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My basic info
Breed
Pomeranian/Samoyed
Color
White
Age
1 year 6 months old, Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
9 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
CARE23-027
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hi! My name is Heya, and I am IN SOUTH KOREA waiting to be matched to a home in Los Angeles! 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!
BACKGROUND: Heya was rescued from a dog farm in Yeoju in April 2023.
BEHAVIOR: Heya is a playful puppy and loves to play with her human friends, other dogs, and even strangers that happen to be passing by. Heya is gentle and seems to respond well to human guidance.
Heya has only recently started leash training. She seems eager to learn and makes great effort to follow her foster’s lead.
Heya shows mild separation anxiety, like placing clothes on the pad or tearing the pad, but she's learning to manage it better every day. And when it's mealtime, this little pup loves her food and can be a bit of a fast eater.
ABOUT SHELTER STRESS
Dogs who have lived in shelters for a long period develop behaviors due to an environment that is loud, chaotic, and stressful, even in the 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.
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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 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 our 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.
