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NRaleighLiberal

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63. when I watch Koda meet other dogs on our walks and they head off to play -

Reply to sazemisery (Reply #36)

Sat Nov 24, 2018, 06:10 PM

Nov 2018

they are vastly different sized, colored, coiffed - my wife and I say that humans can learn so much from watching dogs!

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What happens when you rescue a dog? [View all] NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 OP

beautiful story! he looks so happy :). Thanks for sharing. JHan Nov 2018 #1

you are welcome! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #42

🐕💙🐕 irisblue Nov 2018 #2

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Very happy for you all... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #3

absolutely. beyond rational description! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #43

We had a cat named Coda/koda. I think it means "dear"?? Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #4

could also mean "bear" I think....form of Dakota, means "little bear" I just found out NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #7

Good to know. TY. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #13

I love that face TEB Nov 2018 #5

we've not seen any like it - always brings a smile to us! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #44

We have a similar story. cilla4progress Nov 2018 #6

Wow. thanks for sharing the story and so so sorry for your loss. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #8

I know! cilla4progress Nov 2018 #34

Sweet. He looks so happy. Bless you! Shrike47 Nov 2018 #9

thank you so much! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #45

So sweet. Most don't understand just how much a dog suffers from mange. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #10

humans do have some serious flaws to be fixed in our next version! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #46

Almost all my dogs and cats over the years have been rescues. appleannie1943 Nov 2018 #11

I wish every state would ban the sale of dogs in pet stores. llmart Nov 2018 #24

People should research and get to know the breeder. Haggis for Breakfast Nov 2018 #64

Hear cilla4progress Nov 2018 #35

Koda does something new every day - we learn more and more NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #47

The vet estimated my collie was about 4 when he was found. appleannie1943 Nov 2018 #84

I am so happy for you all! Delphinus Nov 2018 #12

thank you so much! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #48

It's as if they know.. luvs2sing Nov 2018 #14

absolutely. we are doing more than a bit of anthropomorphizing, I suspect! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #49

I think humans and dogs share many of the same emotions and cognitive abilities. ZZenith Nov 2018 #86

Fabulous story! evilhime Nov 2018 #15

we've been lucky to have been rescued by great dogs in all our 38 years of marriage NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #50

Beautiful story, thanks so much for rescuing this precious boy! JudyM Nov 2018 #16

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In those beginning pictures, even the one in the car, I was thinking "Where is the happy face?" Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #17

he is protective - is at the top of the stairs (my wife is in the bonus room quilting) - any sound - NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #52

He's herding Sue? LOL. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #100

What a sweetie lillypaddle Nov 2018 #18

yes, that judgement thing gets my wife and I too - we try to do what we feels right NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #53

It's not about the looks Boomer Nov 2018 #73

Of course it's not about the looks lillypaddle Nov 2018 #85

Beautiful story. Thank you from a stalwart champion of rescue dogs! hostalover Nov 2018 #19

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Thank you for giving this dog a loving home dem in texas Nov 2018 #20

yes, our dogs - and cats - reach in and wrap themselves around our hearts forever. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #55

I wish you all long lives together sweetroxie Nov 2018 #21

you will, and you will know when it is time. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #56

Can't say enough good things about the Original Post. Thank you! . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2018 #22

very much appreciated, friend! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #76

What a beautiful boy!!! pazzyanne Nov 2018 #23

we will relish every second, that's for sure! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #75

What a great story! Ohiogal Nov 2018 #25

thanks...my pleasure! thanks for your comment! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #74

Great change of life for this pup! nmgaucho Nov 2018 #26

yes, that first pic is hard to look at - note the only hair is the red tip of his tail! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #72

Saving one dog will not change the world... Raster Nov 2018 #27

I really love - and believe - that! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #71

Wonderful to see. Thank you for posting cpamomfromtexas Nov 2018 #28

right back at ya! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #70

Grrrrrreat story. NoMoreRepugs Nov 2018 #29

thanks for reading! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #69

Great story. Hope that dog likes tomatoes. JDC Nov 2018 #30

seems like there is not much he does NOT like! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #68

We rescued a dog that had a fear of men for many years Major Nikon Nov 2018 #31

we are patient and I am finding letting Koda approach me works best.. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #67

You might try laying down on the floor on your back Major Nikon Nov 2018 #88

Wonderful story! Best wishes to the happy family!! Our rescue family includes 3 of the best SWBTATTReg Nov 2018 #32

we are amazed at his progress in 5 months, so expect full acclimation by a year NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #66

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Thanks for rescuing. sazemisery Nov 2018 #36

when I watch Koda meet other dogs on our walks and they head off to play - NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #63

What a wonderful addition to your family! demmiblue Nov 2018 #37

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Thank you for sharing ejbr Nov 2018 #38

I've been meaning to do it for some time - Thanksgiving time seemed appropriate! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #61

Bless your heart AZ Jim Nov 2018 #39

thanks so much for your kind words NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #60

That's awesome! BadgerMom Nov 2018 #40

well played (sniff sniff)! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #59

Interesting about the fear of men. Our rescue (10 years ago) was also scared robbedvoter Nov 2018 #41

we wonder if it was related to how it was finally captured when rescued - NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #58

You are a lucky man! Smiling beautiful wife and smiling beautiful doggie. MLAA Nov 2018 #57

I tell myself of how lucky I am every morning when I wake up! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #78

That is a great tail, and a... 3catwoman3 Nov 2018 #79

perfectly stated...and observed! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #80

Rescued is the best breed pamdb Nov 2018 #81

thanks for sharing and commenting! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #89

Thank you for sharing this happy tale/tail. StarryNite Nov 2018 #82

no better way, we think! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #90

Wonderful Post. disndat Nov 2018 #83

thanks so much! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #91

Another beautiful thing that happens when you adopt a rescue animal Mr.Bill Nov 2018 #87

yessiree - it is a really great rescue - and dogs move through quickly. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #92

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What a wonderful story stopwastingmymoney Nov 2018 #94

yes indeed a big win-win all around! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #95

What a sweetheart. Congratulations! Our rescue pup is the light of our Neema Nov 2018 #96

Wonderful story...thanks so much for sharing! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #106

Awww, I love this story! AwakeAtLast Nov 2018 #97

thanks so much! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #105

That's what tends to happen: a mutual rescue! calimary Nov 2018 #98

you are very welcome - thanks for the comment! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #104

These stories sellitman Nov 2018 #99

nicely put - we feel the same! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #103

Awwwww UpInArms Nov 2018 #101

thanks so much! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2018 #102