Youngsil

My story

Jindo Beagle Mix | Male | 6 years (born November, 2019) | 30 lbs | Tri color Tan, white, dark brown | Neutered | Vaccinated | 💖s: 1=Challenging .. 5=Great! Good with male adults: 💖💖💖💖💖 Good with female adults: 💖💖💖💖💖(1~5) Good with kids: 💖💖💖 (1~5) Good with other dogs: 💖💖💖💖💖 (1~5)1 Good with cats? 💖💖💖💖💖 (1~5) Character: brave, playful, gentle, loyal, curious, funny, smart, fast learner Vaccination: up to date Foster Location: Kitchener Diet info: Kibble (Stella and Chewy, Honest Kitchen), Beef, Chicken Rescue Story Meet Youngsil – A Story of Resilience, Growth, and Hope Youngsil’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. Born into a crowded shelter housing over 1,600 dogs, he spent four long years waiting patiently for a chance at a better life. In early 2024, that chance finally came. Youngsil was rescued and brought to Canada where he has been living with a loving foster family ever since. Meet Youngsil – Our Brave Boy 💛 Youngsil is smart, brave, loyal, sweet, and full of joy. He’s one of the brightest dogs Eight Paws has ever rescued—which makes it all the more surprising and heartbreaking that he hasn’t found his forever home yet. After more than a year with his foster family, we’ve truly seen how special this young boy is. Every morning, he happily greets his humans as they wake up, and he’s just as excited to welcome them home at the end of the day. When he’s especially happy (like at mealtime!), he spins in joyful circles. Youngsil is the perfect balance of playful and calm. He’ll do his adorable zoomies at breakfast and dinner, but during the day, he’s content to stay close to his human and rest peacefully. He’s also incredibly obedient. Like most dogs, he doesn’t enjoy nail trims—but when he hears “Youngsil, sit,” he does it anyway, often with a little groan that seems to say, “I don’t love this, but I’ll do it for you.” He is a loyal Jindo dog who loves to follow his person everywhere. He’s generally very quiet and does not have barking issues, but he will alert and try to guard if he hears unusual sounds—showing his natural protective instincts. Because Youngsil spent the first four years of his life confined to a cage, he can be a bit anxious at times. But once he learns a routine, his anxiety fades and his confidence shines. His progress over the past year has been nothing short of amazing. He learns quickly, tries his best, and truly wants to be a good companion. Most of the time now, he’s just a happy, loving, and wonderfully normal dog. Youngsil would thrive in a home with a backyard where he can run and explore. He’d love a family to share his affection with—and he would especially enjoy having another dog as a companion for playtime and walks. He’s ready to become that once-in-a-lifetime dog—the one who grows up with your family, joins your adventures, and becomes impossible to imagine life without. If your family is ready to welcome this incredible “Brave Boy” into your home, please contact us. How to Adopt: If you're ready to open your heart and home to this dog, please visit https://eightpaws.ca and fill out the adoption application. Make this sweet soul a part of your family.

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