STELLA
Basic Information
Estimated Age: Approximately 2 years old
Gender / Spay Status: Female / Spayed
Breed : Jindo mix
Weight: 15 kg (33 lbs)
Health Status
Current health condition: Very healthy
Past medical history or treatments: None
Vaccination status: Vaccination record photo available upon request
Heartworm / internal & external parasite prevention:
Heartworm negative / vaccinations in progress
Allergies or food sensitivities: None known
Any veterinary concerns to be aware of: None
Personality & Temperament
Overall personality:
Very energetic and curious. She confidently approaches new places and enjoys exploring and sniffing around.
Relationship with people:
She absolutely loves people, approaches easily, and is very affectionate.
Reaction to strangers:
When volunteer teams visit, she does not show much shyness and follows people comfortably.
With children:
She approaches children and seems to enjoy them.
With other dogs:
She generally gets along well with her shelter friends. Because she is fairly strong and energetic, she tends to play more with larger dogs.
Experience with cats or other animals:
She has not lived with cats before.
Daily Habits
Potty habits:
She rarely eliminates in the room where she sleeps and usually prefers to go outside.
Comfort with being alone:
She can stay calmly in her kennel room for about 10 hours.
Separation anxiety:
None observed. She sleeps alone in her room without howling or barking.
Barking:
She is not usually a vocal dog. If another dog barks, she may briefly join in but stops quickly.
Sleeping area:
She currently sleeps alone in a kennel area.
Walks & Outdoor Environment
Leash behavior:
When she first arrived, she was not used to walks and pulled strongly on the leash. Now she walks very well without pulling.
Reactions during walks:
Stella shows interest in unfamiliar people.
She can be a little scared of passing cars but wants to approach people.
She has not had direct face-to-face encounters with other dogs while on leash, so her reaction is uncertain. She once met a loose neighborhood dog and did not bark or act defensive.
Car rides:
If secured with a seat belt in the back seat, she settles in and rides calmly.
Reaction to outside noises (cars, motorcycles, construction):
She is not easily frightened. Even when large trucks pass nearby, she remains calm and quietly looks outside.
Elevator / stairs:
She has not experienced these yet.
Eating Habits
Diet and feeding amount: (not specified)
Appetite: (not specified)
Picky eating:
She is unfamiliar with sweet foods such as fruit or bread.
Treat behavior:
Treats are usually given separately from other dogs because she can be food-motivated and may try to guard them.
To prevent conflict in the shelter, Stella receives treats separately. She tends to eat quickly.
Food guarding:
If another dog approaches while she is eating, she first gives warning signals. If ignored, she may give a warning snap.
Training & Handling
Basic commands:
She knows sit and wait.
Mouthing or biting:
She may show defensive snapping around treats, but it is manageable and not severe.
Grooming:
She loves brushing. Nail trimming has been difficult because she will not stay still yet. Bathing has not been attempted yet.
At the veterinarian:
She is not very wary of people, so examinations are generally easy.
Behavioral Concerns & Notes
Main concern:
She needs to continue learning to calmly wait for treats around other dogs.
Training in progress:
She is practicing waiting calmly at a distance alongside other dogs before eating treats.
Important notes for adopters:
Because she is very energetic, adopters should be mindful of her strength—especially when she suddenly pulls or jumps.
Rescue History
Stella was rescued from a place where an elderly man raised dogs for meat in cages and also ran a goat farm. The dogs there changed frequently.
Rescuers discovered the location and managed to rescue six dogs, though sadly two could not be saved. The man promised not to keep dogs again, but several months later Stella was found tied up there AGAIN.
Ideal home:
A home with a yard would be ideal so she can comfortably go outside to potty.
Suitable for first-time dog owners?
She may be better suited for adopters who have experience with medium or large dogs.
Adjustment advice after adoption:
She will likely warm up to her new family quickly. With gradual exposure to a new environment, she should adapt well without major issues.