If happiness had a mascot, it would at least resemble Koi! This boy is the definition of a people's dog, spreading wiggly affection and enthusiasm for love wherever he goes. To him, being loved is an absolute thrill! The moment you start petting him, you can see him light up like it's the best day of his life – tail wagging, body wiggling, whole-face smile. Standing still for love is just not his style! Koi is estimated to be 1.5 years old, weighs 33 lbs, and we suspect he is a mini Boxer and possibly English Bulldog mix with a big personality. He enjoys adventure and is an eager explorer with basic leash skills that will polish to perfection with practice and gentle correction. He checks in often and is happy to meet your expectations.
Ideal Home
Koi's ideal home will give him an outlet for his energy through walks, playdates, or backyard fun. He needs people who don't mind his occasional joyful jumps or sneaky smooches. He's a small package with a big-dog heart and a contagious joy for life. He is friendly, outgoing, and greets new people with open paws and a full-body wiggle, so much so that people may want to come over just to hang out with him. He does jump up gently to give hugs, so a family with slightly older kids who can handle his excitement would be perfect.
Ongoing Health
Koi is a rescue and his breed and birthday cannot be guaranteed.
Training & Support
Koi is a social and playful guy. He is polite during on-leash introductions, with a little excitement sneaking in here and there, but it is all in a friendly nature. His friendly enthusiasm and playstyle can sometimes be too much for other dogs; he loves a good playmate with matching energy but tends to pester dogs to play in an annoying, younger sibling sort of way. His best fit may be with dogs that have a very similar playstyle, or he would also be perfectly content being your one and only!
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transportation
Koi is located in Texas. We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system. Our transport includes drop-off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI, and Canada (pickup in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). A $87 surcharge applies for transportation. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.
