Koda

I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?

Age

Under 6 months

Gender

Female

Location

Basildon (Essex) (Wickford)

Ref ID

3670382

Size

Large

Breed

Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cross

Living off site

Yes

May live with

Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for Koda?

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.

Is Koda right for you?

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.

How our rehoming process works

1
Create an account and fill out our application form
In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.
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Choose a rehoming centre
We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...
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We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you a match.
3
We’ll review your application
We’ll review your application against the dogs in our care at your chosen centre. If we think we have the right dog for you, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. If we don’t hear back from you, we will close your application for now, and you can reapply when you’re ready.
4
We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match
If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by...
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If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by calling us on 0303 003 0000 or visiting your local rehoming centre.
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When we find a match, we’ll invite you to meet them
If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.
Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you...
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If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.
Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you the chance to build a bond before making a commitment to give them a new home. By taking some time at the beginning to make sure everyone’s comfortable, an adoption is more likely to be successful.
We may also arrange a home visit with you, to see how your house will be set up and check that the garden (if you have one) is secure. This may not be necessary, though, especially if you’ve adopted from us before. Where you already have dogs, we may accept a reference from your vet as an alternative.
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If we haven’t found the right match, we’ll continue the search together
If we haven’t found the right dog for you within three months, we’ll let you know your application is closed. We’ll invite you to apply again so we have up-to-date information about you, and we’ll keep looking.
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We’ll support you to embark on a new life with your dog
When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away.
With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care...
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When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away.
With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care Card and more, we’re here to support you and your dog for as long as you need us.

Key information

Location

Basildon (Essex)Nevendon RoadWickfordEssexSS12 0FH

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Opening hours

We’re open for general browsing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12–4pm. Wednesday and Friday mornings are by pre-arranged appointment only.