Bonja

My story

Meet Bongja A Gentle Survivor with a Heart Full of Love! 🐾💗 ❤️ Age: Approx. 5 years old (Born Aug 2020) ❤️ Gender: Spayed Female (Oct 17, 2023) ❤️ Weight: 21–23 lbs ❤️ Breed: Shiba Jindo mix ❤️ Health: Fully vaccinated, heartworm negative (treated in 2023), spayed ✅ Personality & Behavior: ✔ People-Friendly: Incredibly affectionate and sweet — she loves being touched and cuddled ✔ Dog-Friendly: Gentle with other dogs ✔ Cat-Friendly: Excellent – lived with rescue cats for a year and with a family cat for 6 months ✔ Kid-Friendly: Great with children – especially bonded with younger kids in previous foster home ✔ Energy Level: Calm and easygoing with a love for walks (2–3 of 5) ✔ Temperament: Shy at first, but very loving and loyal once she opens up ✅ Training & Habits: ✔ Leash Trained: Yes – walks well on a leash and enjoys her strolls ✔ Crate Trained: Yes ✔ Potty Trained: Prefers outdoor potty but will use pads indoors if needed ✔ Barking: Rarely barks (only when very happy) ✔ Escape Tendencies: None ✔ Destructive Behavior: None ✔ Resource Guarding: None with people or animals ✅ Special Notes: Bongja had heartworm (stage 1) when rescued, but was fully treated and cleared in Sept 2023 She gets car sick — best for short trips (under 1 hour) She has a chicken allergy Currently eats hypoallergenic food. She sheds moderately Great with grooming and bath time 💖 Bongja spent a year in a private shelter, then 6 months in a loving foster home with a family of four and a cat. She adapted beautifully to apartment life with no complaints or issues. She's shy at first, but incredibly gentle, loyal, and affectionate. If you’re looking for a quiet, loving companion with a sweet spirit and kind eyes, Bongja may be your perfect match. Will you be the happy ending she’s been waiting for? 🏡💞 Adopt Bongja and let her fill your life with quiet joy and heartfelt connection.

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