
991 Second Ave (Manhattan)
Pre-approved: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
General Public: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, Dec 22nd
KK9R Office - Astoria
24-07 31st St (Queens)
Pre-approved: 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
General Public: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We encourage you to submit your adoption application before the events for pre-approval. This can speed up the process and help you find your furry friend faster. For more information on our adoption process and frequently asked questions, please visit: - -koreank9rescue.org/adoption-faq -koreank9rescue.org/adoption-procedures. Your support is vital for our 501(c)(3) dog rescue's continued success in saving more lives. To contribute, please visit our Donation page at [www.koreank9rescue.org/donate](https://www.koreank9rescue.org/donate) or support us on Patreon at [www.patreon.com/koreank9rescue](https://www.patreon.com/koreank9rescue). Together, we can keep making a difference in the lives of these deserving dogs.
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