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Ippeun
Quick Bio
Age:
Adult (3-8 years old)
Gender:
Female
Breed:
Poodle (Miniature) / Terrier
Size:
Small (under 7kg)
Colour:
Grey & White
- Spayed/Neutered
- Up-to-date with vaccinations
- Good with dogs
- Special needs
Adoption Status:
Adopted
Description:
January 2014 - update!: My name is Epun. I was abandoned by my owner as I am paralyzed. I am a poodle-terrier mix. I am a bit shy but I will make somebody, who can take care of a special needs dog, an excellent companion. I am HW negative.
January 2012 - original listing by red dog: Ippeun is a sweet girl with special needs (limited mobility in back legs) who has been waiting a very long time for a home. I haven't spent much time with her, so it's best to contact Dr. Choi if you'd like more info. This is a courtesy listing to let the public know about a dog who would otherwise be very difficult to adopt out. I don't have complete information, and adoption screening decisions are up to Dr. Choi. I believe animals adopted out through Dr. Pet are normally sterilized and vaccinated, but please check this information with Dr. Choi.
Video by red dog (thank you!)
Adoption Fee:
₩50,000
Location:
Seoul - 서울
Living Situation:
Other circumstance
Comments
marlajoy
Nov 18, 2012 09:47
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She looks like a real sweetheart! Is there any more information that could be posted about her to perhaps attract more people? Also, how can people contact Dr. Choi?
Louise
Jan 07, 2014 09:06
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Yes, Ippun is still at Dr Choi's.
Louise
Jan 07, 2014 20:04
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Please refer to the contact information. It provided Dr Choi's clinic telephone number and Dr Choi's email and mine. Interested people can download an adoption or foster application and email to dr. Choi. If people have any questions regarding Ippun or Dabi, please call 02) 3443-8275.
red dog
Jan 07, 2014 22:51
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She's in this video too, along with Panda (RIP).
Dogs on the roof of clinic, summer 2011 from red dog on Vimeo.
Louise
Jan 07, 2014 23:08
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Here your video is dated summer 2011 and Ippun still is at the clinic.
red dog
Jan 08, 2014 01:45
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I remember her as a very sweet dog and I'm sorry to hear she's been there so long. I hope she finds a home soon.
clare_bell
Jan 09, 2014 10:51
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ARGH!! Wish I was rolling in money so I could take these special little babies home with me!! :((
Louise
Jan 10, 2014 03:52
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News flash! Dr. choi called me at lunch tiem and szomeone is coming to see Ippun (Epun) this evening to view her to provide him a foster home.^^^ Let's keep our fingers crossed! Dr. choi and his staff will train whoever adopts or fosters Ippun how to look after her. I ssssoooo hope she goes to real home for the first time in years.
marlajoy
Jan 10, 2014 04:02
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Oh thank goodness! That is great news!!
Louise
Jan 10, 2014 04:22
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We will all do the 'happy dance' when Dr. Choi confirms Ippun has been fostered or adopted.^^
red dog
Jan 10, 2014 07:36
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I hope everything works out for her!
borah
Jan 10, 2014 08:28
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Hi everyone, I'm Ippeun's foster. She's home with me now and just relaxing in her bed. For any potential adopters, she does need help with bathroom functions but it's not super hard. Three times a day and you're good to go. She can't move her back legs but man is she still a mover. She can get around really well just on her front legs. She also has a great appetite. She got through two Greenies chew toys in as many minutes.
marlajoy
Jan 10, 2014 08:33
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I absolutely love you for taking her in! I bet Ippeun will be such a gem to have around. Lots of updates, please!!! :)
Louise
Jan 10, 2014 08:32
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Many thnaks, Deborah, for your comment for everyoent o let them know you are her new foster mom with the pictures.^^ . I was just updating Ippun's status. I think someone may foster Dabi. Can you comment on Dabi's post and let people know it is not that hard to look after special needs dogs.^^
borah
Jan 12, 2014 00:59
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Mini update on Ippeun! She's settling in nicely and I think she's starting to like me :) She spent all of yesterday in her bed but today, she scooted herself to meet me at the door when I got in. Now I'm on my sofa and she moved from her bed to my feet. If she could wag her tail, I'm sure she would. I've also discovered she has gorgeous teeth and a bit of movement in her back legs. When I express her, she'll move her hind feet a bit. I'll post more pictures soon!
