From Survival to Sweetness

Heim’s story is one of quiet resilience. Rescued from the notorious Lotte dog meat farm in Incheon, South Korea, just before Bok-nal - a time when many dogs are slaughtered for meat. Confined to a wire cage, never knowing kindness or comfort, Heim had every reason to fear the world.

After her rescue, Heim spent about 8 months in a loving foster home in Korea, where she began to heal. Slowly but surely, she discovered safety, comfort, and joy. Now in the UK, she’s looking for a forever family who will give her the same patience and love.

Personality & Home Life

Heim is:

• Sweet, sensitive, and gently affectionate
• Good with other dogs – she gains confidence from calm, steady canine companions
• Polite and non-reactive around cats – interested but respectful
• House trained and able to use puppy pads indoors
• Quiet, non-destructive, and not a barker
• Medium energy – loves her walks, then naps
• Great in the car (with a little help getting in!) and settles well in a crate
• Excellent in the home – no separation anxiety, no chewing, and adores cuddles

She can be a little unsure in new situations, but once she trusts you, she’ll follow you everywhere. Heim walks well on a lead, wears her harness happily, and enjoys sniffy strolls through the grass. She's wonderfully well-mannered with food, and even tooth brushing (though she’s still a bit shy about having her paws touched!).

Why She Was Returned

Heim was breifly adopted and described as “wonderful.” Sadly, a comment from an outsider, wrongly suggesting the dogs looked like a banned breed caused the adopter to lose confidence and return them and her.

This was incredibly unfair. Dogs rescued from the Korean meat trade are often mixed-breed village dogs, sometimes called “Korean native dogs”. Heim is a Jindo x Shepherd mix, a gentle type known for loyalty, intelligence, and sensitivity. She has passed all DEFRA-import requirements, including veterinary clearance and microchipping. She does not resemble a banned breed, and would never have been allowed into the UK if there were any concerns.

What Heim Needs

Heim would love a calm, patient home where she can continue building confidence at her own pace. She thrives with another kind dog to guide her, and she could also happily live with dog-savvy cats.

Please Consider Heim

Heim has overcome an unimaginable start to life and blossomed into a gentle, loyal companion. She doesn’t demand much, just kindness, quiet understanding, and a place to belong.

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Cat friendly

This dog can be homed with cats.