My name is POPPY!

Hi! My name is Poppy (but my name in Korea is "Panther") and here is some info about me:

PHYSICAL INFO:

• Breed: Shiba/Jindo mix


• Age: 11 years (est. birth: Aug. 2014)


• Gender: S. Female


• Weight: 31 lbs (14kg) 


• Height: 54 cm (paws to top of my head)


• Length: 71 cm (head to butt)


• Current Location: S. KOREA 

RESCUE STORY - I was found in a rural area of Paju, Korea, with another dog in the summer of 2017. We were sent to a high-kill shelter and listed for euthanasia, but thankfully, both of us were safely rescued by a rescue team. Since then, we’ve been living at their shelter, safe and cared for. Since no one knows my background—except me, of course—the rescue team assumes I may have been a dog tied up outside to guard a home or a farm. I recently moved to my rescuer's "free roaming" facility where I get to roam with other doggo's on the property all day (video). 

TEMPERAMENT – Because I’ve had very limited experiences throughout my life, I can be a bit shy and cautious around new things—including new people. But I’m a very sweet and calm girl, so even when I’m hesitant around new people or environments, I am still a true gentle soul. I will need a calm, confident, dedicated adopter who will go at my pace as I learn to trust my new humans and surroundings. Once I come out of my shell, I'll be eager to soak up all the love and affection I've been missing my whole life. I would likely do very well in a home with a fellow calm, canine buddy to keep me company, as I've lived almost my whole life at a shelter filled with canine companions. I recently got groomed (as you can see in some of my videos and pics!) and am lookin' fresh and ready for my forever home! 

ENERGY LEVEL – Low, I’m a mellow senior girl who prefers relaxing in the sunlight over intense activities. If you're looking for a zen couch companion, I'm your gal! 

GETS ALONG WITH:

• Kids – Unknown. 
  
  
  
  • same with ALL dogs, if I am around children, I should be supervised! My humans need to advocate for my space and make sure I am respected :) 
  
  
  
  


• Dogs – Yes! I’m a submissive type of dog who loves peace!


• Cats – Unknown.

PREY DRIVE - Unknown. I’m not too sure how I’ll react around cats/squirrels/rabbits etc., so my adopter needs to be prepared and willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise.

TRAINING:

• Leash skills – Truthfully, needs some work! (video, video 2) I have no problem wearing a walking harness, but I need more experience to build confidence when walking in unfamiliar places. That said, I’m very good at walking back toward my kennel—where I know I feel safe. I am looking for an adopter who can dedicate time to my confidence and leash-walking skills and who can be patient with me along the way.


• House trained – Work in progress. Having only lived in a rescue shelter so far, I will need training for housebreaking. Frequent potty breaks and positive reinforcement will help me learn housetraining in my new home! 

Please Note: WCP highly encourages adopters to do some research and training on their own before their dog arrives. 

HEALTH NOTES:

• I am spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. I will come to Canada with proof of all my vaccines and test records.


• I will be tested for Heartworm etc. before flying to Canada.


• I will have dental cleaning, if necessary, before flying to Canada.
  
  
  
  • NOTE: It is not uncommon for rescue dogs to require dental work after they are adopted. West Coast Paws does not cover the costs of dental work and/or vet visits. These costs are the financial responsibility of the adopter.
  
  
  
  


• I am currently experiencing a mild ear infection due to an allergic reaction. I take Apoquel daily and clean my ears every day. My vet diagnosed it as a reaction to my current kennel environment, so my allergy symptoms will likely disappear when I am at home!

ADOPTION FEE:

• My adoption fee is $616.00 CAD ($550.00 + GST & PST) including applicable taxes, which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver.

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DISCLAIMER:

Please visit wcpdogrescue.com to read about West Coast Paws Dog Rescue and its adoption process.

The info included in each WCP bio is provided to us from the international rescuer. WCP does not have in-person access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions, although we ask for video proof of a dog's attributes wherever possible. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person(s) adopting them and the environment in which they live. 

WCP is unable to guarantee the accuracy of a dogs age and/or breed. These are strictly "best guesses" based on veterinary exams and their educated estimates.