Somang, a Jindo and Japanese Spitz mix, and her only surviving puppy were rescued from the Hongseong Municipal Shelter, a kill shelter in South Korea. Her son has since found his forever home, but Somang is still waiting for hers.
A long walk, some fun with dog friends, and a cozy spot beside her person: that’s Somang’s kind of day. This loving mom deserves a family of her own.
Somang is a low-key cuddle bug at home and a cheerful walking companion outside. She loves being near her favorite person, checking in for petting, and settling down together, and she enjoys companionship without needing constant entertainment.
She enjoys affection on her own terms. Letting her approach and settle beside you works far better than picking her up or reaching for a hug, and loud voices and sudden, big movements can frighten her. New surroundings may make her pant or startle, so give her time to settle into a predictable routine and discover that she is safe.
Somang loves dogs. She is friendly with dogs of all sizes and especially enthusiastic about large dogs — she often watches, wags, and whines because she wants to say hello to nearly every dog she meets, and she enjoys any chance to play.
If a small dog barks at her, she does not bark back; she simply keeps walking. A friendly, compatible resident dog could be a wonderful companion for her, though she can also live as an only dog.
Somang needs a cat-free home. She has a strong prey drive: she shows little interest in cats indoors, but she tries to chase them outdoors, and that instinct makes a home with cats or other small pets unsafe for them.
| House trained | Yes — fully house trained, and she goes to the bathroom outdoors only. She needs consistent potty breaks and enough time to find a comfortable spot; rain, wearing a raincoat, heat, or distractions such as cats may make her reluctant to go. She does not always ask to go outside, so her family should keep a regular schedule. Her foster has also noticed that she eats and drinks less when she senses a walk isn’t coming soon. |
| Alone time | She has managed about four to six hours alone on weekdays in her foster home, usually sleeping while her caregiver is out. She may wait by the door or come check on it now and then, but her foster reports no separation anxiety. |
| Barking | Mostly in response to a knock or someone moving right outside the door. She may also give a single bark when she sees a dog she really wants to play with. |
| Destructive behavior | None observed. |
| Car rides | She gets into the car but may pant and have trouble settling while it is moving, and her foster has needed to hold her steady. She needs safe restraint and gradual practice. |
| Favorite activities | Walks, running around with her person, and a game of hide-and-seek: she wanders off quietly, waits, and comes racing back when you call out, “Where’s Somang?” She has limited interest in indoor toys and would rather spend time with her person or head outside. |
| Crate training | Yes — she has made wonderful progress with patient practice and a larger crate, and by October she was choosing to go in, relax, and sleep there on her own. Traveling in a crate still needs practice. |
| Grooming & handling | She dislikes baths, showers, and blow-dryers, though her foster saw improvement during a later bath, and there has been no biting. She is more comfortable having her front teeth brushed than her back teeth. Seasonal shedding has been reported. |
| Resting spots | During the day she likes to lie on the sofa in the room where her foster works, and at night she loves sleeping in her person’s bed. |
Somang loves her walks. Her foster takes her out at least three times a day: a 30- to 60-minute morning walk, an evening walk of an hour or more, and a short potty break or two in between. About twice a week they go for a long walk along the Han River.
She may pull toward dogs or places she wants to explore, or plant her feet when she would rather take a different route, so continued reward-based practice will help. She has practiced sit, wait, and down, and is making progress responding without a treat in sight.
Safety first: she once ran off when her harness buckle came undone. Use a securely fitted harness and collar with a backup connection. She loves to run, and a chance to run off leash in a securely fenced area would make her very happy, but off-leash play should be limited to fully enclosed spaces.
Somang has received heartworm treatment; treatment completion and follow-up test results are still being confirmed. Her ears need careful, regular cleaning and checks. A professional dental cleaning will be completed before she leaves South Korea.
She has a history of allergic reactions, but the exact trigger is unknown. Poultry was first suspected after a reaction to a poultry-based food, but she has since eaten chicken and duck treats with no flare-up, so her foster now believes poultry is probably not the cause. A poultry allergy is not confirmed; adopters should monitor how she tolerates new foods and share this history with their veterinarian.
Her parasite prevention is NexGard Spectra on the 20th of each month, and it must continue year-round, including winter. She currently eats a salmon-based kibble, and her favorite treats include boiled sweet potato, chicken breast, mango, and dental chews.
She weighs about 44 lbs (20 kg), with a normal body condition. Her neck measures 44 cm (17.3 in).
Somang will do best in a quiet, adults-only home with gentle, patient caregivers, ideally women. Her foster recommends a home without middle-aged men in the household. A friendly, compatible resident dog could be a wonderful companion.
Because she loves the outdoors and has few favorite indoor activities, she needs people who will take her out often and enjoy long walks. She must go to a cat-free home because of her prey drive. She is not suited to a noisy household or one with people who stomp around or move in big, sudden ways; being startled often would be very stressful for her.
Somang isn’t looking for nonstop excitement. She is looking for someone to share her everyday joys: a good walk, a friendly dog to play with, and a comfortable place to cuddle afterward. For a gentle family that respects her boundaries and gives her time to settle, she has so much affection to offer.
“She loves dogs and people, and she doesn’t have many favorite activities indoors, so someone who can take her outside often would be best. If she could have a dog friend, that would be wonderful — and since she loves to run, it would be great if someone could let her run free somewhere safe.”
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Somang is in foster care in South Korea and will travel to the United States with a flight volunteer once she is matched with a suitable family. Every vetted applicant selected to adopt her receives a two-week trial and monitoring period with continued rescue support.
Adoption fee: $650 · Covers spay, vaccinations, microchip, dental cleaning, pre-departure veterinary exam & care, health certificate & transport from South Korea