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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Introducing.. Koda! [Wendy's brother - we would happily look at putting these 2 in a home together <3] Koda is just a giant baby at only 2 years old. He was rescued from a shelter in Romania where his chances of ever getting a loving home where almost zero. Whilst in the shelter, he took solace with his sister Wendy but Wendy was given an opportunity to come to the UK and straight into foster via another charity so Koda was left behind in Romania missing his companion who he loved and trusted. A few weeks later, Koda was also offered a space here in the UK with another rescue. Sadly, as Koda was already travelling, the other rescue backed out leaving this boy with absolutely nowhere to go. We got the call and took him in as an emergency. As fate would have it, Wendy's foster placement only lasted a few hours and they kicked her out so we'd also taken her in meaning that Wendy was already with us and waiting to be reunited with her best friend in the world. They were SO happy to see each other <3 Koda is a very shy boy and not yet ready for strokes however he loves his food and has no hesitation about running up to us and getting whatever tasty treats he can from us. We don't think he's too far off from having those first tickles from us but he gains a lot of his confidence from Wendy and being around other dogs. Koda has always lived around other dogs and we believe he would do best to live with another dog. Female and of similar size, or larger than Koda are the only dogs we could consider. If Koda was to go as an only dog, progress regarding his confidence would be considerably slower. He really benefits from having another dog around him. We've mixed him with dogs of all shapes and sizes, old and young, he has been great with all of them. Koda has not been tested with cats. Due to his nervous nature, there is currently no safe way of testing him at the moment. Koda has shown low / moderate energy levels since being with us but this could increase as he settles into a home Koda has never lived in a home before. If he was to live with another dog, we believe he'd be ok to be left for 4-5 hours but any time where he will be by himself will need to be slowly built up over time Koda is still too scared of us to attempt lead training Koda has no form of basic training

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Kingston upon Hull
Shelter
Oakwood Dog Rescue
Living with Koda
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Oakwood Dog Rescue · Kingston upon HullLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Koda home

What you'll need for Koda in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Koda

What life with Koda looks like

Koda is a extra-large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Oakwood Dog Rescue in Kingston upon Hull.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧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. Oakwood Dog Rescue 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 — Oakwood Dog Rescue 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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 Oakwood Dog Rescue 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.
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