Mui, a Jindo and Chihuahua mix, was found wandering in a village in Hongseong, South Korea, and entered the municipal shelter with her puppy. She weighed roughly 11 lbs (5 kg) at intake and had both skin disease and heartworm. Her puppy was adopted; Mui stayed behind for treatment and recovered in foster care. She is healthy now and waiting for a permanent family of her own.

Mui is calm, affectionate, observant, food-motivated, and strongly bonded to her primary caregiver. She enjoys walks and outings but is equally happy resting quietly at home, and she is looking for a home where she can be the only dog.

Mui watches her caregiver closely and often follows when her person moves around the house. She comes over for affection, positions her body to show exactly where she wants to be petted, rolls over for belly rubs, and naps beside her person. When her person is busy, she settles independently on her cushion or in her crate.

She may keep some distance from unfamiliar people at first, but treats and gentle interaction help her feel comfortable. Large movements and loud sounds can startle her.

Mui must be the only dog in her adoptive home. She is curious about other dogs but prefers to approach and sniff on her own terms, and she may move away or growl when another dog comes at her directly or meets her face-to-face — particularly around food or her own space.

She has spent one night in a home with another dog. She growled at first when the dog invited her to play, but both dogs later settled in separate areas and shared the home without further trouble. She can coexist temporarily with a calm dog when both have enough space and careful supervision — but she does not want a resident canine companion.

Mui generally ignores cats that are sitting still and does not actively approach them. She has shown some interest in chasing a cat that suddenly ran during a walk. Because her response can change with movement, compatibility with a resident cat is uncertain.

Mui enjoys walks but has a low overall energy level. Her routine includes a short morning potty walk and a longer evening walk, with additional weekend outings to parks or cafes. She may resist if a walk ends earlier than she wants, or if her person chooses a route she does not prefer. Mui is sensitive to the sound of rain and may hesitate to walk on rainy days.

Her recall is not fully reliable. She recognizes her name and may pause or come when called, but she does not always approach immediately. Mui is also extremely food motivated — her foster reported one incident in which she slipped out of her collar while trying to reach someone who had treats. For this reason, secure, escape-resistant walking equipment and careful leash handling are essential, and she should never be relied on off-leash outside a securely enclosed area. She is also not afraid of cars or bicycles, so her handler needs to stay attentive near traffic.

Mui is currently healthy. Her earlier heartworm infection was treated successfully and her post-treatment heartworm test came back negative, as did her Anaplasma PCR. Corrective surgery for patellar luxation was completed on both knees on July 11, 2026; at her follow-up on September 5, 2026, she showed excellent recovery with good bone healing and strong muscle mass, and the surgical hardware is expected to stay in place. Her rabies vaccination was given on September 12, 2026. She should continue veterinarian-approved flea, tick, heartworm, and internal parasite prevention on the same scheduled date every month, year-round, including winter. She weighed approximately 19.4–19.8 lbs (8.8–9 kg) as of September 12, 2026.

Six broken, non-functional teeth were extracted on May 29, 2026, so bones and very hard chews should be avoided — though she manages kibble and moderately chewy treats without trouble, and prefers to chew on her left side. She does not enjoy tooth brushing but accepts a finger toothbrush; the outer surfaces are manageable, while reaching the inner surfaces takes patience. Her foster also uses dental and gum-support products.

Mui is highly food motivated and eats reliably even in unfamiliar places — she enjoys her regular kibble as a treat. She should not be free fed; scheduled, measured meals matter for her ongoing weight management. Her current food is an oven-baked beef kibble, and her favorite treats are meat, chicken, and sweet potato. Large vegetable pieces should be chopped, mashed, or mixed into her meal. She has no known food allergies.

Mui needs a calm, predictable home where she will be the only dog. Her family should provide daily walks, regular enrichment, measured meals, quiet resting spaces, and time to adjust after major transitions. Her adopter must be comfortable using secure walking equipment and taking leash safety seriously.