At dawn on June 17, 2009, a member of KARA witnessed a white Jindo dog being hit by a car. Sadly, it was a hit and run--the car immediately sped away. With no time to waste, the KARA member immediately rescued the dog and took it to a veterinarian.

Unfortunately, the Jindo had received a serious injury, and it seemed as if she were paralyzed in her lower body. The veterinarian soon established that indeed the Jindo's spinal cord was permanently damaged.

The Jindo, subsequently named Jaram, refused to eat anything, perhaps because she was too shocked after the accident and because of the confusion from the paralysis. The vet began to worry about Jaram's health and psychological condition. Another problem was that owner could not be found to assist with Jaram's ongoing medical care. It such a sad situation that the vet was considering euthanasia.

But someone was found who was prepared to act as a temporary guardian. That is the person who gave Jaram her new name and who continues to look after her with love and care.

Jaram has been recovering well since finding a temporary foster home. She only ate dry milk at first, but is now eating dry foods.

However, pretty soon Jaram began to develop decubitus ulcers, which are a consequence of her constantly having to sit in the same position. These wounds, when they first appeared, were disinfected and stitched, but it looked highly likely that they would recur because of Jaram's paralyzed and helpless condition.

That was until a sponsor stepped in and offered Jaram a free wheelchair! A wheelchair should help him get around and take care of the ulcer problem. What Jaram needs now is to get back his mental health and begin a life as one of the disabled.

First of all, she needs a family that will love and care for her.

Update, January, 27, 2011

Jaram is still with a temporary guardian. One night, she bit off her bedding and the torn bedding had wrapped around her leg during the night. This necrotized her leg and euthanasia was recommended on her.

We managed to find a volunteer et at Goodmoring Pet animal hospital, who lent his helping hand to cure her leg and take care of her.

Jaram has wheelchair waiting from K.DRA (www.kdra.co.kr), but she's never been able to use it.

Five months of hospital bills including hospitalizaition, dressing, surgery correction treatment, operation and medicine came to 4,500,000 won.

Donations have covered 2,500,000 won of it but we still need 2,000,000 Won more. Bank Account for support is Wooribank 1005-001-651572; accounter Holder: KARA.