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Loving our Korean co-rescuers

People involved in animal rescue are, on a whole, loving and caring people. Most of our efforts and affections are directed at the animals that we rescue, as it should be. Today, though, something of a revelation came to me. Our Korean rescue counterparts are appreciated, to be sure, but do we show that we appreciate them enough?

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You Have Worms too

Humans have worms, check out who should deworm, how often, and why!

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Template for lost and found posters

This is a repost from a member on Facebook. Here is a simple template for making a lost or found poster: http://www.facebook.com/groups/106254800455/10151836636670456/

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Certified Animal Specialist provides a FREE CONSULTING

Hi, I'm June Kim, Certified Animal specialist, CPDT-KA (only one in Korea) and have about 10 licenses regarding to animals and education.
I'm representative of 'PolangPolang' which is a company for healing people and animals.
I would like to be a help for shelter animals and people who are working or living with companion animals.

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Captain Pedro

Some of you remember Pedro, a Chihuahua who came to the Asan shelter from a pound some time in the spring of 2010. I took Pedro out of the shelter for neutering almost two years ago and he spent five months with my family before moving to a new foster home in Canada. He got adopted some time in 2011 and I just got an update with pictures.

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When people work together, this is what happens.

Foley brought the best out of everyone. She pulled rescuers from all over Korea together, she planted a fostering seed in the hearts of a few uni teachers, and she traveled over the seas to bring two countries together! Foley is an example of how a little teamwork goes a long way!

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take your animal to the vet ASAP after adopting!

Two months ago, my boyfriend and I adopted a beautiful, friendly puppy from this website. We were told that he had been given his shots, despite it being 'off the record' (whatever that means). We were told this over and over, and it was written on his profile page.

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Thinking about flying to Vietnam with a pet?

Yuni was adopted May 2011. Her mom sent us some info about Vietnam from her first-hand experience to share with other ARK readers because Yuni's parents discovered her here on ARK. (thanks ark!) She is now living in Vietnam, where both her mom and dad are teaching ESL.

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Pandora the Jindo is missing

Beautiful Pandora lived in shelters for years and was finally adopted in January 2012. One day in May she escaped from her home near Eunhaeng Sageori in northern Seoul. We had some leads, but there was never any luck finding her. I'm sorry for the belated update, but there hasn't been much progress.

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Roxie's Bad Breath

Right now I am not sure how to begin this post. I want to write a grand tribute to a dog who saved my husband but fear my words will not do her justice. At the same time, I want her life to be a beacon to others, a way to commemorate the way shelter animals touch our hearts and we have a responsibility to return that care and love otherwise the outcome could be undesirable.

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