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NEEDS ADOPTER or FOSTER
After 385 days of a mix of living in the shelter, multiple fosters but mainly being bounced around boarding facilities this boy need a dedicated placement willing to let him be a dog. This most recent "sentence" in boarding has lasted for 193 days....
Name: Kodak
Age: 2-2.5 year old
Breed: Male Labrador Mix
Color: Grey w/ light brindle markings
Temperament: Playful, Friendly, High-Energy
Training: Crate Trained, Knows Basic Obedience, Walks Well on Leash
🐾 KODAKS ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED! HOWEVER YOU WILL STILL NEED TO HAVE AN APPROVED APPLICATION ON FILE. WE DO NOT CHANGE OUR ADOPTION PROCESS WHEN FEES ARE WAIVED. 🐾
URGENT MATTER:
Kodak is seeking an active family (either foster or adoptive) to break him out of boarding once and for all. He has failed so many times, please help me show him that just because hes not "super flashy or super fluffy" he is just as important as the other dogs who have no trouble being shared and seen.
INTRODUCTION:
Meet Kodak: Your New Best Friend! Or Temporary Best Friend! Kodak is a loving and enthusiastic dog looking for a forever home that can keep up with his playful spirit. If you have a passion for outdoor activities and are looking for a loyal companion, Kodak might be the perfect fit for you!
Kodak was saved from being euthanized at Columbia Animal Services in 2023. He arrived as a stray although he did have a microchip that was never registered... No owners ever came forward.
Since then, he has been moved between rescues several times. He was adopted (by an individual who, in my view, is not fit to care for even a goldfish) and then returned (or rather, abandoned at a boarding facility). He has been shuffled between foster homes and boarding facilities.
PERSONALITY AND BEHAVIOR
Kodak is a young and energetic Labrador mix who loves to play and needs an active home to match his energy levels. He's great with other dogs, especially those who enjoy rough play, and he never meets a stranger—Kodak loves everyone he encounters, both people and dogs alike.
HOME REQUIREMENTS
- Active Lifestyle: Kodak thrives in a home where he can get plenty of exercise. Whether it's running, playing fetch, or long walks, he’s ready to join in on the fun.
- Fenced Yard: He needs a secure yard where he can safely run and play to his heart's content.
- No Young Kids: Due to his high energy and tendency to jump when excited, it's best if Kodak goes to a home without very young children. He might jump on new people out of excitement, but he doesn’t do this with those he's familiar with.
TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR
- Crate Trained: Kodak is comfortable in his crate. He might have an occasional accident if he isn’t let out in time in the morning, but this is not a frequent issue.
- Basic Obedience: He knows basic commands and heels well on a leash, although it might be helpful to refresh his training occasionally.
- Jumping: Kodak may jump on new people when he’s excited, especially right after being let out of his crate. With consistent training and reinforcement, this behavior can be managed.
- Unknown with Cats: He has not been tested with cats, but he shows no interest in horses.
NEEDS ADOPTER or FOSTER
After 385 days of a mix of living in the shelter, multiple fosters but mainly being bounced around boarding facilities this boy need a dedicated placement willing to let him be a dog. This most recent "sentence" in boarding has lasted for 193 days....
Name: Kodak
Age: 2-2.5 year old
Breed: Male Labrador Mix
Color: Grey w/ light brindle markings
Temperament: Playful, Friendly, High-Energy
Training: Crate Trained, Knows Basic Obedience, Walks Well on Leash
🐾 KODAKS ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED! HOWEVER YOU WILL STILL NEED TO HAVE AN APPROVED APPLICATION ON FILE. WE DO NOT CHANGE OUR ADOPTION PROCESS WHEN FEES ARE WAIVED. 🐾
URGENT MATTER:
Kodak is seeking an active family (either foster or adoptive) to break him out of boarding once and for all. He has failed so many times, please help me show him that just because hes not "super flashy or super fluffy" he is just as important as the other dogs who have no trouble being shared and seen.
INTRODUCTION:
Meet Kodak: Your New Best Friend! Or Temporary Best Friend! Kodak is a loving and enthusiastic dog looking for a forever home that can keep up with his playful spirit. If you have a passion for outdoor activities and are looking for a loyal companion, Kodak might be the perfect fit for you!
Kodak was saved from being euthanized at Columbia Animal Services in 2023. He arrived as a stray although he did have a microchip that was never registered... No owners ever came forward.
Since then, he has been moved between rescues several times. He was adopted (by an individual who, in my view, is not fit to care for even a goldfish) and then returned (or rather, abandoned at a boarding facility). He has been shuffled between foster homes and boarding facilities.
PERSONALITY AND BEHAVIOR
Kodak is a young and energetic Labrador mix who loves to play and needs an active home to match his energy levels. He's great with other dogs, especially those who enjoy rough play, and he never meets a stranger—Kodak loves everyone he encounters, both people and dogs alike.
HOME REQUIREMENTS
- Active Lifestyle: Kodak thrives in a home where he can get plenty of exercise. Whether it's running, playing fetch, or long walks, he’s ready to join in on the fun.
- Fenced Yard: He needs a secure yard where he can safely run and play to his heart's content.
- No Young Kids: Due to his high energy and tendency to jump when excited, it's best if Kodak goes to a home without very young children. He might jump on new people out of excitement, but he doesn’t do this with those he's familiar with.
TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR
- Crate Trained: Kodak is comfortable in his crate. He might have an occasional accident if he isn’t let out in time in the morning, but this is not a frequent issue.
- Basic Obedience: He knows basic commands and heels well on a leash, although it might be helpful to refresh his training occasionally.
- Jumping: Kodak may jump on new people when he’s excited, especially right after being let out of his crate. With consistent training and reinforcement, this behavior can be managed.
- Unknown with Cats: He has not been tested with cats, but he shows no interest in horses.
Our adoption process consists of an application, reference checks, home visits when a reference check is not enough, meet and greet and adoption contract signing.
Please fill out all application fields as accurately as possible. We will not process incomplete applications.
If a dog/pup is listed on Petfinder, we are still accepting applications on him/her.
We do not adopt on a first come, first serve basis, but based on what we feel is the best fit for the family and most importantly, the animal.
We do not keep applications on file. If you are interested in a particular animal please complete an application for that particular animal.
Due to limited space and funding we are unable to, "hold" any animal to be adopted at a later time even with a completed adoption contract.
We welcome out of state adopters. However, please keep in mind that you will HAVE TO come to Holly Hill, SC to meet and adopt any of our animals.
Adoption fees are normally $500 for dogs $300 for cats. However they vary by animal and are listed in each individual posting.
Meet and Greets are scheduled only with approved adoption applications.
Please keep in mind that we do our best to make an educated guess as to the breeds of our rescued pets. In rescue we rarely see the parents of our dogs and puppies, and even when we do, they are usually mixed breeds as well. We also rarely know the age or background (behavioral & medical). We do our best to give accurate descriptions based on what we see while we have them.
Our adoption process consists of an application, reference checks, home visits when a reference check is not enough, meet and greet and adoption contract signing.
Please fill out all application fields as accurately as possible. We will not process incomplete applications.
If a dog/pup is listed on Petfinder, we are still accepting applications on him/her.
We do not adopt on a first come, first serve basis, but based on what we feel is the best fit for the family and most importantly, the animal.
We do not keep applications on file. If you are interested in a particular animal please complete an application for that particular animal.
Due to limited space and funding we are unable to, "hold" any animal to be adopted at a later time even with a completed adoption contract.
We welcome out of state adopters. However, please keep in mind that you will HAVE TO come to Holly Hill, SC to meet and adopt any of our animals.
Adoption fees are normally $500 for dogs $300 for cats. However they vary by animal and are listed in each individual posting.
Meet and Greets are scheduled only with approved adoption applications.
Please keep in mind that we do our best to make an educated guess as to the breeds of our rescued pets. In rescue we rarely see the parents of our dogs and puppies, and even when we do, they are usually mixed breeds as well. We also rarely know the age or background (behavioral & medical). We do our best to give accurate descriptions based on what we see while we have them.
Meet and greets are hosted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at our quiet local dog park. Unless discussed otherwise ahead of time, normally for those animals in foster homes.
Gilmore Park
531 Park Circle
Holly Hill, SC 29059
* Dog Park is located behind the white & tan building located in the parking lot beside the tennis courts.
* Any dog brought for meet and greets will need to be fully vaccinated for a minimum of 2 weeks prior.
Meet and greets are hosted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at our quiet local dog park. Unless discussed otherwise ahead of time, normally for those animals in foster homes.
Gilmore Park
531 Park Circle
Holly Hill, SC 29059
* Dog Park is located behind the white & tan building located in the parking lot beside the tennis courts.
* Any dog brought for meet and greets will need to be fully vaccinated for a minimum of 2 weeks prior.
More about this rescue
RAVE, which stands for Rural Animal Volunteer Effort, provides crucial care and support for the feral cat colonies and stray dogs in rural South Carolina by offering Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services, food, shelter, and medical attention to improve their quality of life.
RAVE takes on dogs that others view as 'unadoptable' or 'not desirable'. Most intakes being hounds, pitbull mixes, black dogs, seniors, medical cases or ferals. As a result, the adoption rate for RAVE is lower compared to other rescues in the area. These dogs tend to stay with RAVE for a minimum of 6 months to 1 year. In some cases, dogs have been with the rescue even longer.
RAVE not only focuses on providing care and support for dogs but also extends its helping hand to orphaned kittens, equines, and even ducks in need. The organization's commitment towards animal welfare is truly commendable as they strive to make a difference in the lives of all animals that come their way.
RAVE, which stands for Rural Animal Volunteer Effort, provides crucial care and support for the feral cat colonies and stray dogs in rural South Carolina by offering Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services, food, shelter, and medical attention to improve their quality of life.
RAVE takes on dogs that others view as 'unadoptable' or 'not desirable'. Most intakes being hounds, pitbull mixes, black dogs, seniors, medical cases or ferals. As a result, the adoption rate for RAVE is lower compared to other rescues in the area. These dogs tend to stay with RAVE for a minimum of 6 months to 1 year. In some cases, dogs have been with the rescue even longer.
RAVE not only focuses on providing care and support for dogs but also extends its helping hand to orphaned kittens, equines, and even ducks in need. The organization's commitment towards animal welfare is truly commendable as they strive to make a difference in the lives of all animals that come their way.
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