Adopting a dog from a shelter is an extra special act of kindness. We guarantee that every time you will look at your new furry family member you will know deep in your heart that you have saved them from a rough life that they will never have to go back to. In return, they will shower you with more affection than you know what to do with – and your heart will be full.
Truth is, rescuing a shelter dog is not always sunshine and rainbows. For many of the shelter dogs, for all their many wonderful qualities, they tend to have past traumas that frequently lead to one or more tough to correct behavioral problems; but that does not mean you should avoid adopting.
Meet Koda! Koda was surrendered to the Town of Babylon Animal Shelter this past July by those she thought would love her forever – dumped at the shelter because they were moving.
When you choose to add a furry member to your family, you must make the choice to be a responsible owner, to love and take care of your pet; Unfortunately, not all dog owners act responsibly and many abandon their dogs when they “become inconvenient”.
We see so many dogs come into shelters, but the ones who really touch our hearts are the owner surrender cases like Koda. These are the animals that had once known what a home was, and lost it in seconds. 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.
Beautiful Koda now sits alone and heartbroken behind shelter walls. Every day, every hour, and every minute, she waits. With every car, every visitor, and every walk outdoors, she’s certain she’s going home. She wonders where her family is and she has a lot of anxiety about it.
Koda is a very sweet and friendly 2-3 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. Koda’s previous home reports 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, loves kids but older children are recommended because she can get a bit mouthy and jumpy.
Sadly, Koda is deteriorating in the kennel and losing weight. She is super stressed and anxious. She also displays some separation anxiety which 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.
She 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. Someone with some dog experience would be best so they can continue to work through her anxiety. An active family with older children and a fenced in yard would be a wonderful fit for her. She loves to play, is a total love bug and enjoys cuddling too.
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 anxiety that Koda is dealing with.
Koda is yet another heartbroken, beautiful soul who is looking for someone to share her world with. Open your heart and give 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.
Please 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.