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Koda-the Sidekick Follow my journey as a Therapy Dog, as I try to make the world a happier place one tail wag at a time

“The great gift of Easter is hope!”Happy Easter everyone, from my pack to yours! 🐰🩷🐾
20/04/2025

“The great gift of Easter is hope!”

Happy Easter everyone, from my pack to yours! 🐰🩷🐾

I had the BEST day visiting Leonard Middle School—the classroom that won the Penny Wars to support me in the Pet Partner...
17/04/2025

I had the BEST day visiting Leonard Middle School—the classroom that won the Penny Wars to support me in the Pet Partners Pet of the Year competition! They raised so many shiny coins and wag-worthy dollars that it helped name me the runner-up in the whole country! Wow, I’m howlin’ with gratitude! Your kindness helps bring more therapy teams like me to people who need comfort and smiles. You’re paws-itively amazing, and I’ll never forget your big hearts. Tail wags and thank you kisses to each of you—you’re the real champions in my book! Love, Koda🐾🩷

Paws up! 🐾🎉
17/04/2025

Paws up! 🐾🎉

Drum roll please… 🥁Guess what, friends?—I’m wagging with excitement to share some big news! I was named runner-up in the...
16/04/2025

Drum roll please… 🥁

Guess what, friends?—I’m wagging with excitement to share some big news! I was named runner-up in the 2025 Pet Partners Pet of the Year fundraising competition! With a little help from my human, we raised over $6,300 to support animal-assisted therapy teams like me all across the country.

These last few weeks have been pawsitively amazing. So many of you shared our posts, donated treats (well… dollars, but I prefer treats), came to events, and helped cheer us on. My tail hasn’t stopped wagging since!

I’m so proud of the work my human and I are doing together—and the big, heart-filled movement we’re building in our community. Being a therapy dog is my superpower. Whether it’s helping kids feel brave, comforting someone who’s hurting, or just being a warm, furry friend—I know this is my purpose. And now this award gets to be part of my legacy!

In the last year, our Pet Partners pack grew from 1 to 20 teams, making 26 therapy dog teams total, and our volunteer hours jumped from 250 to nearly 1,000! That’s a whole lot of belly rubs, tail wags, and love shared.

Oh—and we also fetched the Spotlight Extraordinaire Award for our news feature and sharing our story.

So to all my fellow four-legged healers and the humans who love us: Paws up! We’re just getting started. Let’s keep spreading joy, one wag at a time.🐕‍🦺🐾🩷

Woof woof!Hi friends, it’s me—Koda the Sidekick! I just wanted to give a big tail-waggin’ THANK YOU to everyone who’s su...
15/04/2025

Woof woof!

Hi friends, it’s me—Koda the Sidekick! I just wanted to give a big tail-waggin’ THANK YOU to everyone who’s supported me in the Pet Partners Pet of the Year 2025 fundraising competition these past few weeks!

It’s been a pawsome adventure! We’ve sniffed out so much community spirit and helped spread the word about all the amazing things happening with animal-assisted therapy right here in Eastern Maine. The momentum we’ve built together? It’s gonna keep rippling out like ripples in my water bowl—and that’s all because of YOU!

Tonight at 8 PM EST, Pet Partners will announce the Pet of the Year, the runner-up, and the 3rd place fur-iend! They’ll also be handing out some Spotlight Awards (that’s like super-fun superlatives but for us four-legged do-gooders). And guess what? I’m getting one! But shhh… it’s a surprise until tonight!

If you want to join the paw-ty and cheer with me, drop a comment below and my human will send you the link to the celebration!

Thanks again for all the love, shares, donations, and belly rubs you’ve sent my way. Therapy dogs like me are making a difference every day, and it’s all because of kind-hearted folks like YOU.

Sending you sloppy kisses and happy wags,
Koda the Sidekick (and my trusty human, Stacey)
Woof you lots! 🐕‍🦺🐾🩷

Woof, my friends—biy do I have a heartfelt bark to share with you today. I remember my very first mission like it was ye...
14/04/2025

Woof, my friends—biy do I have a heartfelt bark to share with you today. I remember my very first mission like it was yesterday. Ten years ago, I had the honor of stepping in for my dear friend Aiden after his unexpected passing. I may have been just a pup back then, but my heart was wide open, and during Literacy Week I proudly served as a mystery reader at a local elementary school. My wagging tail and gentle smile told everyone I had discovered my purpose.

Since that life-changing day, I’ve spent countless hours bringing comfort to those in need. I’ve been there for friends grappling with grief, played fetch with students stressed at university, and even licked away loneliness in hospitals, libraries, and schools. Every pat, every cuddle, every tail wag has been a promise of hope and healing. I’ve even helped launch programs like the Code Koda Workplace Wellness, a way to bring extra cheer and support to people everywhere.

My journey has inspired my human companion to become certified in animal assister therapy, start a local therapy dog in training program with Bear Brook Kennel and medical centet, and a mentor and start Maine’s very first Pet Partners community program.