@marlajoy thanks! :D She's really sweet and getting along well with my dog and other fosters.
Edit: She CAN wag her tail! :)
Louise
Jan 12, 2014 01:28
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Wow! Ippun has more movement than I thought - you now have a door greeter.^^
Jenner
Jan 12, 2014 04:47
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Wow, this is awesome news for such a cutie! It melts my heart. <3 When I retire or work less hours, I think I'll be a special needs foster mom. How very rewarding. Borah, you're awesome!
red dog
Jan 12, 2014 05:11
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This is really wonderful to hear. Thanks, Borah. :)
borah
Jan 15, 2014 02:58
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Ippeun went for a grooming at Perth Vet yesterday and we (well, I) decided to go for a shaved look. She looks kind of like a Chinese Crested from the neck down. She's definitely starting to open up to me more. Ippeun follows me around my flat and does this very cute side to side shuffle with her front legs when she's excited. She loves rawhide toys and when I throw, she'll shuffle off to fetch it. She hasn't quite grasped the idea of playing fetch but I think with some training, she'll be able to do it. Please consider giving this sweet girl a forever home!
marlajoy
Jan 15, 2014 03:13
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What a darling! I am loving your updates!! :)
clare_bell
Jan 15, 2014 09:12
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Oh wow! That pic on the left...SUCH a smiley, perfect photo!! Love it!!
Karen
Jan 15, 2014 12:19
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She looks lovely!!
borah
Jan 17, 2014 06:31
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Here's a new-old photo of Ippeun pre-shave. She's still doing well and has a super appetite :)
borah
Jan 20, 2014 05:29
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Ippeun's really doing well and I think being in a home's relaxed her a lot. While she was at the hospital, they had to keep one of her legs bandaged because she kept licking it compulsively and it had turned into a sore. My vet took off her bandage and gave me a steroid spray to help with the licking but I've hardly had to use it because I've found she doesn't lick herself compulsively anymore. She's a really sweet dog who loves chew toys and being around people. Ippeun can't quite play fetch yet but she can now come when called! She understands the command in Korean and English :)
Louise
Jan 20, 2014 08:50
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Thank you for all the wonderful updates on Ippeun. I really hope someone else will foster Dabi.
borah
Jan 24, 2014 05:43
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Ippeun had a set back with her leg :( She'd stopped licking it but a couple of days ago I spotted her licking and chewing on her leg. She'd actually chewed through her skin so I took her to the vet and she had stitches put in. She's doing okay now though! Ippeun's a little lethargic from the medication but she still enjoys hanging out next to me and greets me at the door. We've gotten into a routine now too and helping her with her bathroom functions is so easy. I express her on a schedule but if she gets a call from nature off-schedule Ippeun heads over to the pads on her own, sniffs, then sits there till I get the hint. She's a really smart and sweet dog.
marlajoy
Jan 24, 2014 05:54
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Oh wow, what a sweet little girl - heading to the pee pads and waiting for you. :) Cute. :) Hopefully you can get the leg chewing under control though.
borah
Feb 01, 2014 18:51
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Lots of good news! We had a scare with Ippeun's leg-the vet thought it might be a malignant tumor that she'd been chewing on, but the results of the biopsy came back and Ippeun is cancer free! Her stitches are also healing nicely and she hasn't tried to lick or chew through the bandages at all. She's such a sweet girl, she follows me all through my apartment, even when I only move a few feet. She loves ear scratches and leans into them too. Ippeun and Minnie, my other foster, are becoming pretty good buddies as well. :)
borah
Feb 02, 2014 03:54
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one slightly scandalous looking photo
marlajoy
Feb 02, 2014 03:56
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haha! Love it! They look so cute together! :)
Louise
Feb 02, 2014 04:04
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kk It like they are both of them are looking at you with the facial expression of 'caught in the act'.
