Still Waiting for Their Happy Ending

Larry and Heim's story is one of survival, resilience, and heartbreak. Bred on slatted floors in Korea for the meat trade, they’ve endured one of the most harrowing starts to life imaginable. They were among over a hundred dogs rescued from a meat farm dogs who were never meant to know kindness, fresh air, or the soft touch of a human hand.

Thanks to tireless rescue efforts and the incredible generosity of donors from around the world, they were saved and transported thousands of miles to safety. These dogs didn’t just survive—they blossomed.

Larry is a tail-wagging optimist who greets every person like they’re his long-lost best friend. Despite everything he’s endured, he holds no grudges. He’s full of joy and affection, with a heart as big as his journey.

Heim is the quieter of the two, is gentle, sweet, and a little reserved. She’s still learning that the world can be kind. When she first saw a cat, she was more scared than anything else—not aggressive, not reactive—just uncertain. Neither Larry nor Heim have lived with cats, but when introduced, they showed curiosity, not chase.

They were adopted together—which felt like a miracle. Two dogs, so bonded and brave, finally had a chance to heal in a loving home. Their new owner even posted online about how wonderful they were. But then someone commented that they looked like a banned breed and now—despite not looking at all like a banned breed (they wouldn't have been allowed in the UK if they did), despite the love these dogs have to give—they’ve been returned. Not because of anything they’ve done, not because of their temperament, but because of stigma and assumptions.

This isn’t fair. These dogs have done everything right. They’ve waited so long, overcome so much, and are once again at risk of losing the only security they’ve known.

We didn’t lie. We’ve always been transparent about their background. They are not a “dangerous breed.” They are not aggressive. They are not broken. They are two beautiful souls who’ve suffered more than most ever will, and they still choose love.

We’re now looking—urgently—for a new home for Larry and Heim. Ideally, we’d love to keep them together, but we’ll consider separate placements if it means finding them the forever homes they deserve.

Please, share their story. Let their second chance be real this time.

Heim’s story is one of heartbreak and hope. She was rescued from a dog meat farm in Korea, where her entire world was nothing but the cramped confines of a wire cage, no room to stretch, no clean water, no proper meals. For so long, Heim knew only suffering and neglect, trapped in unbearable conditions that no dog should ever endure.

Thankfully, Heim was rescued by Ark and found a loving foster home in Korea, where she began to blossom and discover that life could be so much more than survival. Soon after, she was brought to us for her official fresh start a chance to find the forever home she so desperately deserves.

Heim is a beautiful, sweet girl who can be shy and nervous at first, and we don’t blame her. Her past has left its mark, but beneath that quiet shell is a gentle and loving soul, ready to trust again. She will need a calm and patient home with a confident resident dog by her side to guide and support her as she embarks on this next chapter.

Having lived in a home before, Heim will need adopters who understand that she might need gentle reminders of things like house training and how to navigate everyday life. But with kindness, consistency, and lots of love, she will thrive. She has met cats, and doesn't pay much attention to them. Therefor, we would consider homing her with dog-savvy cats that don't mind sharing their space. 

Heim dreams of a family who will take her on adventures, share quiet moments, and show her the true meaning of safety and belonging.