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Gavin the Graduate

June 27, 2019 by EK Park, Executive Director 1 Comment

Gavin has survived a lot in his two short years of life. He was found roaming the streets of Busan, Korea, skinny and covered with dirt. He had clearly been abandoned—he was friendly and even knew some basic commands. He waited in a local shelter for months, but no one came to claim him. So the shelter decided to euthanize him.

After a long journey, Gavin is searching for his forever family

That’s when a local animal lover stepped in and offered to foster him. After three months, Gavin’s foster mom was confident he was ready for an adoptive family: sure, he was a bossy little Pomeranian, but he was so smart and affectionate. His foster mom hoped that Gavin’s luck would change in Canada.

Gavin made the long journey to Canada earlier this year. Since he exhibited some fear-based resource guarding behaviors, Gavin was enrolled in a behavioral rehabilitation and training course at Doggytime Canine Care & Rescue and was recenlty graduated.

We’re pleased to announce that, in a short amount of time, Gavin has become much less fearful and is learning to trust. He’s a quiet, medium-energy boy who loves playing with toys, listening to music, belly rubs, and lots of snuggles. He is also house and crate trained.

The ideal home for Gavin is calm (no young children), with clear rules and boundaries and lots of time for training and bonding. Gavin is good with cats and other well-balanced dogs. The adopter needs to be willing to incorporate Gavin’s daily physiotherapy exercises and specific dietary. He is well on-leash and doesn’t react to other dogs or people.

Written by Caley Skinner

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About EK Park, Executive Director

EK Park is the founder of Free Korean Dogs. She is a photographer, videographer and animal advocate. Born on a small farm in South Korea, EK now lives in Bracebridge ON with her partner, Greg, three dogs and a grumpy cat.

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  1. Lucy Jachimczyk says

    June 29, 2019 at 11:16 am

    I had a Pomeranian dog for 13 1/2 years and he was a bossy little dog but, I gave him lots of attention and care. He passed away on 5/2/2019 and I cry everyday because I miss him so much he was my Fluffy dog. I can adopt Galvin but I’m on Long Island so I don’t know how that’s gonna happen. I wish it would I’m a female vetran I’m a senior female and live alone and I own my own home and have a big backyard. I would love this cute dog he’s adorable can you assist me with a dog, I would be grateful from the bottom of my heart. Thanks
    for reading my e-mail I’m home all day except to run errands. Thanks once again. Oh I’m retired, any assistance I would appreciate. Once again thank you so much. He’s adorable and sure he’ll make a wonderful pet for anyone whose a dog lover

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