There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
I found a new home! Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Check out other pets at this shelter, or start a new search.
Find a pet to adopt
My basic info
Breed
Shiba Inu/Jindo
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
2 years 3 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
30 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
CARE22-023
My details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
Share
Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hi! My name is IN LA!!! Brandy, and I am IN LOS ANGELES looking for 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!
UPDATE FROM THE FOSTER: Brandy has come a long way! She loves to cuddle, treats, going on morning and evening walks, being off leash at the park, and was a rockstar on a stand-up paddleboard outing!
ID/NAME: CARE22-023 / Brandy
SEX/WEIGHT/AGE: Female / 1year 3
months
BIRTH DATE: 1/15/2022
BREED: Jindo/Shiba mix
VACCINATIONS/SPAY/NEUTER/HEALTH: Fully vaccinated
BEHAVIOR: Brandy has typical Shiba traits, is very affectionate and cuddly, and she is highly treat motivated. She is fantastic off-leash and great with other dogs; she does well in a dog park setting. She gets along with other dogs, especially male, and even cats!
SIBLINGS/FAMILY: Her sibling is Booster.
BACKGROUND: In January of 2022, shelter volunteers found an injured mother who had recently given birth to 8 puppies on the street. 6 were dead and only Booster and Brandy survived. The mother was immediately taken to the vet for her injuries and the puppies were raised from day 1 by a foster. When the mother and puppies were reunited, the mother rejected them.
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.
*********************************
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.
