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Koda

  • Gender: Male. Neutered
  • Age: 1Y (as of Aug, 2025.)
  • Weight: 25lbs
  • Breed: Jindo / Mix
  • Dogs: He can be a bit competitive with dogs at a similar energy level but is gentle with older dogs.
  • Cats: He has a tendency to chase stray cats, so living with cats may not be suitable.
  • Kids: Koda does well with both children and adults. He may be nervous at first, but after 4–5 days he warms up and becomes affectionate.
  • Housebroken: Yes.
  • Crate: Ok in kennel
  • Leash: Currently in leash training. He may try to run after birds or small animals, so caution is needed. Coming from a street life, he is wary of cars and waits for them to pass even from a distance.

Thank you for interested in adopting Koda. Please know that Koda is an international rescue through S-Korea. When your application is approved, you will need to pick him up from the airport – such as SFO, SEA, JFK, LAX, IAH, etc. International adoption is not a complicated process and we‘ve done the process many years. We would be happy to explain to you how the process works.

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Koda is cheerful and energetic. He can be a bit competitive with dogs at a similar energy level but is gentle with older dogs. While he has built a strong bond with his foster, he can be wary of strangers. He should not be let off-leash as he avoids capture or close contact without it. He is generally cautious in new situations but shows resilience and adapts well over time.

Car Rides: Travels well in the car without issues.

Alone Time: May whine a little and bark at outside noises, but settles down.

Resource Guarding: Can be possessive of food, treats, and toys around other dogs.

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Additional Notes:
– Very curious about everything.
– Has a strong food drive and may try to guard from other dogs, but corrects well when guided.
– Adapts quickly and shows strong affection once trust is built.
– Shows some “one-person dog” tendencies, bonding closely with the foster.
– Naturally energetic and active due to his young age, but he has good self-control.
– Koda could be sensitive at the vet. If he goes to the vet, he might need to wear a muzzle just in case.

Apply here https://lifeofhopefoundation.org/adoption-application/