A dog named Happy. Enough Said.

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A dog that can shed faster than a groomer can brush.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate that the "worst" behaviour Happy displayed was repeatedly trying to leave the shower before she accepted that it was happening? No growling, no snapping, not even a paw yank when getting her nails clipped. Such a good dog! So glad she has her forever home now!

Happy is a majestic girl but her look definitely said "I fail to see the purpose in this particular activity but, if it makes you happy, then knock yourself out.". She deserves some pampering after what she has been through, even if she doesn't see it as such. Well done yet again Vanessa.

I believe this dog is quiet, placid and wise. A real philosopher. I am sure she enjoyed the grooming. Well done, Vanessa.

Thank you for sharing Happy's story. Aside from being on the frontlines of rescue, we also work towards public awareness, which often includes debunking myths and breaking down stereotypes about dog meat trade survivors. 6 years ago when she was rescued, she would have never trusted anyone to get this close to her, much less bathe her. She's come leaps and bounds and we are so proud of her. Vanessa, you truly are a dog whisperer! Thank you so much!

If that was her first professional groom I would say that was a total win, she was such a good girl.

I love how when Vanessa told Happy, "You're definitely shedding", Happy gave her a doggy grin like, "Yep!" 😆

"Then I de-shed her for all of eternity" LOL LOL LOL! I just love your narratives and how so very kind you are to all your furry (and feathery) clients!

Jindo is pronounced “jean-doe” and they are said to be able to house-break themselves (learn to pee outside the house) very quickly. They are not a popular breed to own in Korea, unfortunately, because many people consider them kind of like a mountain dog or a common stray. Koreans typically don’t eat dog meat - it was a necessity of war/hardship but it is still available. Korean history is filled with poverty and strife, and because of that, not many people had pets until recently. Dogs are still feared by a lot of people - especially older people - and are not often properly trained. Many dogs are tied up their whole lives and not seen as “part of the family”. Recently, there has been an increase in dog ownership but most people in Korea live in apartments. If dogs are not properly socialized and trained, they can be aggressive and owners don’t know how to care for them, so they abandon them at shelters often. Puppy mills and pet shops are very common here, and not many people want mutts or mixed breeds. South Korea doesn’t have animal rights/protection laws, so organizations like KARA often have to take matters into their own hands and rescue dogs from large breeders/farms. TNR does sort of exist, but there are way too many stray cats and dogs. I rescued my cat from a shelter and cats face harsh conditions a lot of the times, too. We have a lot of stray cats that don’t get vaccinated/neutered/spayed, and cats are feared more than dogs in some cases. They are seen as thieves around large open-air markets, which are really common here in Korea (where they sell fish and chicken, etc.). Pets are becoming more beloved, but there is still a long way to go. The former President Moon Jae-In adopted a rescue dog and promoted animal welfare. Most people want breeds like poodles (that don’t shed) and other small dogs like Pomeranian, Maltese, etc. and medium and large sized dogs aren’t as common. There aren’t as many dog-friendly places, either, but dog parks are becoming more popular. A few dog-bite incidents in the news have often sparked fear of dogs in people, so socialization is harder. Shiba (inu means dog in Japanese and is pronounced like ee-noo, so it’s fine to just say Shiba) are fairly common in Korea, too. But they aren’t scrutinized like the Jindo because they are seen as a little more “foreign” and expensive. Jindo are so common, people sometimes don’t regard them as a real breed here in Korea. I’m glad you finally had a Jindo on here and had the opportunity to inform people about the breed! But it would be nice if the “Korean people eat dogs” stereotype would die off. It’s a sensitive subject and there are many many dog-lovers here, and many people and organizations are working hard to stop the inhumane dog markets.

Happy could run Kuma a close second in a “least impressed face on your channel” competition. I’m sure she’s smiling on the inside

I was so mesmerized by the equigroomer. So satisfying! She probably feels amazing after. That’s a whole other dog worth of hair.

Although it is not too obvious, I can see a twinkle of happiness in her eyes in the end.

To all those that claim you can't make matter from nothing, I present to you this dog. That fur is clearly being generated from another universe or something.

She looks as if she is simply above it all. Should have been named Her Majesty

She does not shed, she “spreads” happiness in fluff shape thank you very much. 😌😂🤣

Wow. Hey eyes tell a story. She is as independent as she is indignant, but there is a glimmer of the peace that she has after being rescued (3.01). Happy is stunning and I bet her human family are rather proud of her, I would be.

She may not be happy, but she is a very well-mannered dog. Kudos to her owners for acclimating her well after adoption. Lovely pup.

“You’re shedding a lot.” Happy: 😃 Turns on water Happy: 😐

Her unenthusiastic face is the same one that my beloved does when she's denied her "rightful" share in my dinner. What a precious floof ❤ Glad to be able to support rescue of more dogs like her.