Yangyang County Animal Shelter Sends Two Abandoned Dogs to Canada in First Overseas Adoption Case

Abandoned Dogs from Shelter Adopted into a Family in Vancouver, Canada

Two abandoned dogs that were being cared for at the animal shelter in Yangyang County, Gangwon Province, were adopted by an adopter residing in Vancouver, Canada. This marks the first case of overseas adoption since the shelter in Yangyang County opened.

Two abandoned dogs that were being cared for at the Yangyang County Animal Shelter were adopted by an adopter residing in Vancouver, Canada. Provided by Yangyang County

This adoption is the first time that abandoned dogs rescued at the Yangyang County shelter have been connected to an overseas household, making it especially meaningful as the dogs found a new opportunity for life despite the challenging shelter environment.

When the two dogs were first rescued, they were not properly cared for. However, through the continuous attention of the shelter staff, they regained their health. Afterward, they received temporary care from the local consignment management company “Hayan Meongi,” where they completed basic socialization and potty training.

The adopter, Hwanhee Kim, previously lived in Yangyang County seven years ago and is known to have continued volunteering for animal transportation and abandoned dogs even before immigrating to Canada. Based on this connection, Kim has maintained a steady interest in the abandoned animals at the Yangyang County shelter through the pet adoption platform “Pawinhand” app. After deciding to adopt, Kim visited Yangyang from Canada, spent ample time bonding with the adopted dogs, and made preparations for their journey overseas together.

Kim said, “Even though I am far away, I wanted to give a new life to Korea’s abandoned dogs,” adding, “I will take full responsibility and care for them with love as members of my family for their entire lives.”

An official from Yangyang County stated, “This overseas adoption is a meaningful first case that has presented new possibilities for abandoned animals at the shelter. Adoption of abandoned animals requires lifelong responsibility, not just temporary care, so thorough advance preparation is essential.”

The official added, “We will continue striving to spread a culture of responsible adoption through the shelter, and will actively support abandoned animals in starting new lives in better environments through various adoption channels, including overseas adoption.”

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