Korra

Greetings, citizens. The Avatar has arrived. Well... sort of. Korra may not be balancing the four elements, but she is working hard to master the equally important arts of backyard exploration, professional goofballery, and making new friends wherever she goes. She's curious about the world, happy to meet new people, and carries herself with the kind of carefree optimism most of us wish we could bottle and sell.

Korra is a 7-year-old, 60-pound Aussie mix who recently found herself back with us after originally being adopted from us years ago. For nearly seven years, she had a family of her own. But as life evolved and their family grew, they made the difficult decision to return her, explaining that they were no longer able to provide Korra with the attention and exercise they felt she deserved. As if that wasn't enough excitement for one middle-aged lady, Korra also recently decided to participate in what we're calling "The Great Unauthorized Neighborhood Tour of 2026." A gate was accidentally left open, and Korra did what many dogs would do when presented with an unexpected opportunity for adventure: she took it. Unfortunately, her expedition ended with her being hit by a car. Thankfully, the outcome was far better than it could have been. Korra suffered a dislocated hip, but her veterinarian was able to pop it back into place without surgery. Since then, she has been diligently serving her sentence of kennel rest and repeatedly filing complaints with management about the unfairness of being told to "take it easy." The good news is that her recent recheck showed everything is healing beautifully, and she only has about two weeks of restricted activity left before she's cleared to get back to living her best life.

Korra gets along well with other dogs and enjoys socializing when the opportunity presents itself. That said, if given the choice between hanging out with dogs and hanging out with people, Korra is probably heading toward the people. She likes dogs. But She LOVES a people audience. New person walks through the door? Fantastic. A future best friend has arrived. Personal space? Korra believes that's more of a suggestion than an actual rule. When it comes to kids, Korra has experience with children of all ages and has developed some surprisingly relatable opinions. Toddlers? Korra seems to recognize the unmistakable energy of a tiny drunk person who just discovered gravity and poor decision-making. She prefers to admire them from a safe distance. Older kids, however, are much more her speed. If they're active, she wants to join the fun. If they're learning new things, she'd happily participate in training sessions. While she's not the type to spend hours draped across your lap pretending to be a weighted blanket, she absolutely enjoys being near her people. She's more of a "I'll lay next to you on the couch while we hang out" kind of companion than a "let me crawl inside your skin and become one with you" kind of companion. As for cats, we don't have firsthand experience to report. However, based on her overall temperament, we suspect she'd likely do just fine with a dog-savvy cat and proper introductions.

Korra's energy level lands around a 6 out of 10. She enjoys adventure when adventure is available, but she's equally content spending an afternoon supervising neighborhood activity from a comfortable window or testing whether the couch is still as comfortable as it was twenty minutes ago. When it comes to car rides, Korra is a seasoned traveler. She can hop into taller vehicles like SUVs without assistance and has very specific opinions about seating arrangements. Her preferred location is either the back middle seat, where she can monitor absolutely everything, or next to an open window so she can collect important neighborhood gossip as it blows by. Korra absolutely loves walks. Now, before you picture a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood, we should clarify that Korra currently approaches leash walking the same way some people approach Black Friday shopping. With lots of enthusiasm and determination. As for adventures, Korra's answer is basically, "Sure, why not?" Outdoor festival? Sounds fun. Farmers market? She'll be ready in five. Neighborhood gathering? Count her in. At the same time, if your plans involve absolutely nothing beyond lounging around the house, she's perfectly capable of embracing that lifestyle too. Korra has mastered the art of balancing occasional bursts of energy with Olympic-level napping skills. Fetch, however, is beneath her. If you throw something, Korra believes that was your decision and therefore your responsibility. One thing Korra absolutely does not enjoy? Water. Frankly, if moisture were a personality type, Korra would avoid it. She acts like wet grass personally offended her family generations ago and she has no intention of forgiving it. Her overall personality is best described as happy-go-lucky, independent, curious, goofy, and incredibly social.

Ideal Home

Korra's ideal living situation includes a securely fenced yard. However, if you live in an apartment and are committed to regular walks and exercise, she could likely make that work too. She's not a dog who needs to spend every waking moment sprinting around a backyard. She simply needs an outlet for her brain and energy.

Ongoing Health

Korra suffered a dislocated hip, which was treated without surgery. Her veterinarian noted that she will likely develop some arthritis as she ages. She is about two weeks away from being cleared for normal activity.

Training & Support

Korra knows sit, lay down, paw, shake, and sit pretty. She is fully house trained and will politely whine at the door when nature calls. Around the house, Korra is generally a model citizen. She doesn't chew things she shouldn't, redecorate your home, or view furniture as a woodworking project. When left alone, she has free roam of the house and generally spends her time napping and minding her own business. Korra does bark to alert you to neighborhood happenings, but she is not excessive.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Filling out an adoption application is required. Sending "Is she available?" at 2:17 a.m. does not count as an application.
• Once your application is submitted, we'll send it to Korra's foster family for review.

Transportation

Korra is located in Edmond, OK. Adopters will need to come pick up their new furry family member themselves.