My name is RIKKO!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by Welcome Paws rescue - NY Region Transport

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Approve Application

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $650

This helps Welcome Paws rescue - NY Region Transport with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

Jindo/Shiba Inu

Color

White

Age

1 year old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

29 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

–

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

🐾✨ Meet Rikko – A Spirited Sweetheart Who Loves Her Friends! ✨🐾
She was rescued from a dog meat farm in Yeoju, Korea, where she was the tiniest among 13 dogs facing a tragic fate.

📌 Basic Info
❤ Age: 1 year
❤ Gender: Female
❤ Weight: 29 lb
❤ Breed: Jindo mix
❤ Color: White with light brown ears

💛 Personality & Behavior
✔ Friendly with Women: Super affectionate – wags her tail and greets with love
✔ Friendly with Men: Just as affectionate – loves all people equally
✔ Kid-Friendly: Great with children – gentle and loves giving kisses
✔ Dog-Friendly: Extremely social – adores all dogs, big and small
✔ Cat-Friendly: Startled but shows no aggression when seeing cats
✔ Aggression: None
✔ Energy Level: High – loves to run and play, especially off-leash
✔ Handling: Very comfortable with being touched and handled
✔ Barking: Rare, though may bark at older men wearing hats
✔ Escape Tendencies: None, but still in leash/harness training
✔ Destructive Behavior: Normal puppy chewing – loves her wooden chew sticks

🏡 Training & Habits
✔ House Training: Fully pee-pad trained – very reliable indoors
✔ Crate Training: In progress – shows no resistance
✔ Leash Walking: Was initially scared, but now walks confidently
✔ Leash Reactivity: None – friendly to both dogs and people
✔ Car Rides: Calm and relaxed
✔ Food: Great appetite – enjoys kibble, duck, and salmon

🌟 Ideal Home
Rikko thrives in the company of other dogs and would do wonderfully in a home with a friendly dog companion.
However, she could also do very well as a solo pup with a loving human.

A yard would be a bonus for her playful spirit, but she is also apartment-friendly as long as she gets enough activity and stimulation.

💖 Why Rikko is Special
Rikko is playful, smart, and incredibly loving.
Despite her difficult early life, she is full of joy and ready to bloom with her forever family.

✨ Adopt Rikko and help her begin a beautiful new chapter! ✨
🤍🐾

Rescue

Welcome Paws rescue - NY Region Transport

Contact info

Pet ID

—

Contact

Kandie Lee

Phone

(720) 338-6393

welcomepawsrescue@gmail.com

Website

http://www.welcomepawsrescue.org

Address

Bayside, NY 11364

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Begin by submitting an adoption application through our website or via email.

2.
Interview

We will schedule an interview with you and all members of your household to ensure everyone is on board with the adoption process.

3.
Approve Application

If your application is approved and both parties are comfortable moving forward, we will send you the adoption approval letter to your email

4.
Pay Fee

Once the adoption fee is received, adopters will be invited to chatgroup where they can ask any questions to the current foster parents.

5.
Take the Pet Home

You will be notified of the flight details, and you will need to pick up your dog at the designated U.S.A and Canada airport upon arrival.

Additional adoption info

Post-Adoption Support and Check-Ins
After your dog has settled in, we will periodically check in with you to ensure the adjustment process is going smoothly. This is a time to discuss your dog’s progress and address any questions or concerns you may have.

Our team is always here to provide guidance as needed during the transition to your new life together. All adopters must agree to provide periodic update of the adopted pet. Instagram account is highly recommended. All adopters must sign up for GPS tracker for 6 months to avoid losing pets.

Go meet their pets

All our dogs fly from Korea to the US when their adoptions are finalized. Therefore, we can not provide the "meet and greet." Multiple video clips will be provided and we will help you walk through the steps to reassure the adopted dog and the adopter are the best match for each other. Some dogs are available for meet and greet if the dogs are fostered in the US.

More about this rescue

WELCOME PAWS RESCUE is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, operated entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers who are deeply committed to the welfare and well-being of animals. Our mission is to rescue and provide a second chance to dogs in need.

We believe that every animal, regardless of age, size, or breed, deserves to experience the love, care, and security of a forever home. Through our rescue efforts, we strive to create a brighter future for these deserving animals, working tirelessly to ensure they are given the opportunity to live happy and healthy lives. Our goal is not only to change the lives of the animals we rescue but to also raise awareness about the importance of compassion and responsible pet ownership in our communities.