Here is a flyer I made for Kobi's adoption. I'm trying to get this into as many hands as possible to find an appropriate home for him. If you'd like to help us out, please print out some copies and pass them out to friends who might be able to take him on or at least might know someone. If you don't have the time or ability to print some copies but want to help, please contact me and I'll be happy to get you some...
Those of you who know Kobi, you know he is a wonderful, loving and energetic dog. As the flyer states, he has his limitations and probably shouldn't be pared up with another dog or in a home with cats or children. He has never harmed a child but he shows nervous anxiety around energetic toddlers and I'm just not 100% sure he wouldn't try to "rough-house" with them.
He can be OK with other dogs but I've always been very careful to not have toys or food around as he is possessive and has gotten into fights over food and toys. When we meet other dogs at the park, I've always been very alert to pick up any troubling signals that the two might have problems.
He loves to go on long walks, runs and hikes. I have trained him to pull me on my skateboard and he loves this activity, although I wouldn't recommend trying this unless you are a very experienced skateboarder and have established a good relationship with him.
I've also trained him to go on relaxed bike rides, he run's along side me and is pretty predictable, once again you should be a competent rider and will work best on a "cruiser" style bike with a coaster brake. If you are interested in adopting Kobi I'll be happy to provide an appropriate used cruiser bike that you can have for taking him on rides. He also comes with a crate that has been his bed and "safe place" for the 5 years I have owned him. I hardly ever lock him in the crate but on the few occasions that I have, he has been OK with it...
All this being said, I believe he is a great companion for the right person who is aware and OK with his limitations. The ideal parent(s) would be very active, loving and be able to be a strong leader for him. If he feels like you are "in charge", he will have a healthy respect for you and love you forever. If you let him feel that he "runs the show", he might run all over you...
Sorry to be so long winded, I just want to be very clear about his situation and personality. He has been my best friend for the 5 stable years I've had him and it truly breaks my heart to have to let him go, but circumstances are forcing us to make this difficult decision. With a newborn to care for, we just don't think we can provide the exercise and attention he needs to be happy. Our hope is to find him a new home where he will get what he needs and not be stressed by being "knocked down a notch" on the priority list...
Anyone interested can contact me at this email or the one on the flyer (I set that one up for Craigslist use), or just give a call at the phone number listed below. Please call to discuss at greater length or set up a meeting.
Thanks for any help..
Sincerely,
Bud Poe
(971)998-7988 cell
