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Dohee was among the 83 survivors of the Dangjin dog meat farm when Free Korean Dogs stepped in to shut down the operation in 2018. Lending to the stigma of her breed, She, along with her (assumed) brother Dosam and a few other Dosas on the farm were singled out as victims of further abuse at the hands of the farm owner who admitted to beating them on a regular basis. As a result of this treatment, compassion and comfort were a foreign concept to them.
Dohee and Dosam, like the rest of the dogs, were kept in cramped wire bottom cages that would cut into their paws under the weight of their big bodies. Rotting human food waste was given as food sporadically, lacking essential nutrients. Out of survival, the dogs resorted to eating this to sustain their never-ending hunger.
Among all the dogs found at the farm, Dohee and Dosam stood out as the most apprehensive, afraid to leave the confines of their cages as it was ironically the only space they felt safe. In an effort to help them feel safer in their new environment, we gave Dohee and Dosam the opportunity to embark on a path of recovery at a dog training school. Guided by compassionate trainers following months of dedication and hard work, Dohee has transformed into an optimistic girl who no longer fears the outside world. In fact, she embraces her newfound freedom and takes great pleasure in going for walks.
After spending 2 years at the training school, we decided Dohee was ready to be moved into the care of a private boarding house. Although small and humble, Dohee embraces the simple pleasures of life and looks forward to her routine of outdoor walks and playtime.
Although her transformation has made the dreams of a Canadian future hopeful, her final hurdle is much bigger. Being a large breed, Dohee’s weight and size airline requirements, render her unable to fly. Without any prospects for adoption in a country that stigmatizes her breed as a “meat breed”, Dohee’s chances of leaving the shelter towards greener pastures are extremely slim.
Dohee’s Sponsorship Needs
Continued Housing, Food, and Medical Care
By sponsoring Dohee, you extend a lifeline of hope by helping us make the best of her life at the shelter, where she is provided with housing, food, and medical care such as vaccines, deworming, and parasite prevention.
Geriatric Care Management
As a large breed in her senior years, with an onset of joint issues among other age-related issues, we strive to make Dohee as comfortable as possible and make the best of her situation.