Starsky (now Zeus)

March 2014
Whoop! Starsky was adopted and given a nice, new, strong name: Zeus! Thank you to all of his supporters who helped to get him out of the shelter after so long! He has been adopted by a wonderful family and he is doing SO well!! (Have a look at his latest pics and an update in the comments section below.) Congrats Zeus! Thank you Sam and Tee!

***STARSKY'S HEALTH CHECK & TREATMENT WERE COVERED BY THE SEOUL BREW CLUB. P. ROSS KINDLY SPONSORED 5 NIGHTS OF BOARDING FOR STARSKY TO HELP HIM GET WELL. THANK YOU SO MUCH!***

4 Feb 2014
Here is a full health update on the handsome Starsky:

He weighs 20.1kg.
Parvo, Corona & Heartworm NEGATIVE
Has scabies (being treated)
Ehrlichiosis - positive (treatment takes about 3 weeks - thereafter a blood sample/smear needs to be sent to lab to see whether it has been eradicated or needs further treatment.)
Antibody test results:
Hepatitis 4
Parvo 4
Distemper 0
(meaning he needs 3 x DHPPL shots to bring him UTD on DHPPL)
4 Feb: Received scabies treatment injection (needs once a week)
5 Feb: Will receive first of 3 DHPPL shots + Rabies.

**Will still need: 2 x DHPPL, 1 x Corona, 1 x Kennel Cough, 2 x CaniFlu to be 100% UTD on vaccinations.**

28 Jan 2014
Hip hip hooray! Starsky is finally out of the shelter! Mr Park brought Starsky into my vet today for a full health check which was sponsored by the Seoul Brew Club and 5 nights of boarding generously sponsored by P. Ross. Here are the results:

Heartworm - negative! (WHOOP!)
Parvo - negative
Corona - negative
Ehrlichiosis - positive (treatment takes about 3 weeks)
He also has scabies, which we already knew.
Awaiting results of titre test & will update as soon as I know.

Considering Starsky has not left the shelter for about 3 years, I thought his behaviour in the vet was extremely good! He was "indifferent" to Snow, who was also there for a checkup. He did try to mark a few times, but let's give the chap a break, shall we? Neutering will hopefully ease that a little, and I'm sure the scent of hundreds of dogs in the vet was enough to let him forget his manners for a little while after having nearly zero mental stimulation for the past few years of his life. :) He went to his cage in the back and gobbled down a treat - good that he has an appetite! Please have a look at his new photos under the comments section below.

15 Jan 2014
I couldn't sleep last night. It's minus 12 degrees and Starsky has hardly any fur. All I could think of was him sleeping outdoors. PLEASE HELP HIM. I can take him to the vet but my vet doesn't have boarding facilities for bigger dogs. He needs to be treated and go into a home where he can be kept separate from other animals. Do you have a spare room? Please help Starsky!!

01 Jan 2014
Urgent pet-free home needed for Starsky! Poor Starsky has scabies & has lost a lot of fur. He has nothing to defend him from the freezing temperatures. Do you have a spare room in your home where you could let him recover? Scabies is contagious, but after a point in the treatment the risk of someone getting it becomes much, much lower. Please help him!!

18 Dec 2013
Starsky is battling out the subzero temperatures. He would love a foster home for Christmas!

20 Nov 2013
Starsky is still at the shelter and the situation has become extremely dire. The conditions are very unstable because of the shelter move which has taken months longer than expected due to red-tape. Please consider getting him out of there. He needs a place to go. This is urgent.

03 April 2013
My handsome boy has been very lucky the last few weeks... he has been chosen for walks each visit. I love to see him out and I love to see him interacting with more and more people. He can scare people with his size and the scar down his eye... but he really is a beautiful soul.

Starsky is a dog that will need a good amount of exercise. Jindos are famous for training themselves and for being great small apartment dwellers. Please consider giving this VERY HANDSOME and amazing Jindo a home this Spring! Foster or Adopt... we need you!

13 February 2013
Arh! I LOVE this Jindo! To me he is amazing! He looks a bit scary with the scar the goes down his eye, but he just melts me when I spend time time him. Come down to the shelter to meet this beautiful Jindo in person. He bonds pretty quickly when you spend some time with him.

30 December 2012
Starsky was moved two weekends ago to one of the larger outside pens. He will be a bit more suseptable to the elements, but it will be a nice change of venue and he will be able to stretch his legs. Volunteers also packed his house with straw to help with some insulation. Starsky is a very sweet boy who adores people! He walks well with some of the other dogs, but I would not test him in a home with other animals until he has been in foster care and has been trained. Please give Starsky a foster home. He is one of the best Jindos I have ever met! Jindos are VERY smart dogs and train VERY easily... even potty training themselves in 1 day is very normal.

Starsky needs to be neutered. If you would like to sponsor his neuter/vet stay, in any denomination, please email me at Clare Mills, [email protected].

12 November 2012
I was really disappointed to see how much weight Starsky had lost at my last visit to the shelter. You can now see all of his ribs. His is kept outside during the winter and during the winter months, outdoor animals will purn more calories to help keep themselves warm. He got some boiled eggs and treats, but I hope that his daily diet will soon be double up before there is nothing left of him.

Please come to the shelter and visit Starsky. We are working really hard to keep him socialized and tolerant of the other dogs in the shelter.

.be

Oct. 2012,
Starsky is still waiting for his forever home.
Come on out to Asan to meet him- he might just be the perfect dog for you!

Sept. 2012
Starsky has been waiting a really long time for his forever home!
He is very handsome, extremely people-friendly, and I would guess that he is fairly young, probably under 5 years.
He has many more years, and it would be great if he could find himself a wonderful home sooner rather than later.
Please consider adopting Starsky!

UPDATE:
Starsky recently received some heartworm prevention, and seems to be doing quite well!
Why don't you come out to the shelter to meet this great guy?

Aug. 2012
I like to think of Starskyas kind of like a class clown- he can be a bit loud, and he certainly isn't the picture of great behaviour, but you just can't help but like the guy!
As much as he can act out sometimes, it's important to remember that he barks because he loves people and wants attention, and he pulls on the leash because he is possibly fairly young and he has great energy. These are both great qualities in a dog, and with the right guardians, Starsky will make a great companion!

UPDATE: July, 2012
Starsky recently tested negative for heartworm, and even more recently received a healthy dose of heartworm preventative donated to the shelter by some very generous volunteers! He is a happy and healthy boy, ready for his forever home!

RANDY
With all the white jindos in shelters these days it can be hard to tell one from another... until you meet them and get to know their lovely personalities, of course!

Although physically ubiquitous, Starsky has a large personality that shines through to his exterior, and he can be easily identified by his explosive barks and a small scar that bisects one of his eyes. This is a dog who actively desires human attention and is not afraid to fight for what he needs.

Starsky is very friendly, and if you happen to be near his enclosure, you will be consistently and loudly beckoned until throwing a few treats and/or pats his way. Once this has happened, he may then encourage you energetically to grab a leash and take him out for a quick jaunt. If you concede to this request, you will then be treated to a very detailed tour of the shelter property leaving few stones unturned, and even fewer bushes unsoiled!

Undeniably, Starsky is a joyous animal with lots affection to give, but he is also a bit of a scrapper and will definitely need some training in order to assimilate to living indoors. Starsky would probably be best for a very active family with no small children or any other animals.