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Cliff

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium

About Cliff

Astoria, NY

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Playful, Gentle, Smart
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Cliff’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Cliff's Story

Cliff — Sweet, Social, Gentle Dog Learning Family Life for the First Time<br/><br/>Name: Cliff<br/>Age: 3 years (estimated)<br/>Sex: Male (neutered)<br/>Weight: 18.7 kg (~41 lbs) — actively gaining toward healthy target weight ~20 kg<br/>Energy Level: Moderate<br/>Location: South Korea — can fly to the U.S. once a suitable family is approved<br/>Adoption Fee: $650 (Includes neuter, microchip, vaccines, pre-departure vetting, health certificate, and airfare)<br/>Trial Period: Two-week trial & monitoring for all approved adopters<br/><br/>More Photos & Videos: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/o7JdswAhdm3k19bU6]<br/><br/>Apply Today to Be Approved: [https://forms.gle/3RqaXN6em21CU9UP7]<br/>Follow Our Rescue Instagram: @neveralonerescue<br/><br/>Rescue Story<br/><br/>Cliff spent his entire puppy and young adult life inside Namhae Shelter, and he was rescued just before euthanasia. He had never lived in a home before arriving at his current foster, and is now experiencing family life, comfort, and human affection for the very first time.<br/><br/>Despite such a deprived start, Cliff has grown into a loving, deeply social, gentle, and resilient dog who loves people, enjoys other dogs, and is eager to be part of a family.<br/><br/>Health & Physical Notes<br/><br/>• Congenital left front leg deformity: slightly curved, but no impact on walking, running, or play<br/>• Teeth worn down from chewing metal bars during years in shelter confinement — no treatment needed but adopters should avoid very hard chews<br/>• Overall healthy<br/>• Monthly NexGard Spectra (25th day of each month) — must continue year-round<br/>• Eats Go! Salmon kibble; loves boiled chicken and all types of dog treats<br/>• No allergies observed<br/><br/>Personality — Extremely Social & People-Loving<br/><br/>Cliff is exceptionally friendly with all people — men, women, guests, strangers, all ages.<br/><br/>• Approaches people politely during walks<br/>• Allows first-time visitors to touch his entire body<br/>• Requests affection by nudging or leaning<br/>• Warm, trusting, and eager to bond<br/>• Gentle, non-reactive, and emotionally steady<br/><br/>Cliff is the rare kind of dog who makes people feel instantly welcomed.<br/><br/>Dog Sociability — Excellent. Cliff gets along with dogs of all sizes, ages, and sexes. He would do well as an only dog or in a multi-dog household, as long as interactions are respectful.<br/><br/>• If another dog wants to play, he wrestles gently and happily<br/>• If the other dog prefers space, he respects it<br/>• Lives with 3 dogs (30 kg, 20 kg, 10 kg) — best friends with the 30 kg male<br/>• Zero resource guarding, zero roughness, zero intimidation<br/><br/>Behavior with Cats:<br/>• Neutral to cats — even stray cats during walks<br/>• No chasing or fixation<br/><br/>Home Life & Behavior<br/><br/>• Alone time: 0–6 hours depending on day<br/>• In foster home with one woman and 3 adult dogs<br/>• No separation anxiety observed<br/>• Zero destructive behavior<br/>• Has never barked in foster care<br/>• Potty: 100% outdoor, though he may have a single pee accident on his first day in a new environment<br/>• No marking behavior<br/><br/>Sleeping & Resting:<br/>• Loves thin mats, light blankets<br/>• Still uncomfortable with thick beds, hammocks, or jumping onto human beds — learning slowly<br/>• Previously lived only on bare floors; now prefers soft but flat surfaces<br/><br/>Training & Skills<br/><br/>Leash Walking:<br/>• No pulling<br/>• Walks at the handler’s pace<br/>• If foster stops to talk, he sits and waits<br/>• Focused, calm, and responsive<br/><br/>Car Rides:<br/>• Doesn’t love car rides yet but tolerates them well<br/>• No vomiting, no drooling<br/>• Mild panting possible<br/>• Rides quietly in back seat<br/>• Must use a dog seatbelt — may try to hop out when door opens if not secured<br/><br/>Crate:<br/>• Does not enter by himself, but once inside he stays calm and quiet<br/>• Does not chew or panic<br/>• Simply neutral toward crates<br/><br/>Grooming:<br/>• Very easy for baths<br/>• Cooperative and gentle<br/><br/>Ideal Home<br/><br/>Cliff will thrive with adopters who:<br/>• Can give him affection, attention, and steady companionship<br/>• Want a gentle, social, people-loving dog<br/>• Can offer 1.5–2 hours of daily walks + play<br/>• Do not rely heavily on crates (he is not crate-trained)<br/>• Value routine, kindness, and a calm environment<br/><br/>He will do well in almost any loving home except:<br/>• Homes with an overly dominant “alpha dog” who may intimidate him<br/>• Homes that plan to crate extensively for long hours

Cliff — Sweet, Social, Gentle Dog Learning Family Life for the First Time

Name: Cliff
Age: 3 years (estimated)
Sex: Male (neutered)
Weight: 18.7 kg (~41 lbs) — actively gaining toward healthy target weight ~20 kg
Energy Level: Moderate
Location: South Korea — can fly to the U.S. once a suitable family is approved
Adoption Fee: $650 (Includes neuter, microchip, vaccines, pre-departure vetting, health certificate, and airfare)
Trial Period: Two-week trial & monitoring for all approved adopters

More Photos & Videos: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/o7JdswAhdm3k19bU6]

Apply Today to Be Approved: [https://forms.gle/3RqaXN6em21CU9UP7]
Follow Our Rescue Instagram: @neveralonerescue

Rescue Story

Cliff spent his entire puppy and young adult life inside Namhae Shelter, and he was rescued just before euthanasia. He had never lived in a home before arriving at his current foster, and is now experiencing family life, comfort, and human affection for the very first tim

Cliff — Sweet, Social, Gentle Dog Learning Family Life for the First Time

Name: Cliff
Age: 3 years (estimated)
Sex: Male (neutered)
Weight: 18.7 kg (~41 lbs) — actively gaining toward healthy target weight ~20 kg
Energy Level: Moderate
Location: South Korea — can fly to the U.S. once a suitable family is approved
Adoption Fee: $650 (Includes neuter, microchip, vaccines, pre-departure vetting, health certificate, and airfare)
Trial Period: Two-week trial & monitoring for all approved adopters

More Photos & Videos: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/o7JdswAhdm3k19bU6]

Apply Today to Be Approved: [https://forms.gle/3RqaXN6em21CU9UP7]
Follow Our Rescue Instagram: @neveralonerescue

Rescue Story

Cliff spent his entire puppy and young adult life inside Namhae Shelter, and he was rescued just before euthanasia. He had never lived in a home before arriving at his current foster, and is now experiencing family life, comfort, and human affection for the very first time.

Despite such a deprived start, Cliff has grown into a loving, deeply social, gentle, and resilient dog who loves people, enjoys other dogs, and is eager to be part of a family.

Health & Physical Notes

• Congenital left front leg deformity: slightly curved, but no impact on walking, running, or play
• Teeth worn down from chewing metal bars during years in shelter

Cliff is from Never Alone Animal Rescue International Inc

[DANVERS, MA]

Our Mission
At Never Alone Animal Rescue, our mission is to ensure every rescue dog—regardless of their past—finds a permanent, loving home where they are never alone again. We are a volunteer-driven, foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 88-2604020), dedicated to rescuing dogs from severe conditions such as illegal meat farms, kill s...
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