Nugget, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, was rescued from the Jeongeup Municipal Shelter in South Korea. He quickly showed how much he enjoys people and settled comfortably into a foster home with adult caregivers and a Pomeranian.
His foster’s summary is short and sweet: from the day he arrived he got along with the other dogs and with people, and apart from needing to eat his meals separately, he is truly a perfect dog.
Nugget is an affectionate, outgoing, playful companion. He walks right up to people he has just met and asks — with complete confidence — to be petted, and he is not choosy about who does the petting. He enjoys walks, games, and being involved in whatever is going on in daily life, and he has the stamina to keep up with an active family.
At home he loves a soft, cozy spot, and he likes squeezing into a dog bed or house that is just barely big enough for him.
Nugget gets along well with dogs of all sizes. He lives with a Pomeranian in his foster home, and the two get along very well; outside of mealtimes, he has never growled or snapped. With large dogs he gets along fine and generally shows little interest in them.
Mealtimes are the one exception. Nugget loves his food, and he has growled while trying to take the Pomeranian’s meal, so he currently eats in his crate. His new family must feed him separately from any other dog — in a crate or a separate room — every time.
His foster believes Nugget would do well in almost any home as long as meals are kept separate, and that he would be happiest as an only dog. A home with a compatible dog may be considered if separate feeding is consistently maintained.
Nugget watches cats with curiosity but has not approached or bothered them. He has not lived with a cat, so his compatibility with a resident cat has not been established.
| House trained | Yes — he goes potty outdoors in his foster home. Keep a consistent outdoor potty routine and supervise him while he adjusts to a new home. |
| Alone time | On days his foster goes to work he is home without his caregivers for about four to six hours, with the Pomeranian for company. No separation anxiety has been observed. |
| Barking | Very little. Once in a while he gives a single “woof!” to ask for his food. |
| Destructive behavior | None reported — he has never damaged anything in his foster home. The one exception so far: he recently helped himself to the yogurts his foster brought home from the store, sampling every flavor. Keep food out of reach. |
| Car rides | Travels very well, with no motion sickness at all. |
| Favorite activities | Tug-of-war, playing with stuffed toys, walks, and games with his people. |
| Crate training | Yes. He goes into his crate on his own whenever he wants some quiet time, and he eats his meals there. |
| Grooming & handling | Very cooperative with baths and tooth brushing — in his foster’s words, he does great. |
| A typical day | Treats and breakfast around 7 to 8 a.m., a nap from about noon to 2 p.m., tug or toy play in the late afternoon, dinner around 7 p.m., and an evening walk around 8 to 9 p.m. |
Nugget walks for about 30 minutes to an hour a day, plus play at home. His foster reports no leash problems at all; if anything, he sometimes looks back at his person as if asking to run or play a little longer.
His recall is excellent — his foster says he comes right away when called, wherever he is, even in the middle of play. As with any newly adopted dog, keep him leashed outside securely fenced areas until he has bonded with his new family.
With his good stamina, he will enjoy a family that regularly includes him in walks, play, and outings.
Nugget is in excellent health. He was previously treated for heartworm and has completed treatment. A 4Dx Plus screening on July 8, 2026, was negative for heartworm antigen and for antibodies to Lyme disease, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma. He has no known allergies and no health-related restrictions.
His parasite prevention is NexGard on the 16th of every month, and it must continue monthly throughout the year, including winter.
He has an excellent appetite and eats whatever he is given. His favorite treats are chicken and bone chews.
He weighs 16 kg (about 35 lbs), with a normal body condition. For gear sizing: neck 38 cm (15 in), chest 66 cm (26 in), back length 44 cm (17.3 in).
Nugget will thrive with adopters who have dog experience and enjoy daily walks, interactive play, and an affectionate companion. Because of his stamina, his foster feels he is better suited to someone who has had dogs before, or who leads an active life, than to a first-time dog owner.
An only-dog home is preferred. A home with a compatible dog may be considered as long as meals are separated consistently, every time.
He is less suited to a very sedentary household with little opportunity for exercise or activity. In return for an active, engaged family, he brings an enthusiastic greeting, a love of play, and plenty of affection to everyday life.
“From the day he arrived, he has gotten along with the other dogs and with people. Apart from needing to eat in his crate or separately at mealtimes, he is truly a perfect dog.”
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Nugget is in foster care in South Korea and will travel to the United States with a flight volunteer once he is matched with a suitable family. Every vetted applicant selected to adopt him receives a two-week trial and monitoring period with continued rescue support.
Adoption fee: $650 · Covers neuter, core vaccinations, microchip, veterinary exam, health certificate, pre-departure care & transport from South Korea