Today we are re-featuring stunning Koda. Another year has begun and this beautiful girl still sits alone and heartbroken behind shelter walls.
All over the country the story is the same: full shelter, full rescues, sluggish adoption numbers and more pets coming in every day – and the Town of Babylon Animal Shelter is no different.
Koda was surrendered to the shelter in July of 2021 by those she thought would love her forever – abandoned at a shelter because they were moving.
How do abandoned dogs feel? The same way abandoned humans feel — worthless, unwanted, unlovable. Abandoned dogs are known to develop problems which takes time, patience, training and most of all love to work through. Imagine how you’d feel, and that’s how a dog feels. What makes the issue of animal abandonment so tough for us to process is what actually makes someone leave their furry family member they promised to protect and love forever.
Owner surrenders can be some of the most heartbroken dogs we see in the shelters. People don’t seem to understand or accept the reality for the surrendered pet, and what it does to them. We see so many dogs come into shelters, but the ones who really touch our hearts are the owner surrender cases like Koda.
Koda is a very sweet, friendly, cuddly 3-year-old girl who is very anxious about being in the shelter. She is incredibly obedient; very smart, knows her commands, walks well on leash. She likes to stick close to her people and comes right to you when you call her. She is extremely intelligent, loves to learn and would make someone an amazing hiking or running Buddy.
Koda’s previous home reported that she can be afraid of thunder and fireworks and she is not a fan of cats or other dogs. Koda will jump on you for some loving, and will take all the love that you will give her. She loves people, including children; the shelter is recommending households with children 8 years and older because Koda can get a bit mouthy and jumpy.
Sadly, Koda is having a very difficult time with shelter. She is super stressed, anxious; displaying separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is one of the most common problems that dogs face, due to the separation from the humans they are attached to – and Koda has lost the only home she has ever known.
Koda would do best in a home where someone is there most of the time since she does not like being away from those she loves. Individuals with dog experience would be best so they can continue to work through her anxiety and help her realize she is safe and will never be abandoned again.
For some dogs, the bond they share with their human becomes so strong that whenever you’re not with them, they become extremely distressed. Anxiety can be triggered by a life event such as a new job or the start of school, but there are other things that might have laid the groundwork for the level of anxiety that Koda is dealing with.
Today, all around the United States, things look dire for the pets in shelters and the people who care for them. Please, open your heart and consider giving Koda the chance she truly deserves! There must be a family out there who is the perfect match for this stunning girl; she is truly special and so deserving.
If you are not in the position to bring home this stunning beauty yourself, you can help by raising awareness of the current problem of full shelters by sharing her story and encouraging others to foster/adopt. Help us find Koda the forever home she really deserves – let’s not allow her to wait any longer. Make arrangements to meet her, spend time with her, we guarantee you’ll fall in love!
Babylon Animal Shelter
80 New Highway
Amityville, New York 11701
(631) 643-9270
Be sure to head over to Adoption Central right here on Paws Give Me Purpose, share Koda and all the other Featured Dog Friday pups still in search of their forever homes.