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Soy was rescued from the Incheon City Animal Shelter in South Korea as a young puppy, and she has been growing up in foster care with a married couple and their large mixed-breed dog.
Soy is an affectionate, clever, and adaptable young dog. Her foster sums her up in three phrases: a total sweetheart, a chatty little smarty, and a champion at settling in. She follows her people everywhere, gives kisses, and insists on being petted. She brings over a ball or toy to invite you to play, sometimes adding a short bark to make sure you get the message, and she also entertains herself with indoor zoomies and toys.
Because she has been in foster care since she was young, her foster once worried that a long stay might make it hard for her to adjust to a new home. Then, during a recent short stay with another foster family, she settled in right away, snuggling up with her new people in bed and getting along with their cat. Her foster is now confident she will do well wherever she goes.
Soy loves people who approach her slowly and calmly, and once she feels safe she is generous with affection. Loud greetings, big gestures, or rushing up to her can make her wary, and she may back away. Let her come to you, use treats to build trust (she loves food), and avoid reaching for her, grabbing her, or picking her up or holding her when she wants space. She has done well with her daycare teachers when introductions were calm and unhurried.
Soy likes both large and small dogs and loves having a playmate. She adores her foster family’s large mixed-breed dog and plays with her enthusiastically, and she likes to greet the dogs she passes on walks.
Introduce unfamiliar dogs at her pace. If a new dog comes on too strong, she tucks her tail and retreats, and if she is cornered she may show her teeth and growl to ask for space. A compatible dog who welcomes play and is comfortable sharing human attention would suit her well.
During a recent short stay with another foster family, Soy got along well with the resident cat. Outdoors, cats, birds, and other small animals excite her: she may rise onto her hind legs or try to follow them, but she responds to a firm verbal cue and keeps walking. A home with a cat may be considered with careful introductions and supervision; her good experience with one cat does not mean she can be trusted around every cat or small animal.
| House trained | Yes — she prefers to go outdoors, and when she is home for long stretches she uses an indoor potty pad accurately. Her foster reports that she is reliable both indoors and outdoors. |
| Alone time | She rests comfortably without people as long as another dog is with her. When she is completely alone, she becomes anxious and may bark repeatedly, so learning to stay alone will take gradual, patient practice. |
| Barking | Gives a short bark to invite play, and sometimes barks at sounds outside. |
| Chewing | Much improved since she turned one. She occasionally mouths chair legs or desk corners, and she likes to carry off slippers and shoes to play with. Keep food out of reach, since she loves to eat, and give her plenty of appropriate chew toys. |
| Car rides | No motion sickness. She jumps into the car on her own and rides comfortably. |
| Crate training | Not fully crate trained yet. She used to eat her meals in her crate, but these days she usually goes in only for a treat. |
| Grooming & handling | She doesn’t enjoy baths or toothbrushing, but she accepts both without much fuss. |
| Favorite activities | Indoor zoomies, balls, tug, toys, and interactive play; she brings toys over to invite you to join in. When she gets excited she may mouth hands or sleeves, but she settles quickly when redirected. |
Soy’s energy level is about 7 out of 10, and she is still a youngster. She gets two walks a day of 30 minutes or more, plus potty breaks, play, and longer weekend outings. On walks she usually checks in with eye contact and walks very nicely. Birds, cats, and other small animals excite her, but a firm “no” brings her back. She picks up food and bones off the ground, so watch her closely, and sudden loud noises or movements can make her jump, so keep her harness and leash secure.
Soy is a very sturdy, healthy dog with plenty of muscle. Her short coat doesn’t keep her very warm and she gets cold easily, so a coat for winter walks is a good idea.
Monthly parasite prevention: NexGard on the 3rd of each month, year-round, including winter.
She currently weighs about 31 lbs (14 kg). She eats fast and loves food, so measured meals and weight monitoring will matter.
Soy needs a home where she can be with other dogs regularly. Her foster believes she will do wonderfully as a second or third dog: a friendly, playful resident dog who can match her energy, plus patient people who let her come to them first.
If she would be the only dog in the home, her family must give her regular, ongoing time with other dogs, such as daycare or frequent playdates with dogs she knows, as well as substantial human availability: someone home for most of the day, especially during her adjustment, and a plan to help her gradually learn to stay alone.
She is not the right fit for a hectic, loud household that will rush or startle her. With gentle introductions, companionship, and a dependable routine, this kiss-giving, toy-carrying girl has plenty of love to share.
“Soy is such a lovable dog. She always follows people around, gives kisses, and begs to be petted. She came to us young and has been with us a long time, so I sometimes worried she might struggle to adjust after adoption. But when she moved to another foster home for a short stay, she was snuggled up with the people in their bed right away and got along well with their cat, too. She is sure to do well wherever she goes. She just doesn’t do well alone, so I think she would thrive as a second or third dog.”
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