Jindo puppies and dogs in Staunton, Virginia

Zira came to Green Dogs Unleashed through Humane World for Animals after being rescued from a dog meat farm in South Korea. At just 10 months old, this little Jindo has already found her calling in Charlottesville… porch supervisor. She takes her job very seriously, although she does occasionally fall asleep on duty. We’re so grateful to Humane World for Animals for bringing Zira to us and for the years they’ve spent working alongside South Korean advocates to bring the dog meat industry to an end. South Korea’s ban takes full effect in February 2027, and one of my favorite parts of this work is that they’ve helped farmers learn how to grow crops or build other businesses so they can still earn a living after closing their dog farms. That’s how you make a change like this stick. And for Zira, it means she gets to spend her afternoons figuring out which spot on the porch gets the best sun. Zira is 25 pounds of sweet, curious puppy who likes to take a minute to see what you’re all about. Once you’re her people, she’ll find a spot close enough to keep tabs on you and settle in while you go about your day. And according to the kids in her foster home, who have gotten to see just how gentle she is, she is “totally adorable.” We see no reason to dispute their findings. She’s doing wonderfully with her foster siblings, a 50-pound Lab mix and a 15-pound Cocker Spaniel mix. She loves to play with them and looks to them for a little guidance when something is new, so we’d love to see her with a friendly dog who can show her the ropes. Her other hobbies include watching the world go by from the window and taking a really good porch nap. It’s a full schedule. And can we talk about her house training? A perfect record from day one. She even picked her own designated bathroom spot in the yard, because apparently someone in this house is organized. She loves her treats, is making progress with crate training, and gets a little braver every day as she figures out all the new sights and sounds. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys earning a shy dog’s trust and celebrating the day she decides to scoot a little closer, we’d love for you to meet Zira. Submit your application today to if you'd like to be considered for our little porch supervisor. At Green Dogs Unleashed (GDU), we are dedicated to ensuring the successful placement of our dogs in loving, permanent homes. Over the years, we have seen an increasing number of returns due to behavioral issues that could have been prevented with the right support. A significant percentage of these returns involve out-of-area clients or those who have not completed training with GDU. To address this, positive reinforcement training with Green Dogs Unleashed is required as a condition for all adoptions. Preference for this dog will be given to adopters who commit to signing up for and completing our six-week Canine 101 training class in person at our headquarters in Troy, VA. Secondary consideration will be given to a limited number of out-of-area adopters who agree to complete one private lesson with GDU, either in person or virtually, and attend a pre-approved positive reinforcement training class in their area. At the time you are seeing this post, this dog is still available for adoption. But please know that we may be working on multiple applications already, and any one of them could be approved at any time. Please READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION and complete an adoption application, if you are interested in any of our animals. Application at www.greendogsunleashed.org If you send an inquiry to ask if the dog is still available, or just tell us you are interested, your inquiry will not be answered. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION. We can do NOTHING without that. No, we cannot tell you if he would be a match for your family without seeing an application. PLEASE KEEP READING for info. */*/* PLEASE NOTE: The first communication you will receive after completing an application will be an email response, which will have instructions on how to proceed. Please check your inbox AND spam folders for the next 48 hours, for this email. We will not begin processing an application without the information requested in that email. */*/* We are happy to consider applicants from out of state on most dogs. Please read the description to see if this dog is an exception. If the applicant is approved to adopt, they MUST be willing to come to our location in Troy, VA, for a meet and greet. If all parties agree that the pup and family are a good fit, they would take the pup home at that time. For more information about our mission and for an APPLICATION for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com. GDU does ask a minimum adoption fee of $400.00. This does not even come close to covering all expenses created by animals while in rescue. We are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum fee includes DAPP, rabies if age appropriate,, heartworm test and preventative, if age appropriate, and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying, if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. In an attempt to avoid tummy upset from a sudden change of food, the foster family may include a small, transitional bag of the food the dog/puppy has been eating. And if the dog/puppy has grown attached to a special item (like a toy or blanket), they may send that along, as well. */*/* Young puppies will receive age-appropriate vaccines, and will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Adopters may be required to provide additional puppy boosters and at 16 weeks of age, a rabies vaccine. Future annual vaccines, testing and monthly heartworm preventative are REQUIRED, and will be the financial responsibility of the adopter. *****Due to the sheer number of animals and applications in our program, coupled with a limited number of volunteers, applicants MUST have patience as we process applications.   If you do not hear back from us, the animal may have been adopted.   We strive to let people know but sadly cannot offer reasons for denial beyond that.  Any harassment of our volunteers will go unanswered and we will simply block you.   Our volunteers spend their time working hard to ensure the very best for each animal.   Please remember the animal, not the applicant, is our client.*****  ##2884231##