clare_bell
Feb 02, 2014 04:15
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That is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!!
borah
Feb 08, 2014 18:43
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Ippeun is such a sweetheart and I think she's loving getting some one-on-one attention. She really leans into her ear scratches and head pats plus she's getting used to kisses! When I tried to kiss her head the first time, she pulled away and seemed confused but now she either stays put or leans in, it's incredible. Ippeun is super mobile too and scoots herself around and follows me everywhere, even when I just move a few feet. She's gotten into the habit of waiting on my bathmat for me when I'm in the shower :D
Louise
Feb 08, 2014 19:30
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Ippeun now understands affection and love. Poor Dabi is till at Dr. Choi's though.
borah
Feb 10, 2014 06:24
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:D Ippeun is all mine! I couldn't imagine letting her go anywhere and as of today, Ippeun's in her forever home with me. She's doing great and I'm so happy that she's a part of my family now :) I'll keep everyone posted with updates!
marlajoy
Feb 10, 2014 11:50
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You made my day! Another special needs dog that convinced the foster parent that they are WAY too cool to pass up!! :) Yay Ippeun! :) Hope you don't stop updating though, Borah!! I'll never tire of seeing cute pictures and hearing sweet stories! :)
Louise
Feb 10, 2014 06:26
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News flash! Ippeun has been adopted by his foster mom - happy dance for Ippeun.
borah
Feb 13, 2014 06:57
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Ippeun is doing great and she's getting a bit of feeling back in her hindquarters! I've been using a low-frequency therapy machine on her and it seems to have helped her. It's like a light massage and she loves it. She lounges on her pillow while the machine does its thing.
marlajoy
Feb 13, 2014 08:15
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That's so awesome! Even a small amount of feeling could stop her from chewing on her legs. She looks quite content too. :)
red dog
Feb 13, 2014 09:26
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This is such amazing news! I'm so happy for this precious angel!
Karen
Feb 13, 2014 10:07
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Ippeun's so lucky! She looks very dignified on her pillow :)
borah
Feb 18, 2014 03:23
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Ippeun has a new hairstyle! She's doing great and her lower back and legs seem to get twitchier day by day. :)
marlajoy
Feb 18, 2014 03:24
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Those are some SERIOUS eyebrows! :)
borah
Feb 18, 2014 07:01
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She's the Brooke Shields of the dog world!
borah
Feb 26, 2014 04:56
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Ippeun is doing fabulously well and she seems to be getting cuter day by day. She's gaining some muscle in her back legs and lower back thanks to massages and therapy. It hasn't been a hugely dramatic change, it's not as if she can suddenly walk but her back legs now twitch occasionally and it's been wonderful to see her body filling out with muscle.
Louise
Feb 26, 2014 05:17
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This is great news - I am hoping Katie will great similar results with Dabi that you have with Ippeun using massage and therapy.^^
borah
Jun 18, 2014 06:30
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Ippeun update! She's finally home and she knows it. Ippeun took a little while to get comfortable with me and there was a steep learning curve for me too. But now, a few months on, I can't imagine her not being a part of my family. She's doing well and she LOVES kisses now. As soon as I start to make a smooching noise, she leans her little head towards me. Ippeun's also got a new set of wheels so I hope that we'll be tooling around Seoul together soon. So far, she's not happy about the wheelchair but it probably just takes time to get the hang of it. Obligatory photo :D
marlajoy
Jun 18, 2014 06:37
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Thanks for the awesome update! :) I would LOVE to see pictures or a video of her scooting around in her wheels once she is more comfortable! :)
borah
Jun 18, 2014 06:42
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Will do! So far, when she's in the wheelchair, she just refuses to move haha. Baby steps ;)