KMK: Pets In the City

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Dogs in Seoul seem to be the new accessory item. I see cutesy little dogs strutting the sidewalks in designer doggie fashion or being toted around in everything from purses to knapsacks. Personally, I love small dogs. They give just as much love with twice as less cleanup. Though rough housing with a lap dog doesn’t work out so well as the Frisbee may lead to concussion. This is the vet near my apartment. In addition to providing for the healthcare needs and accessorizing for your friendly neighborhood animals, the vet also sells puppies. I’ve been debating on getting a dog and when I cruised on by the vet I noticed two super cute specimens in the window.

 The first was a shih tzu pup who absolutely stole my heart. Just look at that face and tell me you don’t want to scoop her up and take her home to cuddle? She looks like a little Ewok.

 Next up to contend for my affection is a yorkshire terrier spitfire. He’s a bundle of energy and constantly jumped around when I came in for a hands on look.

 He was just as cute and entertaining and lovable as the Ewok and I couldn’t bring myself to choose between them. It’s better to really think about it in any case.

 There is a great website, Lonely Life Time, which helps find homes for abandoned animals in Korea. Thousands of animals are abandoned or neglected each year and need loving homes. It’s not the same as a shiny pup, but the animals on the site tugged on my heart strings just the same. I’ll have to debate what to do. In any case I don’t want to make a decision until I get back from my vacation in Cambodia.
 

Any suggestions?

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Brian Dye
I’m a blogger, writer, and teacher. I’ve been working in South Korea’s ESL field for the last three years. My one year contract has unexpectedly turned into a journey that I’m still on and loving.
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1 thought on “KMK: Pets In the City

  1. Hey there!I am so happy that you are considering adopting a dog from http://www.lonelylifetime.com ! I am a volunteer at the shelter and I also take foster animals in ( I currently have 2 foster cats and a rescued one I am adopting). I guess I am not being objective, but I really encourage you to consider adoption from the shelter or the foster families. :DKudos to you for resisting the “so adorable/must have it/can’t resist” urge that so many pet shop puppies create. Even though these were at a vet, chances are that they come from a breeder who couldn’t sell them or from people who actually changed their mind…There is a maltese breeder near my house, and the owner had once forgotten to pull the curtain. To see all those dogs in cages covering the wall was an unforgettable sight!Anyway, think about it and spread the word!Cheers,Annie

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