Rico

My story

✅Currently located in South Korea✅️ 💟Available to fly to SEA💟 Meet Rico💛 1. Health • Neutering/Spaying: Completed • Other: Microchipped, heartworm negative, shows occasional stereotypic behavior of biting her hind legs, but greatly improved and stops immediately when told “Rico!!”. 2. Rescue Story • In January 2021, Rico gave birth under a wall and was taken to Gimje shelter with her puppies. The shelter was no place for a nursing mother and newborns, so Adogs rescued them urgently. All her puppies have been adopted, but Rico is still waiting for her family. 3. Personality & Habits • With People: Shy at first but warms up quickly, especially with treats. Loves cuddling close, rubbing her face, and making eye contact with her favorite people. • With Dogs: Mostly indifferent unless approached directly. Wags her tail at familiar dogs but doesn’t get overly excited. Good at sharing her guardian’s affection with other dogs. • With Cats: Lived peacefully with cats at the shelter, ignoring each other. • Separation Anxiety: Shows stereotypic self-biting behavior on her hind legs if left alone for more than 4 hours, even with other dogs present, but stops when her name is called. Feels more secure with other dogs around. • House Training: Fully trained indoors and outdoors with no marking. Enjoys outdoor potty time, wagging her tail happily. • Hygiene/Grooming: Tolerates baths well but dislikes the dryer. Accepts brushing except sometimes uncomfortable with her legs. For nail trimming, does best when held and done quickly. • Walking on Leash: Still adjusting to walks. Comes when called and wags her tail happily to phrases like “let’s go!” or “up!”. Prefers being held over walking at times. • Car Sickness: None, but gets anxious if her guardian is out of sight. • Biting: May lightly mouth if her lower body is touched unexpectedly, as a signal to stop, though reactions vary by person. • Likes: Chewing and playing with toys. • Dislikes: Excessive or rough handling. 4. Special Notes • Needs continued support to fully overcome her past trauma and build confidence on walks.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Rico, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.