11/10/2025
🐾 Kodi’s 13 Days of Courage — and the Reunion That Melted Every Heart 🐾💖
On October 26th , Kodi — a loving service dog — went missing from his home in Neptune.
That day, I received a call from my friend Jesse asking if I could assist in locating Kodi . Moments later, Kodi’s owner, Cole, reached out as well. Within minutes, we began to mobilize. None of us knew then that we were about to embark on a 13-day search filled with heartache, hope, and the power of love.
Kodi and his sister somehow managed to slip out of their yard , his sister was quickly corralled back home, but Kodi — trying to follow — was struck by a car as he crossed the road. Injured and terrified, he bolted . Shortly after there were multiple sightings and attempts to catch him as he was frantically running down Rt 18 but disappearing before anyone could reach him.
From that moment forward, it was all hands on deck. Myself along with Kodi’s owners , Jesse , and Mike Hensley of Ariel Precision worked side by side, determined to bring him home.
For the first week, there were no sightings at all. We scoured the area on foot and by drone, searched dense woods and set up multiple feeding stations with cameras. Flyers were printed and distributed far and wide. Still, Kodi remained invisible. Soon calls came in from people who thought they heard a dog crying in distress, but despite following every lead, there was no sign of him.
Then, finally, a spark of hope. Early Monday morning, a Ring camera captured Kodi at 6 a.m. — limping but alive. The sight of him reignited everyone’s strength. We immediately repositioned the feeding stations in the area, certain this would be the breakthrough we needed.
Several more sightings would come in but Kodi never touched a single bowl of food. He would appear on a street for only moments, then vanish as quickly as he came. His behavior puzzled us , as though something unseen was guiding him away from help.
As the days passed, our hearts ached, but no one gave up. On Saturday, nearly two weeks after he’d vanished, we were preparing to launch a neighborhood-wide effort. Together with the help of local residents, we were preparing to launch a new phase of the search — one that would involve the entire neighborhood in the effort to bring Kodi home.
And that’s when it happened.
Kodi appeared again.
This time, he was seen running along the street where he ducked quickly into the trees , and by divine timing, one of his owners happened to be nearby.
As she came up a trail where one of our feeding stations were she saw Kodi , Sitting quietly in the driveway of a home where he had been seen before — but never once approaching the feeding station we’d left there.
Every instinct told her to run to him, but she stopped herself. She remembered what we had gone over — exactly what to do if she ever saw him. She slowly sat down on the ground and waited .
It was the longest five minutes of her life.
Kodi watched her carefully, his eyes locked on hers. She spoke softly, her voice steady and loving. At first, he didn’t move — and then, something changed. He recognized her.
With a limp and a wobble, Kodi began to hobble toward his mom. When he reached her, his tail was wagging and he was giving her kisses .. Just then, his other mom, Cole, appeared. The moment Kodi saw her, he immediately shifted into his heel position — that familiar stance of trust and obedience that spoke volumes about their bond. Despite his injuries, despite everything he’d endured, his training and love for his mom shone through-
finally safe after 13 long, heartbreaking days.
Kodi was rushed straight to the emergency vet, where we finally learned the truth. His ulna (forearm) had been fractured. The pain had been excruciating — so much so that it overpowered his hunger, which was why he never once ate from the feeding stations. Despite everything, Kodi’s incredible spirit carried him through.
This reunion was nothing short of miraculous — a testament to love, teamwork, and the unbreakable bond between a dog and his family.
After 13 days of fear, pain, and faith, Kodi is finally safe. ❤️🐾
As we close this incredible chapter of Kodi’s journey, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. What began as fear and uncertainty became a story of compassion, dedication, and unity — a true testament to what can happen when an entire community comes together for one lost soul.
To the amazing community — thank you for rallying behind Kodi Your vigilance, your shares, your prayers, and your willingness to help made all the difference. Every act of kindness played a part in bringing him home.
To Kodi’s devoted owners, Cole and Aziza — thank you for trusting in Sadie’s and believing in the process, even when hope felt fragile.
To Jesse and Rob I am so grateful for your trust in my team .
And to Mike from Aerial Precision — your volunteer spirit and tireless dedication to helping lost dogs remind us all of the power of selflessness. Your efforts never go unnoticed.
Kodi’s safe return was not just a rescue — it was a reunion born from hope, teamwork, and love. Together, we proved that when hearts unite, miracles truly happen. ❤️🐾
Kodi , we welcome you home, the brave boy that you are. ❤️🐾 Your journey was long and hard, and we know you’ve been in pain, but now it’s time to rest, heal, and be surrounded by the love of your family. We wish you a full and speedy recovery from your surgery — you’ve earned every treat, every hug, and every gentle moment of care coming your way..
Welcome Home Sweet Boy ♥️🐾♥️ 🐾
