Jack ::ADOPTED::
You might notice some coloring and “stare-bear” similarities between him & Pepe (now Gizmo)! Jack is another one of the 60+ dogs that were found locked away this winter in a hoarding situation outside of Asan, South Korea. Over the past several years the dogs were left to breed and their numbers grew into the hundreds. At least half of the dogs perished due to the horrific conditions they were forced to live in. Many died from illness, neglect, dog fights, and also from human consumption.
The hoarders were reported to the city and slowly dogs are being pulled out and placed into the city shelter. Jack and 23 other dogs were brought to the city shelter in January and a few months ago he was placed in a loving foster home in South Korea who had a young child and senior dog. Currently he’s in a wonderful foster home here in Portland and is best described as a gentle cat who enjoys taking long walks!
A few of our favorite Jack things from his fosters…
Jack is a total sweetheart. He loves to snuggle! He is content to sleep next to you all day while you work, but he also loves to walk. It’s his favorite activity by far! He’s learning “Let’s go” to know when it’s time to move on, because he just loves smelling things so much! However, he has not yet developed a fondness for the rainy weather of the Pacific Northwest.
He hasn’t played with us yet, but he’s has gotten the zoomies a few times, especially after a good walk. He tends to get nervous after a few seconds, but the desire is definitely in there!
He loves smelling things, so once he’s gotten the basic obedience down, maybe some scent work could be a good enrichment activity for him.
A few things Jack is working on things from his fosters…
Jack is working on building his confidence and independence. He is a total velcro-dog, and he prefers all of his people to be in the same room. Jack needs people who will provide him with an environment where he feels safe but isn’t coddled.
Jack is also quite a nervous, little fella. He needs people who are very patient, willing to experiment, and give him a lot of encouragement. He definitely wants to please people, he just isn’t always sure what he’s supposed to do. Jack will need many opportunities to eat and potty during his initial adjustment period until he feels comfortable and is given some positive reinforcement. It took about 4-5 days before he developed a solid routine.
Another important thing to know about Jack is that he can’t move his tail! It might be harder for him to communicate with other dogs, and with you, too. It will be important for his forever family to clean his tail regularly, especially after he goes potty.
The Ideal HOme for Jack would offer the following:
- Patience while he slowly comes out of his shell and the willingness to work with him so he feels safe and secure. It may take months to see his personality come through.
- Another animal in the home (a friendly cat or a calm dog) for Jack to have a companion.
- A family who mostly works from home pre & post COVID-19 and is still willing to help Jack with his separation anxiety.
- Lots of walks!
Jack’s Details:
Breed: Terrier Mix
Age: 2 years
Sex: Male
Size: 18lbs
Color: White/Brown
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Medical notes: Healed/old tail-pull injury (typically seen in cats) and is basically a paralyzed tail
Housetrained: Yes
Site: Wildhearts Rescue
Location: Foster home in Portland
Intake Date: 10/07/2020
Good with cats: Likely, with a slow introduction
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with children: Yes
Good with adults: Yes