Not confirmed since October 20, 2026

Koda

Female · Puppy · 4 months

Koda could be a great match for a family who are ready to help her settle into home life and meet her needs. She may be able to live with a dog of a similar size, subject to a successful dog mix at the centre, with consideration given to both dogs’ play styles and compatibility. If living with a male dog, he will need to be neutered. Any children in the home should be older secondary-school age, as Koda can become mouthy and nip when excited. As she is still developing her home-alone skills, Koda cannot be left alone for long periods initially; this will need to be introduced gradually, building up her confidence and comfort at her own pace. If you can offer Koda a secure space, a suitable routine, understanding guidance and a home committed to meeting her breed-specific needs, she could be a wonderful companion to welcome into your family. Meet Koda, a lovely 3- month-old girl who is confident when meeting new people and enjoys making new friends! She is also confident, playful and excitable when meeting other dogs, showing lots of interest and enthusiasm. Koda has a medium energy level and will benefit from a home that can provide her with regular exercise, playtime and opportunities to burn off energy. She can display puppy mouthing and nipping when she becomes excited, so she will need a family who can help her manage her excitement through positive training, patience and consistency. Koda will need access to a secure area where she can safely stretch her legs and let off steam, as well as a family who understand her breed’s characteristics, adult size and grooming requirements.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇬🇧Wickford

Shelter

Dogs Trust Basildon

Living with Koda

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · Wickford

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About Koda

What life with Koda looks like

Koda is a medium-sized puppy dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Koda, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Koda?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Basildon handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Koda on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Koda if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Basildon will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Koda already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Koda isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Trust Basildon early rather than rehoming privately; they know Koda and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.