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For those of you who don’t get to read Balloon Juice on the weekends, Koda finally got to Pittsburgh on Friday night, and she’s doing just great in her new home, reports GEG:
These are from yesterday when things started calming down a bit and Koda got to meet John’s daughter Kaitlyn. Otis [the Golden] is still a bit POed at this young usurper, but there have been no real fights, just some growling and grumbling. Even when she stole his treat last night and ate his breakfast this morning. He’s such a sweetie and he just came whining to us like a teenager with a toddler for a sister who keeps taking his things and messing them up. She slept in our bed last night and that is only possible because she is the best leaper I’ve ever seen because our bed is so high that when I sit on the edge of it, my feet don’t touch the floor and I’m about 5’6”. And she did it from a standing position, no running start. She’s amazingly smart.
I wish I had had enough light this morning to catch her first snow adventure. She rolled and jumped and simply was overjoyed about it. It was funny. If it sticks, I’ll try to get some tonight.
And here’s a note from Jenna, which I’ve already forwarded to everyone who contacted me directly:
Koda is officially one of the GEG clan, she got to Pennsylvania safe and sound and is acclimating beautifully. From what I hear and the photos I’ve seen so far she’s quite the little missing puzzle piece they’ve been looking for. I wanted to send an email and ask you to pass it along to everyone that you contacted, that way people who were able to help and also people who weren’t but had good wishes and prayers can know how wonderfully this has turned out. I’ll post in a thread tomorrow for those that may not receive the email but will appreciate hearing the outcome. When I first rescued Koda, I knew things were going to be rough – but my goal was always to make sure that she was in the best care possible. After I realized that the best care was not going to be in my hands, I had a really rough time figuring out what to do about such a precarious situation. Elijah [Isquith] sent me to you, which has been the best blessing I could have asked for, because this community has helped not only find the perfect forever home for my little baby girl, but also to get her there. I would never have been able to afford the relocation if not for everyone’s support, and I hope I can pay it forward someday… Endless gratitude to Gail, John and Otis, and the entire BJ community for this rescue.
ruemara
I love happy endings and that first shot is quintessential happy dog face. Yay for Geg, Koda and the rest of the family.
cbear
There is nothing more awesome than seeing a needy pup find a great home.
Good for everybody involved!!
Dee Loralei
Happy puppy! Squee!! Congrats to all.
WereBear
Didn’t the geg family lose a beloved puppeh not too long back?
I’m so pleased you all reached out to love again.
TaMara (BHF)
This has made me smile myself silly. Yay for everyone involved! And Otis, well dude, I know she’s a pain now, but she’ll grow on you. I have two little brothers, so I know.
WereBear
And one of my favorite things is when the older pets comes around to complain about the goofy young idiot we’ve just brought into the home.
gogol's wife
Otis is a honey!
raven
Aw look at those knuckle heads!
sharl
Awesome photo of awesome dawg is awesome.
Congrats! And great admiration & thanks to all who made it happen.
Chat Noir
Thanks for the update. Glad things seem to be working out. Both dogs are very cute.
Alison
Aw man, that face! :)
JWL
You should caption that photo: “I am the son of Sam”.
Mystical Chick
YEY! So happy to see smiles all around. This IS a great community – I’m glad to be a part of it! <3
SiubhanDuinne
This story makes me very happy. Congratulations to geg6 and John, and of course Koda and Otis. And a special thank you to Jenna, who made a very tough, but loving, decision. Jenna, I’m so glad you’ll be able to watch every episode of the New Adventures of Koda right here on the Balloon Juice channel.
Mnemosyne
I’m the one waiting for the Koda vs. snow pictures (or, perhaps, video?) I can’t wait to see a Southern California dog enjoying snow for the first (well, possibly second or third) time.
Yutsano
YAY KODAPUPPEH!! :D
Baud
No one warned me that BJ’s new server came with so many onions.
Seanly
@WereBear:
We’ve got that at my house. Luckily, our old guy Duncan has been pretty nice to (i.e., ignores) our new gal Chula. Dunc’s 11 and tolerates Chula pretty well. She’s 5 to 7 but with some lab and some pit in her, she’s full of piss & vinegar (as well as deadly gas).
btw, how old is the Golden in the picture? That face is almost all white!
the Conster
That first Koda puppeh pic makes me LOL. That face says “I’m so happy I’m home!”
JPL
Thanks you so much for the updates. Koda is such a beauty and with her strong spirit, she’s a great addition.
jenn
Yay! So glad this worked out! Geg6 – give some extra scritches to Otis from me, too. He’s a beaut!
geg6
@WereBear:
Yes, our beloved Henry (a yellow Lab) died almost exactly a year ago. We had just started looking for a new one and we wanted a puppy. Koda has fit the bill perfectly, though Otis may disagree, for now.
Koda really hasn’t known what to make of the snow. Otis loves it and flips it in the air with his nose and buries his face in it and eats as much as he possibly can. I think he thinks it’s his own personal snow cone. Koda hasn’t figured any of that out yet. But she really loves to throw herself on her belly in it and slide. I’m home alone tonight and it’s hard to take pics with these two when I’m outside because I’m still keeping Koda on a leash, at least until we are sure she won’t run off and get hit by a car. We tried to put her on Henry’s old run, but she cried so much that I haven’t done that again. I think I’ll wait to do that again until the weather gets warmer and John and I sit outside or work in the gardens and we’ll be right in her sight line. Right now, they’re both snoozing, which is why I can actually type this. When they aren’t I’ve got one under each arm, getting scritches. Love me these pups.
geg6
@Seanly:
Otis is 8 yo, we think. He’s also a rescue, but from what we think was a very bad situation. He very neurotic and we are sure he was abused. He’s always been a very light gold, not the honey color so many goldens are. But he is, our vet assures us, a pure bred. She says that some are just lighter than others, like a natural blonde.
Maude
@geg6:
Good on you and John.
a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)
Such lovely pictures! Koda is clearly delighted to have found her forever home, and Otis looks quite patient. Thanks to all of you.
Bubba Dave
Grumpy cat dude says “Awwwwwwwwwwww!”
PIGL
me too, this story happy makes. If the Overlords come, our only hope is to point at as many happy dogs (and cats) as possible.
RaleighR
Glad I could help out.
Violet
Awww…look at your puppies! So cute! So happy everything worked out so well. Everyone involved is so lucky.
rikyrah
glad Koda has a good new home
Jebediah
Thanks for the pix – it is so gratifying to see how this worked out. Otis will come around – Otto (now 14) was 12 when we brought spazzy little Juno home. He was annoyed at first but he is definitely happy to have her around now.
Kind of frustrating day at work – that happy-Koda pic more than made up for it!
Ash Can
Such good doggies! And thanks again to geg6 for sharing pics.
eddie blake
that is awesome