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Chichi (H)

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr
Plainfield, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
• Current Location: foster home in South Korea • Rescue Story: Meet Chichi👋🏻 He was found wandering the streets of South Korea in May 2026. He ended up at a high-kill shelter, but thankfully, he was rescued just in time. He later had to undergo patella surgery on both hind legs, but thankfully, he has now fully recovered in his foster home! He’s more than ready to find his forever family! • Personality: Friendly, Affectionate, Playful • Affinity with - Dogs: Not much interested in other dogs - Cats: Just looks at them out of curiosity without aggression - Adults/Kids: Friendly with all people, especially with children! • Walking Manners: Walks beautifully on a leash and likes to smell around! • Housetrained: Fully housebroken! He goes potty outdoors and sometimes indoors only in the (wet) bathroom. • Bathing/Brushing: Great with baths and brushing. • Car Sickness: Comfortable with car rides. • Separation Anxiety: None • Barks/Howls: Quiet • Appetite/Food Allergies: Eats well. No food allergies found so far. • Shedding level (1~10): 5 • Likes/Dislikes: Loves fetching squeaky toys! / Not a fan of long staircases haha • Health: Due to his patella surgery, it’s best to avoid excessive jumping or standing on his hind legs. Otherwise, a healthy boy! ** Adoption Fee Information: The adoption fee covers international transportation and medical expenses, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, a health certificate, deworming, and other necessary veterinary care. In addition to the adoption fee, adopters are responsible for separate entry costs, which must be paid directly to the local customs broker who assists with the dog's customs clearance upon arrival at the U.S. airport. Details regarding the payment process will be provided later.
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Soni (H)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 3 yrs
Plainfield, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
• Current Location: foster home in South Korea • Rescue Story: Meet Soni👋🏻 Soni was found at a small park in the neighborhood and taken to the city pound in Feb 2026. No one claimed her for a while, so she ended up on the euthanasia list. The rescue team stepped in just in time and brought her to the shelter. Now, she's been with her foster family since June! • Personality: Affectionate, Gentle, Friendly • Affinity with - Dogs: Gets along well with other dogs and regularly attends doggy daycare. She’s very social! - Cats: Not tested with cats - Adults/Kids: She may take a moment to check out new people, but quickly warms up and becomes affectionate with both men and women. / She should do well with respectful children. • Walking Manners: Walks nicely on leash once she gets used to the new area. If the other dog approaches aggressively, she may give a warning sign like growling or barking. • Housetrained: Fully housebroken! • Bathing/Brushing: Calm and cooperative for both baths and brushing. • Car Sickness: Comfortable with car rides. • Separation Anxiety: None. She rests well with puzzle toys. • Barks/Howls: A few barks at unfamiliar noises from outside • Appetite/Food Allergies: Eats well. No food allergies found so far. • Shedding level (1~10): 5 • Likes/Dislikes: Likes playing fetch and treatos! / Not a fan of sudden loud noises • Health: Had a heartworm treatment in April 2026 and tested heartworm-negative in Oct 2026! Now, a healthy girl waiting for her family! ** Adoption Fee Information: The adoption fee covers international transportation and medical expenses, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, a health certificate, deworming, and other necessary veterinary care. In addition to the adoption fee, adopters are responsible for separate entry costs, which must be paid directly to the local customs broker who assists with the dog's customs clearance upon arrival at the U.S. airport. Details regarding the payment process will be provided later.
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Baegi (V)

