Kori ::ADOPTED::
Kori is one of the 60+ dogs that were found locked away during the winter of 2019 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 government and slowly dogs are being pulled out and placed into the city shelter when there is space available. Kori and 23 other dogs were brought to the city shelter in January of 2020 including her brother, Bori, who has already found a home in Portland.
In August of 2020, Kori finally left the shelter after Wildhearts promised to find her a home here in Portland. She lived with a wonderful foster family (with three cats!) in South Korea up until last month. Kori is a silly and complicated little soul but each day at her Portland foster home we learn more about what makes her tick.
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE Kori THINGS FROM her FOSTER family…
Ridiculous ear floof? Check!
Perfectly curled tail? Check!
Amazing personality? Check!
Kori has it all!
This girl is more cat than dog and loves nothing more than spending her days lounging somewhere cozy on her back with her arms straight up in the air. Kori makes connections with people by spending lots of quality time with them. Once she decides she likes you, she’ll always want to be near you, even if that means she has to sleep by your feet while you work at your desk. She is also a fan of chin scratches and belly rubs!
Besides chilling on the couch or cuddling in bed, Kori also loves going on her daily afternoon walk. She gets so excited when she sees her harness and leash! She has no problems walking on a leash and would probably make a wonderful hiking buddy although she is more than happy to spend the day being a couch potato. She went with her foster family to the Oregon coast and wasn’t impressed by the ocean at all, but she loved snoozing in the sunshine.
Kori is a low energy dog and has yet to show any interest in playing with toys, but she does get the zoomies almost daily although they usually don’t last longer than a minute or two. When Kori is excited, she loves to hear her name said in a high-pitched voice. She will run back and forth, spin, and slap her paws on the ground. To get her even more excited, she loves to have people copy her movements by slapping their hands on the floor at the same time.
Kori truly is such a sweet, gentle dog! She rarely ever barks or whines, is quiet in her kennel and has always slept soundly at night, has never had any accidents inside, and doesn’t mind getting her nails trimmed. Kori is also amazing with cats and has been since day one!
A FEW THINGS Kori IS WORKING ON FROM her FOSTER family…
Kori is not very food motivated, but she has gotten better at eating as she has gained more confidence in her foster home. She used to have difficulty finishing meals, but we’ve since discovered that her food bowl was the problem. She’s a sophisticated lady who wants to eat off of a plate! Training can be challenging with Kori due to her nervousness, so persistence is key! Previously, any basic training would make Kori extremely anxious and overwhelmed almost as if she was associating being asked to ‘sit’ with being punished. She has made great strides over the last few weeks in her foster home and will usually work for pieces of veggie sausage, one of the only treats she likes. Kori knows her name and will typically come when called, especially if you are calling her to put on her harness and leash for a walk!
Kori can be nervous around strangers and will retreat to one of her safe spaces, like her bed or the couch, to avoid being touched. When approached, she will often show her belly and not move. Kori will need a very patient adopter who will give her all the time she needs to settle into a new environment and continue to work with her on gaining more confidence.
Kori does not like when other dogs do not respect her boundaries. Upon initially meeting her 50lb foster dog brother, Kori would growl at him when he got too close to her face. After a few neutral walks, they are great buddies and will often sleep near each other. Kori has no experience with larger dogs besides her foster dog brother, so she will need to be slowly introduced to any new dogs she may meet.
Riding in the car is Kori’s biggest challenge. Car rides make her very anxious and car sick, even if she’s only in the car for a few minutes. No matter the length of the car ride, she will drool everywhere. On long car rides, she will throw up. After a lot of trial and error, we are still trying to figure out how to make Kori feel more comfortable in the car, so she will need an adopter who is willing to continue working on this so she can join on family outings.
THE IDEAL FAMILY FOR Kori WOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
A fenced backyard.
A home with a friendly cat or a small/medium friendly, already trained dog.
A home without young children.
Lots of patience, time to train, consistency, and lots of love!
Kori’s Details:
Breed: Terrier mix
Age: 3 years old
Sex: Female
Size: 15lbs
Color: Gray/Black/Tan
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Medical notes:
N/A
Housetrained: Yes
Site: Wildhearts Rescue
Location: Foster home in Portland
Intake Date: 3/17/2021
Good with cats: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes, with a slow introduction
Good with children: Yes, older dog savvy children
Good with adults: Yes, with a slow introduction