Now, on this last day of our fundraising competition , I’m asking you—yes, you—to lend a paw by donating.

Every contribution helps extend the healing power of our furry touch to more hearts in need.

Please join us—let’s spread love, healing, and a little extra tail wags to brighten the lives of so many. Remember, any donations made today my human will match, dollar for dollar, doubling your impact. Woof!

https://p2p.onecause.com/pppetoftheyear/team/koda-coventry🩷🐕‍🦺

Enjoy some of my favorite moments captured over the years!

“Being of service to others is what brings true happiness.” – Marie OsmondHey friends! We are in the final 24 hours of P...
14/04/2025

“Being of service to others is what brings true happiness.” – Marie Osmond

Hey friends! We are in the final 24 hours of Pet Partners Pet of the Year competition! With your help I have reached nearly $5,000!!

I am still in 4th place but the 3rd place candidate is just under $6,000! We can still do it! Let's get our Maine therapy animal program recognized nationally! The more we raise the more we can do in our community through the healing power of animals!

And GUESS WHAT....my mom pledges to MATCH any donations coming in between now and midnight tomorrow to move me into 3rd!

Will you help? Please donate and SHARE SHARE SHARE!

https://p2p.onecause.com/pppetoftheyear/team/koda-coventry

Thank you! ❤

Happy weekend friends! Here to bark a HUGE thank you to Blue Sky Lounge Bangor and everyone who came out to Koda’s Dine ...
12/04/2025

Happy weekend friends! Here to bark a HUGE thank you to Blue Sky Lounge Bangor and everyone who came out to Koda’s Dine for a Cause: Pet Partners Pet of the Year! With your help, we raised over $600 for Pet Partners Pet of the Year! I’m proudly representing all Eastern Maine therapy teams—we’ve grown by 15 new teams this year and boosted our service hours from 250 to nearly 1,000!

We’re in the final two days of fundraising, and I’m currently in 4th place—so close to 3rd! Help push us over the top by donating and sharing today! Paws up and thank you! 🍔🐾🩷

https://p2p.onecause.com/pppetoftheyear/team/koda-coventry

A big tailwagging thank you to Sea Dog Bangor for hosting Koda’s Yappy Hour: Pet Partners Pet of the Year event last ni...
11/04/2025

A big tailwagging thank you to Sea Dog Bangor for hosting Koda’s Yappy Hour: Pet Partners Pet of the Year event last night.

Thanks to their themed cocktails 🐾🍸 and generous friends and community members, we raised another $500 towards my pet of the year nomination!

I appreciate everyone who stopped by to support me and give me a pet out on the deck! Don’t forget Koda’s Dine for a Cause: Pet Partners Pet of the Year tonight at Blue Sky Lounge Bangor or to donate at https://p2p.onecause.com/pppetoftheyear/team/koda-coventry! 🩷

Thank you to Soul Friends Fur-tography who helped raise $500 for my Pet Partners Pet of the Year fundraiser with last we...
11/04/2025

Thank you to Soul Friends Fur-tography who helped raise $500 for my Pet Partners Pet of the Year fundraiser with last weekend’s Easter Pet Portraits for a Cause!

Look how pawsome my friends portraits came out! Thanks to everyone who participated! 🐰 🐾 🌼

Thursday it will be sunny and feel like spring-ish! ☀️ 😎 🌼 So grab your friends and head over to Koda’s Yappy Hour: Pet ...
08/04/2025

Thursday it will be sunny and feel like spring-ish! ☀️ 😎 🌼

So grab your friends and head over to Koda’s Yappy Hour: Pet Partners Pet of the Year at the Sea Dog Bangor and support me in the race to become Pet Partners pet of the year!

Thanks to the Seadog 🐶 for hosting and coming up with this super fun specialty cocktail menu! 50% of every cocktail from their specialty menu will benefit my fundraiser! 🍸

And you might even get to meet yours truly and some of my therapy dog friends! 🐾

Today was pawsome! So many dog friends came out to support my spring and Easter pet portrait fundraiser with Soul Friend...
06/04/2025

Today was pawsome! So many dog friends came out to support my spring and Easter pet portrait fundraiser with Soul Friends Fur-tography at Bear Brook Kennel!

Thanks to everyone who came out today I have moved to fourth place in the Pet Partners pet of the year competition!

Stay tuned for the portraits from today that I’ll share on my page later this week!

And if you missed the chance to come out and support me today, please consider attending our Yappy Hour at the Sea Dog Bangor this Thursday or Dine for a Cause with me on Friday at Blue Sky Lounge Bangor!🩷🐾

Lights, camera….ears!!! ✨ 📸 🐰 🐾We are READY!!!!! With Soul Friends Fur-tographyCash and venmo accepted
06/04/2025

Lights, camera….ears!!! ✨ 📸 🐰 🐾

We are READY!!!!! With Soul Friends Fur-tography

Cash and venmo accepted

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