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
🙏 Seeking an adoptive home capable of supporting Pogeun during his disc rehab and ongoing care! 🙏
💙 Name: Pogeun
💙 Gender: Male
💙 Age: Estimated 5 years old (Born December 2020)
💙 Weight: 10 kg (approx. 22.0 lbs)
💙 ADOGS Instagram (KR): @adogs
💙 English Profile: @_adogs_rescue
1⃣ Medical History
* Neuter Status: Completed
* Microchip: Registered (Internal chip completed)
* Other Notes:
* Heartworm retest negative
* Currently undergoing rehabilitation for spinal disc paralysis in hind legs
* Requires lifelong management due to hyperreflexia at his spinal surgery site. He receives physical therapy biweekly, and while he occasionally leaks urine, his condition has improved significantly. Activities that put strain on his back, such as frequent jumping or slipping after rain, must be carefully avoided.
* His hind claws were worn down on concrete and are currently slightly swollen. He is struggling to place weight on that foot right now due to pain, but it is expected to improve significantly as the nails grow back. Before the swelling, he walked well and would even run on good days!
2⃣ Rescue Story
Pogeun was rescued from the Gimje Shelter. While staying at the ADOGS shelter, he suffered a ruptured spinal disc that resulted in lower body paralysis. However, he underwent emergency surgery and has bravely pushed through challenging rehabilitation therapy.
3⃣ Personality & Characteristics
* Interaction with Humans: He can be shy around strangers and may bark initially, but if given time to greet slowly, he turns into a massive lovebug! He adores humans deeply and loves being petted.
* Interaction with Dogs: He barks and acts guarded toward unfamiliar dogs at first, but with time, he coexists peacefully with everyone. If a dog tries to bother or crowd him while he is resting quietly alone, he will growl to give a clear warning.
* Interaction with Cats: Caution is required as he acts guarded around unfamiliar cats, and fast-moving cats can raise his excitement level and cause him to attempt a chase.
* Separation Anxiety: Since he is currently living in a group setting at the shelter, his individual anxiety levels are unknown.
* Potty Training: He strongly prefers outdoor potty breaks. Indoors, when high excitement causes him to involuntarily tense his hind legs, he occasionally leaks urine. While these accidents have decreased significantly recently, they can still happen when he gets overly excited. He also has a leg-lifting marking habit that requires guidance.
* Grooming & Hygiene: He handles all care routines wonderfully, including baths, brushing, nail trims, toothbrushing, and ear cleaning. He is so relaxed during blow-drying that he even sleeps through it!
* Leash Walking: He loves walks and does great, though he can occasionally get excited. While he pulls on the leash when happy, his pulling strength is not overwhelming and is easily manageable.
* Motion Sickness: He rides stably in cars without motion sickness symptoms, though he occasionally drools a bit.
* Biting/Defensive Reactions: He growls as a warning when another dog approaches impolitely, and he may snap if they continue to bother him despite the warning. Caution is required as he has attempted to bite other dogs through kennel gaps at the shelter, and he once nipped at the foot of a person who turned their back to him.
* Barking: He reacts with barks to outside noises and may bark at strangers.
* Personality & Tendencies: He is fundamentally a human-loving soul. Rather than playing with dog friends, he prefers staying independent. He gets startled by sudden, large movements from humans or large objects and needs time to adapt to new stimuli. He accepts care routines and physical therapy sessions exceptionally gently and patiently.
