Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Cotton!
📌 Important Adoption Information
All of our dogs are currently living in private shelters or foster homes in South Korea.
Once an adoption is approved, dogs will travel to the United States through legal and approved international transport procedures.
Video calls are available prior to adoption, and adopters can communicate with our rescue team in real time through our official organization and app-based messaging channels throughout the process.
**Name:** Cotton
**Sex:** Male (Neutered)
**Breed:** Mixed
**Weight:** 5.4 kg (approx. 12 lbs)
**Vaccinations:** Up to date
**Health Status:**
Cotton has completed treatment for heartworm and has fully recovered. He previously suffered from severe urinary stones and suspected gallbladder stones, and has since successfully undergone urinary stone treatment and gallbladder removal surgery. He is currently stable and healthy. A possible protein allergy is suspected, so he is maintained on a prescription hypoallergenic diet.
**Rescue Story**
Cotton was living in a high-kill shelter and was placed on the euthanasia list. At the time, the shelter advertised him as being around 2 years old, so a private rescuer believed he was a young, healthy dog and pulled him from the shelter. However, during a veterinary examination, Cotton was determined to be closer to 4 years old and was diagnosed with severe urinary stones and suspected gallbladder disease, requiring extensive and costly treatment.
Facing the overwhelming medical expenses, the rescuer felt unable to continue and considered returning Cotton to the shelter where euthanasia was still imminent. Unable to let him face that fate again, a private sanctuary intervened and took full responsibility for his care. Cotton underwent all necessary treatments, including urinary stone management, gallbladder removal surgery, and heartworm treatment. He has now fully completed his medical care and is ready to start a new chapter in a loving home.
**Personality & Behavior**
Cotton is a gentle, sensitive boy with a calm and observant nature. He enjoys human companionship and will happily approach adults and children to sniff and greet, but he does not appreciate sudden or startling movements.
* **With cats:** He becomes timid and cautious around cats
* **With dogs:** He may bark at dogs larger than himself. With smaller dogs, he will briefly sniff and then politely avoid them. A calm single-dog home or a well-managed multi-dog home would be ideal.
* **With people:** Friendly and affectionate, but prefers respectful interactions
**Daily Life**
* **Leash manners:** Generally good. He may pull a bit when excited but remains controllable. He has a tendency to pick up food from the ground, so attentive leash handling is important.
* **House training:** Fully house-trained. He marks outdoors during walks but does not eliminate indoors.
* **Separation anxiety:** None
* **Barking:** Minimal. He may briefly bark if someone is outside the door or if a stranger enters the home.
**Likes & Dislikes**
* **Loves:** Toys, treats, and going for walks
* **Dislikes:** Being startled and walking in the rain
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**Diet**
Cotton is currently on a hypoallergenic diet due to suspected protein allergies.
He loves treats more than kibble, so consistent dietary management will be important to prevent weight gain.
**Ideal Home**
Cotton would thrive in a calm, structured home with guardians who understand gentle handling and are mindful of his medical history and dietary needs. He is not demanding, adapts well to routine, and will make a steady, loyal companion.
**Personality in three words:**
Easygoing, perceptive, shy-but-sweet
💙 Adoption Fee Information
The adoption fee already includes all major expenses, such as:
- International transportation
- Customs and export documentation
- Medical care (spay surgery, vaccinations, health certificate, deworming, etc.)
For this reason, we kindly ask that you refrain from requesting a breakdown or negotiation of the adoption fee.
Your support directly helps us continue rescuing and caring for dogs in need, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding.
