Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🩵 Meet Kodiak — A Beautiful Blue-Eyed Boy Looking for a Forever Home! 🩵
Approximately 5 years old | 50-ish lbs | Siberian Husky | Cat-Friendly | Dog-Friendly | House & Crate Trained
Kodiak’s story is one of heartbreak, loyalty, and hope. 💔🐾
When his family moved away, they left Kodiak and his brother behind at an abandoned house, as if they meant nothing. But these two loyal boys didn’t give up on their people. For months, they waited in the same place, hoping the people they loved would come back for them. Sadly, they never did.
Thankfully, a kind neighbor provided food and water until another concerned neighbor contacted animal control. Before long, Kodiak and his brother found themselves in the shelter system, facing a heartbreaking fate that far too many big dogs face. They were placed on the euthanasia list.
But we saw them. We knew their lives mattered. And we went and got them out! ❤️
After 2.5 months in foster care, Kodiak is finally ready for the chapter he has always deserved: a family who will love him forever and never leave him behind again.
🩵 The good stuff about Kodiak!
Where do we even begin? This boy is the total package!
✨ House-trained AND crate-trained! Woohoo!
🐱 Cat-friendly! Kodiak has been cat-tested and isn't bothered by cats at all. He can happily share his home with feline friends.
🐶 Dog-friendly! He absolutely loves other dogs and would be thrilled to have a canine buddy to play with. A friend isn't a requirement, though! If he's your only dog, regular opportunities for socialization, doggy daycare, or suitable dog-park visits can help him enjoy time with his furry friends.
👧 Great with children! Kodiak is a sweet, gentle, fun-loving boy who would make a wonderful addition to a family.
🚗 The BEST road-trip buddy! Kodiak LOVES car rides! He sits back, watches the world go by through the window, and eventually settles down for a nap like the perfect little passenger he is.
💙 Professional cuddler and certified lap dog! Now, don't let his 50-ish pounds fool you. Kodiak has absolutely no idea that he's a big boy. If you're lying on the couch, there's a very good chance he'll climb right up and lie ON TOP OF YOU. Apparently, he believes you're the couch and he's the lap dog! 😂
🐾 Equal parts zoomies and snuggles!
Kodiak loves getting outside to run, play, and let those famous husky zoomies loose! He enjoys having fun with his doggy buddies and burning off some energy.
But once playtime is over? He's ready for the good life: air-conditioning, a comfy spot on the couch, affection, and cuddles with his favorite humans.
He loves being petted and brushed by his foster parents and thrives on that special connection with his people. He's playful without losing his gentle nature, affectionate without reservation, and just an all-around wonderful boy.
And can we talk about his LOOKS?! 😍
Kodiak is absolutely gorgeous, with a stunning mix of black, white, cream, and beautiful reddish-brown tones. His striking blue eyes, framed by that gorgeous black eyeliner, are impossible to miss. He's the kind of dog who turns heads wherever he goes, and people can't help but stop and admire him!
But underneath all that beauty is an even more beautiful soul. ❤️
🏡 Kodiak's dream home
Kodiak would love a home where he can be part of the family and receive plenty of love, attention, and affection. Another friendly dog to play with would be a wonderful bonus, but it's not essential.
His ideal family will enjoy giving him opportunities to play, explore, and stretch his legs, while also appreciating his softer side. He wants to be included in your adventures, ride along in the car, hang out on the couch, and soak up all the love you've got to give.
One important note about his health: Our veterinarian suspects Kodiak may be in the early stages of arthritis and has recommended periodic pain-relief injections to help keep him comfortable. He currently shows no obvious signs of pain and doesn't have an obviously painful gait, but we want to be proactive about his comfort and quality of life. His future family should be prepared to discuss his ongoing care with their veterinarian.
💔 He's already been let down once. Let's make sure it never happens again.
Kodiak spent months waiting for people who never returned. He doesn't need a perfect family, a perfect house, or a perfect life.
He just needs someone who will choose him, love him, and keep choosing him every single day.
Someone who understands that behind those beautiful blue eyes is a loyal boy who deserves to feel safe. Someone who will welcome his zoomies, tolerate his questionable understanding of personal space, and make room for a 50-pound lap dog on the couch. 😂💙
Kodiak has so much love left to give. All he needs now is a place to call home and a family to call his own.
Could you be the one Kodiak has been waiting for? 🩵🐾
Please consider opening your heart and home to this beautiful boy. Let's find Kodiak the forever family he has always deserved!
PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW IF INTERESTED IN ADOPTING:
The next step to adopt is to fill out an application on our website at: www.pawsitive-Impact-animal-rescue.org
Kodiak is neutered, heart worm positive, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, current on flea/tick and heart worm prevention, microchipped, current on de-wormer, and will receive a clean bill of health from a licensed veterinarian prior to transport.
While Kodiak is heart worm positive, he has completed 30 days of doxycycline (antibiotic), Benadryl injection, and is currently on slow kill treatment which is pro-heart 6 (6-month heart worm injection). You will NEED to keep him on monthly heart worm prevention (just like any other dog) for the rest of his life. He can be re-tested every year.
This animal is currently located in Texas, but we do NOT adopt animals in Texas due to the hundreds of animals being euthanized here daily. We have mainly adopted only in the Northeast but are expanding to include Midwest and PNW starting in September of 2026
The adoption fee listed ($595) INCLUDES transport from Texas to one or around one of the locations below.
Transport goes to or around the following locations every 1, 2 or 3 weeks:
Albany, NY - Port Chester, NY area - Anemia, NY
Wells, VT and Brattleboro, VT
Nashua, NH
Willington, CT - Stamford, CT - Dayville, CT
Toledo, OH – Cincinnati, OH – Grove City, OH
Grove City, PA - Bloomsburg, PA - Washington, PA
Ridgefield, NJ - Bordentown, NJ - Egg Harbor City, NJ
Elkton, MD – White Marsh, MD
Falls Church, VA and Glenn Allen, VA
Adding new Stops to the PNW:
Boise, ID
Portland, OR
Tumwater, WA – Bothell, WA – Bellingham, WA
Missoula, MT – Laurel, MT
We have happily adopted hundreds of animals this way (long distance), and we do our best to make sure the animal you are applying for is the best fit for your home. With an approved application, we do put you in touch with the Texas foster who has the doggy for you to make sure they are the perfect fit.