Sometimes Love Means Letting Go — We're Here to Help
Life is complicated, and we understand that circumstances change. If you're facing a situation where you can no longer care for your Korean Jindo or Korean rescue dog, Jindo Love Rescue may be able to help — with compassion, without judgment.
Who We Can Help
Jindo Love Rescue primarily accepts owner surrenders of Korean Jindos, Korean Village Dogs (Nureongi), and other Korean rescue breeds — particularly dogs that were originally adopted through our program or a similar Korean rescue organization. We know that surrendering a dog is one of the hardest decisions a person can make, and we will never shame you for reaching out. Life circumstances such as housing changes, illness, financial hardship, a new baby, or an unexpected behavioral challenge can make rehoming necessary, and we'd rather hear from you than have a dog end up in a situation with no safety net.
Because we are an entirely volunteer-run organization with limited foster capacity, we are not always able to accept every surrender request immediately. Priority is given to dogs in urgent or unsafe situations. If you have a Jindo or Korean rescue dog of another breed, please still reach out — we will do our best to connect you with appropriate resources even if we cannot take direct placement at this time.
Submit a Rehome Inquiry
Please fill out the form below so our team can learn about your dog and your situation. The more detail you provide, the faster we can assess how to help. A volunteer will follow up with you as soon as possible.
Before You Surrender — Support Resources Worth Exploring
Rehoming is sometimes the right answer, but it isn't always the only one. Many behavioral challenges that feel overwhelming in the moment — leash reactivity, separation anxiety, fear-based aggression — can improve significantly with the right guidance. Before making a final decision, we encourage you to explore the resources below. A good trainer who understands primitive and independent breeds like the Korean Jindo can make a profound difference.
• Jindo-Specific Behavior Help: Connect with Jindo owners and trainers in dedicated Facebook communities such as 'Jindo Dog Owners' for breed-specific advice and support.
• Certified Professional Dog Trainers: Search for a certified, force-free trainer in your area through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) at ccpdt.org.
• Fear Free & Separation Anxiety Support: The IAABC (iaabc.org) lists specialists in separation anxiety and fear-based behavior.
• Low-Cost Veterinary Care: If a medical issue may be contributing to behavioral changes, organizations like the Humane Society offer low-cost vet clinic directories.
• Temporary Financial Assistance: Brown Dog Foundation (browndogfoundation.org) and The Pet Fund (thepetfund.com) offer grants for owners facing unexpected veterinary costs.
We believe every dog deserves a chance, and we are rooting for you and your dog to find a path forward — whatever that looks like.