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
💙 Name: Lira
💙 Gender: Male
💙 Age: Estimated 3 years old (Born October 2022)
💙 Weight: 10 kg (approx. 22 lbs)
💙 ADOGS Instagram (KR): @adogs
💙 English Profile: @_adogs_rescue
1⃣ Medical History
- Neuter Status: Completed
- Microchip: Registered (Internal chip completed)
- Other Notes:
Heartworm retest scheduled for December 2026
Dental scaling completed
2⃣ Rescue Story
Lira spent a considerable amount of time at the Gimje Shelter. Passing through several harsh seasons in those poor shelter conditions, his health slowly began to decline. Deeply concerned that this gentle and timid boy would be exposed to deadly diseases, ADOGS stepped in urgently to rescue him.
3⃣ Personality & Characteristics
- Interaction with Humans: He still gets a bit wary and barks when encountering strangers, but he recognizes familiar faces and welcomes them happily with a wagging tail. He allows physical touch when approached slowly, though he remains slightly awkward with it. In his foster home, he shows his shy interest by sniffing his foster parent's clothes or listening intently for the sound of their return when home alone.
- Interaction with Dogs: He is mostly indifferent toward other dogs and generally minds his own business. However, he has occasionally barked at other dogs while at the shelter.
- Interaction with Cats: He has not yet been introduced to cats.
- Separation Anxiety: When alone at home, he wanders around quietly to eat scattered treats. He used to have occasional potty accidents right before his foster parent left, and recently he has been coming out to the living room once before heading back inside. Since this might be a subtle sign of separation anxiety, his foster parent is keeping a close eye on him.
- Potty Training: He uses indoor pee pads at his foster home. He gets it right most of the time, but he may occasionally miss the pad when his foster parent leaves or when he feels anxious.
- Grooming & Hygiene: He squirms a bit during brushing and nail trimming, but he patiently tolerates it. He experiences moderate shedding, and his nails are currently trimmed during vet visits. He has also recently started toothbrushing!
- Leash Walking: Because he is still unaccustomed to walks, he tends to run away when someone tries to put his leash on. During walks, he may spin in circles or resist by digging his feet in when the leash is pulled, so he needs ongoing training. Although naturally timid, his leash manners have improved significantly, and he recently completed a long-distance walk!
- Motion Sickness: He experiences car sickness and drools during rides.
- Biting/Aggression: He has shown zero biting tendencies to date.
- Barking: He can be a bit vocal. When his medication is prepared with his favorite canned food, he barks in excitement to ask for it quickly. He also barks at strangers or other dogs.
- Likes: He loves treats and gentle pets! However, he does not care much for dried or dehydrated treats.
- Dislikes: He is fearful of strangers, other dogs outdoors, and loud noises, so he is currently undergoing desensitization training during walks. Moving objects, noisy things, and new stimuli all frighten him. He also dislikes vet visits, kennels, and nail clippers.
- Personality: Lira is a timid and quiet soul. He is so cautious that he only wanders around when he thinks he is alone, yet he remains full of quiet curiosity. He just needs a patient family who will wait calmly for him to open his heart at his own pace.