Labrador Retriever Jindo

Male, 10 mos
Plainfield, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**Important Adoption Information All of our dogs are currently living in private shelters or foster homes in South Korea. Once an adoption is approved, dogs will travel to the United States through legal and approved international transport procedures. Video calls are available prior to adoption, and adopters can communicate with our rescue team in real time through our official organization and app-based messaging channels throughout the process. --------- • Rescue Story: Baegi was rescued in the mountain in South Korea at 2 months old along with his siblings • Personality: Friendly, Affectionate, Active • Affinity with - Dogs: Good around other dogs - Cats: Not tested, but expected to be good with smaller fur friends - Adults/Kids: Friendly with all people • Housetrained: Fully housebroken for outdoor potty • Walking Manners: In training - calm on a leash, though! • Separation Anxiety: None • Barks/Howls: Makes a few barks when wanting something • Food Allergies: No • Likes/Dislikes: Loves carrying things in mouth and running around! • Shedding level (1~10): 5-6 • Health: A healthy, happy pup! --------- ** Adoption Fee Information: The adoption fee covers international transportation and medical expenses, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, a health certificate, deworming, and other necessary veterinary care. In addition to the adoption fee, adopters are responsible for separate entry costs, which must be paid directly to the local customs broker who assists with the dog's customs clearance upon arrival at the U.S. airport. Details regarding the payment process will be provided later.
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Songi (v)

Poodle (Standard)

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Plainfield, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 **Songi & Paengi – A Second Chance at the Life They Deserve** 🐾 Songi and Paengi's story began with heartbreak, but we're hoping it ends with love. Their former owner, a man, disappeared for reasons unknown, leaving both dogs behind. They were eventually discovered abandoned in the home, neglected and struggling to survive. When the owner's mother visited after receiving complaints from neighbors about constant barking, she found the house in terrible condition and the dogs severely neglected. Before contacting a shelter, she sold both dogs to a pet shop. When we learned about their situation, we knew we couldn't leave them there. We paid the pet shop to bring them into our care because both girls were unspayed, and we feared they could end up being used for breeding. Today, Songi and Paengi are safe at a private rescue center in Korea and have made an incredible recovery, both physically and emotionally. When they arrived, they were dangerously underweight. They suffered from severe diarrhea, excessive eye discharge, and badly matted coats. Despite everything they had endured, neither dog lost her gentle spirit. Both girls are sweet, affectionate, and incredibly loving with people. They enjoy the company of other dogs and have adapted beautifully to life in the rescue center. While they have never been introduced to cats, we do not expect them to show aggression toward them. Songi and Paengi share a special bond, and it would be wonderful if they could be adopted together. However, we understand that isn't always possible, and we are also open to finding them separate homes if the right families come along. After everything they have survived, these girls deserve families who will never abandon them again. 🏡 **Whether together or apart, Songi and Paengi are ready to begin the next chapter of their lives—with love, safety, and a family of their own.** ❤️🐾 **About Songi & Paengi** * Female * Friendly and gentle * Love people * Dog-friendly * Recovered from neglect and abandonment * Currently living in a private rescue center in Korea * Can be adopted together or separately Sometimes the most resilient hearts belong to the dogs who have every reason not to trust again. Songi and Paengi are proof of that every single day. ❤️ ** Adoption Fee Information: The adoption fee covers international transportation and medical expenses, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, a health certificate, deworming, and other necessary veterinary care. In addition to the adoption fee, adopters are responsible for separate entry costs, which must be paid directly to the local customs broker who assists with the dog's customs clearance upon arrival at the U.S. airport. Details regarding the payment process will be provided later.
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Dawook (H)

