Lael

📌 PLEASE READ FIRST<br/>Lael is currently in South Korea and will fly to the U.S. once matched with a suitable family. To be considered, a complete written adoption application must be submitted first.<br/><br/>All approved adopters begin with a two-week trial and monitoring period, during which our team stays closely involved to help ensure a good match and that Lael’s needs, safety, and well-being are fully supported in her new home.<br/><br/>📝 Apply to Adopt<br/>https://forms.gle/UmpfbgmydH7igSdN7<br/><br/>📸 More Photos & Videos (Google Album)<br/>https://photos.app.goo.gl/R3aekSHvqChZEj246<br/><br/>💛 Adoption Fee: $650<br/>Includes spay surgery, vaccinations, microchip, veterinary exam, health certificate, and international transport.<br/><br/>Lael is a 2-year-old spayed female weighing about 5.7 kg (~12.5 lbs) with a moderate energy level and an extremely people-oriented personality. She was rescued from Hongseong municipal shelter after giving birth and being left behind. Because she previously had puppies, she has slightly more pronounced nipples, which is completely normal for mama dogs.<br/><br/>Lael is affectionate, emotionally expressive, socially confident, and deeply attached to her humans. She is the type of dog who wants to stay physically close, follow you around the house, curl up beside you, and quietly participate in your day.<br/><br/>✨ Quick Facts<br/>• Age: 2 years<br/>• Sex: Spayed Female<br/>• Weight: 5.7 kg (~12.5 lbs)<br/>• Energy Level: Moderate<br/>• Preventatives: NexGard Spectra given 4/13<br/>• No known allergies (multiple proteins tested successfully)<br/><br/>🌿 Personality<br/>• Extremely affectionate and people-focused<br/>• Friendly and confident with strangers<br/>• Loves physical closeness and attention<br/>• Emotionally attached and very companion-oriented<br/>• Gentle and adaptable overall<br/>• More interested in people than in rough dog play<br/><br/>👨‍👩‍👧 With People & Public Socialization<br/>Lael is remarkably social and comfortable around people.<br/><br/>• Readily approaches strangers for treats and affection<br/>• Enjoys attention from new people and adapts well in public spaces<br/>• Has done very well in cafés and busy outdoor environments<br/>• Likes calmly observing people while sitting outside or during walks<br/>• Loves sitting close to her person or on their lap<br/><br/>With children:<br/>• Generally gentle and friendly<br/>• Loud or fast-moving children may overwhelm her, but she avoids rather than reacts aggressively<br/><br/>🐶 With Other Dogs<br/>• Gets along well with small and medium dogs<br/>• Can coexist peacefully in multi-dog homes<br/>• May initiate gentle play after becoming familiar<br/>• More interested in humans than chaotic dog play<br/>• Prefers calm, socially appropriate dogs<br/><br/>However, adopters should understand:<br/>• Lael can become possessive of her primary person<br/>• If another dog approaches while she is receiving affection or sitting with her human, she may give warning barks, growls, or guarded behavior<br/>• This behavior is currently manageable and has not escalated into serious conflict, but it is important not to dismiss it as simple “jealousy”<br/><br/>Because of this:<br/>• She may thrive best as an only dog<br/>• Or with a calm, low-energy dog that respects boundaries<br/>• Resource guarding management and fair structure around human attention are important in multi-dog homes<br/><br/>🐱 With Cats<br/>• May initially attempt to chase cats outdoors<br/>• Responds appropriately to correction<br/><br/>🏠 Home Behavior<br/>• Very attached to her people and prefers staying nearby<br/>• Quiet and calm indoors<br/>• Rests comfortably while home alone, especially if another dog is present<br/>• If fully alone, may bark briefly before settling<br/>• No destructive behavior aside from occasionally carrying shoes around without damaging them<br/><br/>🚽 Potty Habits<br/>• 100% outdoor potty trained when taken out regularly<br/>• Needs at least two outdoor potty walks daily<br/><br/>🚶 Walks & Exercise<br/>Lael genuinely loves walks and outdoor enrichment.<br/><br/>Typical routine:<br/>• Short morning potty walk (~10 minutes)<br/>• Longer evening walk (~1.5 hours)<br/><br/>She especially enjoys:<br/>• Sniff walks<br/>• Calm outdoor observation<br/>• Sitting outside watching people pass by<br/>• Exploring at a slower pace rather than intense exercise<br/><br/>Additional notes:<br/>• Slight leash pulling but manageable<br/>• Can startle at loud vehicles or sudden noise but recovers well<br/>• Prefers slower, thoughtful walks over high-intensity activity<br/><br/>🚗 Car Rides<br/>• Excellent passenger<br/>• No motion sickness observed<br/>• Waits calmly until released from the car<br/><br/>📦 Crate<br/>• Occasionally rests in crate voluntarily<br/>• Strongly prefers being close to people rather than isolated<br/><br/>🛁 Grooming & Handling<br/>• Tolerates handling and grooming well<br/>• No aggression during care<br/>• Bathing exposure limited but manageable<br/>• Allows nail care and physical handling appropriately<br/><br/>🧸 Favorite Activities<br/>• Soft squeaky fabric toys<br/>• Calm outdoor time<br/>• Sniffing and observing surroundings<br/>• Being physically close to her people<br/><br/>🛟 Ideal Home<br/>Lael would thrive with:<br/>• Someone home frequently<br/>• Adopters wanting a true companion dog<br/>• Calm, emotionally stable household<br/>• Daily walks and outdoor enrichment<br/>• Either as an only dog or with a calm, respectful dog companion<br/>• People mindful of her small size and joint safety (avoid excessive jumping from heights)<br/><br/>🏡 Not the Best Fit<br/>• Homes where she is left isolated for very long hours daily<br/>• Highly chaotic or loud households<br/>• Homes with highly pushy, dominant, or intense dogs<br/>• Families unwilling to manage mild resource guarding behavior appropriately<br/><br/>💬 The Reality<br/>Lael is incredibly loving and adaptable, and she forms very deep emotional attachments to her humans. She wants closeness, consistency, and companionship. While she generally coexists well with other dogs, adopters should take her human-focused guarding behaviors seriously and provide fair boundaries and structure if living in a multi-dog home.<br/><br/>💛 Why Lael<br/>Lael is the kind of dog who naturally becomes part of your emotional routine. She is affectionate without being overwhelming, socially confident in the world, and happiest quietly existing beside her favorite person. For someone wanting a deeply connected companion who genuinely loves human closeness, Lael is incredibly special.

