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Koda

Male · Young · 2 years

Koda is looking for adopters who will enjoy getting involved in his training and helping him grow in confidence around new people and situations. A home with a private garden would give him a great space to play, relax and, most importantly, chase his beloved tennis balls. He travels really well in the car and settles happily on journeys, so he could make a brilliant companion for days out and new adventures. He is also used to spending some time home alone and has previously been happy to curl up on the sofa while his family are out. Koda has a lovely balance of energy and affection. He is always up for an adventure, but once the fun is over he is more than happy to settle down for a well-earned snooze. If you enjoy an active lifestyle and would love to build a strong bond with a clever, playful dog, Koda could be a great match. Koda is a sweet, active boy with a big love for tennis balls, food and getting out to explore. He can be can be shy when meeting new people, but give him a bit of time to get to know you and he soon starts to relax, seek out affection and show off his lovely personality. He would enjoy a home where he can keep both his body and brain busy, with plenty of walks, games and opportunities to sniff and explore. Koda would like to be the only dog in the home, although he could have suitable dog friends to enjoy walks with. He has a strong prey drive around smaller animals, so he will need a home without cats or small furries. Koda could live with calm, dog-savvy secondary school-aged children who can recognise when he would prefer some space and allow him to come to them in his own time.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Newbury
Shelter
Dogs Trust Newbury
Living with Koda
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Newbury · Newbury

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Koda home

What you'll need for Koda in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 large young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Newbury in Newbury.

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.

Newbury, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

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 Newbury 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 Newbury 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 Dogs Trust Newbury 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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