Koda (Newark) Shar-Pei & American Staffordshire Terrier Mix STATEN ISLAND, NY

STATEN ISLAND, NY: Handsome, good-boy Koda is on a mission to find his forever home, where he can shower his family with affection and snuggle up for pets!

Charming Koda is 3 years young and weighs 70 lbs. He was known as Newark in the shelter, but has been lovingly dubbed Koda with his foster. He is affectionate and loves being touched, pet, rubbed, scratched – and is always ready to snuggle! Sadly, he was found as a stray wandering alone on Staten Island before arriving at the city shelter. AmsterDog was able to pull him to safety thanks to his foster, who fell in love with his gorgeous smile and deep, beautiful eyes (he has that effect on people!). Koda has been such a good boy while decompressing, and wow, is he thankful for some cozy blankets and a bed. He has been through a lot so decompression and slow, proper introductions are crucial for this boy’s success. Koda was dog-tested at the shelter and he did well, even going for a walk alongside another dog just fine. He was also around a cat briefly with his original finder and was non-reactive.

Koda has been going on lots of adventures with his foster - check out our social media for some videos of Koda, his progress, and even catching some waves at the beach! Koda is food-motivated and easily directed; food is his language, so he will do anything for a treat: he has even already picked up how to sit on command! Koda is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and ready to be your best furiend!

Koda is an amazing, resilient dog with a regalness about him. Can he wag his tail in your castle? If you can open your heart and home to Koda, please contact AmsterDog at 917-689-8414 or by e-mail at info@amsterdog.org. Apply to adopt or foster-to-adopt Newark at AmsterDog.org.

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