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Niall Harbison@NiallHarbison · May 20, 2025

This is Waffles. I just met her in Chicago. She was saved just in time from the dog meat trade in Korea. She was…

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Waffles, a Korean Ridgeback, was rescued from the dog meat trade in Korea and is now in a Chicago shelter looking for adoption. The author met her, fell in love, and is using their platform to help find her a permanent home, offering to fund transport if needed.

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    This is Waffles. I just met her in Chicago. She was saved just in time from the dog meat trade in Korea. She was destined to be butchered up. She is a gentle giant and she needs a home. Hopefully X can help… (1/8) 🧵

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    The dog meat trade is a very real thing. She was very lucky a local charity was able to pull her out of here (2/8)

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    This was Waffles when she was rescued still in Korea. She was flown to America and 2 wonderful charities involved (3/8)

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    Waffles got here last week to Chicago. I was able to go and meet her and some other shelter dogs to take them for a run. As soon as I opened the door I fell in love with her. (4/8)

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    She is a huge gentle giant. I believe the breed is a Korean Ridgeback (5/8)

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    I only have 24 hours in Chicago but I brought her to my book signing and am trying to help her shelter here get Waffles adopted (6/8)

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    Waffles old life was horrific but thanks to a series of kind people that is no more. She is looking for a home in the Chicago area but I’ll also help fund her transport further in USA if needed (7/8)

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    I know there is a home out there for Waffles. A big, soft and gentle lady who would love her own couch. Let’s make it happen 🙏🙏🙏 (8/8)

  9. #9

    All of Waffles details and more of her story on my insta today… instagram.com/niall.harbison Some wonderful people involved in her rescue 🙏🥰

  10. #10

    This is Waffles direct adoption link… bordertailsrescue.org/adopt?fbclid=P…