Isla

📌 PLEASE READ FIRST<br/>To be considered for Isla, a complete written adoption application must be submitted first.<br/>Isla will travel to the U.S. once a suitable family is matched through our vetting process.<br/>All approved adopters begin with a two-week trial and monitoring period to support a safe, long-term match.<br/><br/>📝 Apply to Adopt<br/>https://forms.gle/UmpfbgmydH7igSdN7<br/><br/>📸 More Photos & Videos<br/>https://photos.app.goo.gl/JkCrRcz2sHBhVbMt8<br/><br/>✨ Quick Facts<br/>• Age: ~1 year (estimated)<br/>• Sex: Female (spayed)<br/>• Weight: ~7 kg (about 15.5 lbs)<br/>• Energy Level: 3/5 (moderate, active but manageable)<br/><br/>💛 Isla’s Story<br/>Isla entered a municipal kill shelter in Hongseong, South Korea after her original owner passed away. Despite this loss, she remained open-hearted and trusting. She is now safe in foster care and ready for a loving home where she can stay close to her people.<br/><br/>🩺 Health & Care<br/>• Healthy with no medical concerns<br/>• No known allergies (chicken, duck, lamb, beef, horse, salmon tested)<br/>• Up-to-date on vaccinations<br/>• Monthly preventative covering fleas, ticks, and heartworms (given on the 1st, year-round)<br/>• Favorite treats: duck and turkey jerky, chew treats<br/><br/>🌸 Personality Snapshot<br/>Affectionate • Friendly • Gentle • Playful • Curious • Smart • Loyal<br/><br/>Isla is extremely people-oriented and enjoys being touched, held, and included. She approaches new people confidently, leans in for affection, and settles comfortably in arms without struggling or mouthing. She loves closeness and prefers sleeping near her people.<br/><br/>👨‍👩‍👧 With People & Children<br/>• Friendly and affectionate with both women and men<br/>• Comfortable being picked up and handled<br/>• Does well with calm children<br/>• Loud or sudden movements from kids may startle her, but she retreats rather than barking or snapping<br/>• Gentle supervision is recommended due to her puppy-like excitement<br/><br/>🐕 With Dogs<br/>• Generally social and well-mannered<br/>• Slightly cautious with very large dogs (30 kg+), but avoids rather than reacts<br/>• Plays nicely with medium dogs and enjoys small dogs<br/>• Reads dog signals well and disengages appropriately<br/>• No resource guarding, no reactivity<br/><br/>🐱 With Cats<br/>• No prey drive<br/>• Avoids cats and gives them space<br/>• Suitable for cat homes<br/><br/>🏠 Home Life & Daily Routine<br/>• Left alone up to ~8 hours on weekdays; weekends mostly together<br/>• No separation anxiety observed<br/>• No destructive behavior (does not chew furniture, cords, or belongings)<br/>• Will gently unravel loose threads on blankets or comforters if accessible<br/>• Sleeps on the bed or sofa even when people are not present<br/><br/>🚽 Potty Habits<br/>• Urination: ~50% indoor pads / 50% outdoors<br/>• Bowel movements: 100% outdoors<br/>• Weekends with more walks = fully outdoor<br/>• With consistent daily walks, likely to transition to 100% outdoor pottying<br/><br/>🚶 Walks & Leash Skills<br/>• Walks politely beside handler most of the time<br/>• Mild pulling at the start and right before returning home<br/>• Does not lunge or fixate on other dogs<br/>• Interested in birds and rabbits (brief pulling)<br/>• Startles at loud vehicles and may try to retreat — secure leash required<br/>• Low difficulty walk overall, responsive to handler<br/><br/>🚗 Car Rides<br/>• Enjoys car rides, no motion sickness<br/>• Needs to be lifted into the car<br/>• Rides calmly without pacing or barking<br/>• May try to jump out when doors open — handler awareness needed<br/><br/>📦 Crate & Handling<br/>• Calm when placed in a crate but does not enter on her own yet<br/>• Needs gradual crate-duration training<br/>• Tolerates baths and blow dryer with gentle handling<br/>• Accepts tooth brushing calmly<br/><br/>🎾 Play & Enrichment<br/>• Loves running with people on grass<br/>• Enjoys hiking and outdoor activity<br/>• Favorite toys: squeaky fabric toys, wood sticks<br/>• Less interested in rubber toys<br/><br/>🏡 Ideal Home for Isla<br/>Isla will thrive with adopters who:<br/>• Are home often or enjoy close companionship<br/>• Enjoy walking, light hiking, and active routines<br/>• Like affectionate dogs who seek human contact<br/>• Can provide at least two daily walks<br/>• Have one other friendly dog (optional, not required)<br/><br/>🚫 Not the Best Fit<br/>• Very quiet, hands-off households<br/>• Homes with many dogs competing for attention<br/>• Families uncomfortable with a dog who seeks affection<br/><br/>💬 Why Isla<br/>Isla is loving, emotionally open, and deeply people-focused. She does not guard, snap, or demand — she simply stays close, offers trust, and looks for reassurance. She is still young, still learning, and ready to grow into a devoted companion for a family who values connection.<br/><br/>📝 Apply to Adopt<br/>https://forms.gle/UmpfbgmydH7igSdN7

📌 PLEASE READ FIRST
To be considered for Isla, a complete written adoption application must be submitted first.
Isla will travel to the U.S. once a suitable family is matched through our vetting process.
All approved adopters begin with a two-week trial and monitoring period to support a safe, long-term match.

📝 Apply to Adopt
https://forms.gle/UmpfbgmydH7igSdN7

📸 More Photos & Videos
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JkCrRcz2sHBhVbMt8

✨ Quick Facts
• Age: ~1 year (estimated)
• Sex: Female (spayed)
• Weight: ~7 kg (about 15.5 lbs)
• Energy Level: 3/5 (moderate, active but manageable)

💛 Isla’s Story
Isla entered a municipal kill shelter in Hongseong, South Korea after her original owner passed away. Despite this loss, she remained open-hearted and trusting. She is now safe in foster care and ready for a loving home where she can stay close to her people.

🩺 Health & Care
• Healthy with no medical concerns
• No known allergies (chicken, du

📌 PLEASE READ FIRST
To be considered for Isla, a complete written adoption application must be submitted first.
Isla will travel to the U.S. once a suitable family is matched through our vetting process.
All approved adopters begin with a two-week trial and monitoring period to support a safe, long-term match.

📝 Apply to Adopt
https://forms.gle/UmpfbgmydH7igSdN7

📸 More Photos & Videos
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JkCrRcz2sHBhVbMt8

✨ Quick Facts
• Age: ~1 year (estimated)
• Sex: Female (spayed)
• Weight: ~7 kg (about 15.5 lbs)
• Energy Level: 3/5 (moderate, active but manageable)

💛 Isla’s Story
Isla entered a municipal kill shelter in Hongseong, South Korea after her original owner passed away. Despite this loss, she remained open-hearted and trusting. She is now safe in foster care and ready for a loving home where she can stay close to her people.

🩺 Health & Care
• Healthy with no medical concerns
• No known allergies (chicken, duck, lamb, beef, horse, salmon tested)
• Up-to-date on vaccinations
• Monthly preventative covering fleas, ticks, and heartworms (given on the 1st, year-round)
• Favorite treats: duck and turkey jerky, chew treats

🌸 Personality Snapshot
Affectionate • Friendly • Gentle • Playful • Curious • Smart • Loyal

Isla is extremely people-oriented and enjoys being touched,