MeetKoda!!
Koda is a handsome, large mixed-breed boy who is approximately 1.5 years old and weighs ~80 pounds. At the end of April, his family made the heartbreaking decision to reach out to H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue for help finding him a new home. They loved him dearly, but with major life changes, upcoming travel, and a downsizing of their living situation, they knew they could no longer provide him with the future he deserved.
Koda came from a home with two children and two other dogs. While there was one incident to be reported during his time with this family, it did not contribute to why he was being rehomed, and the details matter. An older male dog in the home had become increasingly irritable and one day attacked its owner. Koda immediately intervened. A fight broke out between the dogs, but both walked away with only minor injuries—and, most importantly, so did the owner. Koda’s instinct was not to cause harm, but to protect someone he loved.
Since entering foster care, Koda has continued to prove what a special dog he is. He has successfully lived with both male and female dogs and absolutely adores canine companionship. He loves people just as much and finds joy in everything from playtime to snuggle time.
Like many young dogs, Koda is still learning and benefits from structure and guidance, but he has made tremendous progress over the past few months. He’s house-trained, crate-trained, non-destructive, and eager to be part of whatever his people are doing. He loves walks, car rides, and even playing soccer. (Just don’t leave snacks unattended—he considers that fair game.) He’s also lived successfully with birds, though cats are not really his thing.
Because of his size and strength, Koda would do best with someone comfortable handling large-breed dogs and ideally a home with a fenced yard where he can stretch his legs.
Unfortunately, Koda recently hit a bump in the road. Last weekend, while resting unsupervised at home, he suffered an unexplained injury to his front leg. X-rays have so far been inconclusive, and he is currently on anti-inflammatory medication and strict rest—something this active young boy is tolerating only because he has no choice. The injury also meant he missed our recent adoption event, where we know he would have stolen hearts.
To make matters more urgent, Koda’s foster family will be leaving the country for a month in early July, and we need to find him a place to land.
Koda is looking for someone willing to take a chance on him the way H.O.P.E. did. We will continue covering his medical expenses until he is fully recovered, but what he needs most is a family willing to invest their time, patience, and love into his future.
Koda is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and otherwise a healthy young dog with so much life ahead of him. If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a big heart and an even bigger personality, Koda may just be your perfect match.
If you would like more information or to arrange to meet one of our pets, check out our Events page for adoption events to attend, contact us via email at hope.homes.for.orphaned.pets.exist@gmail.com or call 518-450-7013. We look forward to matching you with a new furry best friend.
Adoption fee for dogs is $250 and up. H.O.P.E has a senior to senior program. If eligible, adoption fees will be waived. All applicants must be 21 years or older to qualify for adoption.