Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Hi! My name is Tomo, and I am waiting to be matched to my forever home! 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: CARE23-054 / Tomo
SEX/WEIGHT/AGE: Male / 60.6 lbs / 8 years
BIRTH DATE: April, 2015
BREED: Golden Retriever
SPAY/NEUTER/VACCINATIONS: Spayed. Vaccinations complete.
Health/physical characteristics:
Tomo has had 11 teeth removed. He has his four canines still in place.
Scratch marks on his nose most likely due to being stuffed into cages when moved from farm to farm.
Double dew claws on each hind leg - common for the Great Pyrenees breed!
BEHAVIOR:
Tomo is. quiet and polite 8-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. He was once someone's pet but somehow ended up in the hands of a dog meat trader. He was rescued in 2022. We're very happy that he is now living a life free from fear, hunger, and thirst. He is still finding his way, after keeping to himself but with each day he becomes more trusting of humans. While he may need some extra care and attention, we do not doubt that the bond he will share with his forever family will be very special. He loves the company of little dogs and is always happy to provide a warm fluffy place for nervous dogs to lean against.
SIBLINGS/FAMILY: Unknown
BACKGROUND:
When Tomo was rescued, he was unhealthy and severely malnourished, requiring veterinary care. After receiving care, he seemed to revel in being clean, having meals, and in living in better conditions.
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 OUR DOGS
DoVE dogs 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.