Jindo Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Plainfield, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
• Rescue Story : Meet Dawook👋 an adorable pup with a beautiful smile! Dawook was one of the 9 puppies found on a street in South Korea at just two months old and taken to a high-risk shelter. They were luckily saved right before euthanasia by the rescue team, but Dawook had to be hospitalized due to the mange treatment while all his siblings found their foster homes. Even long after he got a clean bill of health, he is still in the private shelter without a single chance to live in the loving home he deserves. This friendly pup is more than ready to find a forever home! • Personality: Friendly, Easy-going, Active Dawook's endearing and bright personality shines through with his charming smile and playful demeanor even in the shelter. We would like him to have a family who enjoys outdoor adventures so that Dawook can experience many activities he has been missing while staying in the shelter. • Affinity with -Cats: Curious about them -Dogs: Gets along with other dogs in the shelter, but due to his play style, it would be ideal as the only dog in the house. -Adults/Kids: Good with all people, including men and kids, but he hasn't lived with kids in a house before, so it will be necessary to watch him being around kids at the beginning. • Shedding: 5-6 • Food Allergies: No. • Walking Manner: good on a leash! • Housetrained: He would prefer to potty outdoors when adopted with regular walks. • Bathing/Brushing: tolerates both well • Separation Anxiety: None. • Bark or Howl: No. • Carsickness: No. • Like & Dislike: LOVES people, attention, and treats! • Health: a healthy boy! ** Adoption Fee Information: The adoption fee covers international transportation and medical expenses, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, a health certificate, deworming, and other necessary veterinary care. In addition to the adoption fee, adopters are responsible for separate entry costs, which must be paid directly to the local customs broker who assists with the dog's customs clearance upon arrival at the U.S. airport. Details regarding the payment process will be provided later.
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Dubu(v)

Jindo Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Plainfield, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Dubu’s story is one of quiet endurance — and remarkable recovery. * Rescue Story : She was originally adopted by a family with four children who, without fully understanding the responsibilities of raising a dog, brought her home on impulse. From the beginning, Dubu did not receive the basic care dogs need. She was never taken on walks and spent all of her time indoors without proper stimulation or exercise. As she grew bigger, the family moved her out to the balcony, where she lived in isolation. Eventually, she was tied up in the parking area of their villa, spending her days confined to a short tether. During this period, Dubu became infected with heartworm. In 2023, when the family moved to a new home and could no longer keep her tied outside, they brought Dubu to our shelter. They covered only the cost of her heartworm treatment, and she was officially surrendered into our care. Dubu then began a long but necessary journey to recovery. She underwent six months of heartworm treatment and made a full recovery. Afterward, she remained at our center for over a year and a half, where she was given the structure and care she had never experienced before. During her time with us, Dubu learned how to be a dog again. She developed healthy social skills with other dogs, learned proper leash manners, and became fully house-trained. With consistent care and routine, her true personality began to emerge. *Personality : Dubu has a gentle and patient nature, especially with children. She is affectionate and warm toward people, enjoying human companionship. When it comes to other dogs, however, her personality becomes much more playful—she is energetic, lively, and truly comes alive during playtime. Despite her energy, Dubu is not a frequent barker and tends to be relatively quiet. * She is currently staying in a foster home(South Korea), but as it is a multi-dog household, we hope to find her a home where she can receive more focused attention—either as the only dog or with just one other companion. Dubu has spent much of her life adapting to circumstances she did not choose. Now, she is ready for something different—a home where she is not overlooked, but truly seen, cared for, and loved. ** Adoption Fee Information: The adoption fee covers international transportation and medical expenses, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, a health certificate, deworming, and other necessary veterinary care. In addition to the adoption fee, adopters are responsible for separate entry costs, which must be paid directly to the local customs broker who assists with the dog's customs clearance upon arrival at the U.S. airport. Details regarding the payment process will be provided later.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Plainfield, New Jersey

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Pawcific Rescue - Transport

Plainfield, NJ 07060

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Whiskers and Wags-4-Adoption

North Plainfield, NJ 07063

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Plainfield Area Humane Society

75 Rock Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07063

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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A New Leash On Life

Green Brook, NJ 08812

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Helpless Hounds - Green Brook Township, NJ Foster

Green Brook Township, NJ 08812

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Rawhide Rescue

16 Mt. Bethel Rd. Box 360, Warren, NJ 07059

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New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network, Inc.

PO Box 36, Fanwood, NJ 07023

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Pals of Paws

Fanwood, NJ 07023

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Jersey Dog Rescue Inc

Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

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Happy Paws Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 411, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

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