📌 PLEASE READ FIRST
Lael is currently in South Korea and will fly to the U.S. once matched with a suitable family. To be considered, a complete written adoption application must be submitted first.

All approved adopters begin with a two-week trial and monitoring period, during which our team stays closely involved to help ensure a good match and that Lael’s needs, safety, and well-being are fully supported in her new home.

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

📸 More Photos & Videos (Google Album)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/R3aekSHvqChZEj246

💛 Adoption Fee: $650
Includes spay surgery, vaccinations, microchip, veterinary exam, health certificate, and international transport.

Lael is a 2-year-old spayed female weighing about 5.7 kg (~12.5 lbs) with a moderate energy level and an extremely people-oriented personality. She was rescued from Hongseong municipal shelter after giving birth and being left behind. Because she previously had puppies, she has

📌 PLEASE READ FIRST
Lael is currently in South Korea and will fly to the U.S. once matched with a suitable family. To be considered, a complete written adoption application must be submitted first.

All approved adopters begin with a two-week trial and monitoring period, during which our team stays closely involved to help ensure a good match and that Lael’s needs, safety, and well-being are fully supported in her new home.

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

📸 More Photos & Videos (Google Album)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/R3aekSHvqChZEj246

💛 Adoption Fee: $650
Includes spay surgery, vaccinations, microchip, veterinary exam, health certificate, and international transport.

Lael is a 2-year-old spayed female weighing about 5.7 kg (~12.5 lbs) with a moderate energy level and an extremely people-oriented personality. She was rescued from Hongseong municipal shelter after giving birth and being left behind. Because she previously had puppies, she has slightly more pronounced nipples, which is completely normal for mama dogs.

Lael is affectionate, emotionally expressive, socially confident, and deeply attached to her humans. She is the type of dog who wants to stay physically close, follow you around the house, curl up beside you, and quietly participate in your day.

✨ Quick Facts
• Age: 2 years
• Sex: Spayed FemaleShow moreShow more