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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

🐾 Hey fur-iends… šŸ’™Wanna know what I’ve been up to with my pals at Pet Partners of Eastern Maine? We’ve been spreading ta...
08/07/2025

🐾 Hey fur-iends… šŸ’™

Wanna know what I’ve been up to with my pals at Pet Partners of Eastern Maine? We’ve been spreading tail wags and comfort all over—from schools and hospitals to workplaces and support groups. Whether it’s reading with kids, supporting someone who’s hurting, or just being a calm presence… we’re there with our big hearts and soft paws. 🐶✨

Sniff us out to see how YOU can join the pack or invite us to visit! Please share!

ā€œLiberty is the soul’s leash slipped free—not just for one, but for every being who longs to run wild with dignity.ā€ – A...
04/07/2025

ā€œLiberty is the soul’s leash slipped free—not just for one, but for every being who longs to run wild with dignity.ā€ – Anonymous

Today, I wag my tail for the promise of freedom—but my paws feel the weight of a world that’s lost its way. Justice isn’t just for some—it should be for every pack, every person. I may just be a dog, but I know loyalty, fairness, and love when I see it. This Independence Day, I howl for the true American spirit—the one that stands tall for all. Let’s sniff out the path back to kindness, run toward what’s right, and be brave like the goodest patriots. I’m ready to fetch freedom and guard justice… for every single soul. šŸ¾šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø

🐾 Hey fur-iends! Tune in to ABC/Fox Morning News today at 8:45 AM to see me, Koda, talk about Fetch Me Kindness, our bra...
25/06/2025

🐾 Hey fur-iends! Tune in to ABC/Fox Morning News today at 8:45 AM to see me, Koda, talk about Fetch Me Kindness, our brand new children’s book and Pet Partners of Eastern Maine! I’ll be sharing all the tail-wagging details about tonight’s live storytime and pawtograph event at Bangor Public Library from 4–6 PM! šŸ“ššŸ¶šŸ“ŗ

You guys… I think 2025 might be MY year!! 🐾 Today I got my Pet of the Year runner-up trophy (I licked it, but apparently...
12/06/2025

You guys… I think 2025 might be MY year!! 🐾 Today I got my Pet of the Year runner-up trophy (I licked it, but apparently it’s not a treat), booked a live pawtograph and storytime event at the Bangor Library (I get to read my own book—fancy, right?!), AND had my first ever pawtograph signing with the awesome medical staffing team and the sweetest tiny human, Livia.

But wait—there’s more! Our lilac bush bloomed today (it smells weird but Mom loves it), and my sister Nala sent us a surprise unicorn and rainbow! šŸ¦„šŸŒˆ (Did you zoom in on my face with Livia?! Total delight.)

As in Fetch Me Kindnessā€”ā€œKindness isn’t just something you do, it’s something you are.ā€ And maybe, just maybe, kindness is the real secret to success.

Snuggles, signs, and stories? Count me in. šŸ’œ

🐾 Hey friends! I’ve got some tail-wagging news to share! šŸ“ššŸ¶My very first book, Fetch Me Kindness: Koda’s Magical Gift, i...
06/06/2025

🐾 Hey friends! I’ve got some tail-wagging news to share! šŸ“ššŸ¶

My very first book, Fetch Me Kindness: Koda’s Magical Gift, is now officially at Lori’s Gift Shop at Eastern Maine Medical Center and you can fetch a copy on Amazon too! šŸŽ‰

If you already ordered a book—paws up! 🐾 I’ve started delivering them myself (well, with a little human help), and if yours is being shipped, it’s officially in the mail as of today! šŸ“¬šŸ“¦

Even more exciting? Because of your kindness and support, the books we’ve sold have already raised enough to sponsor a brand-new therapy dog team for training AND buy some awesome new resources for my fellow therapy dogs to use during their visits. You’re helping bring more love and healing to so many people. THANK YOU. šŸ’›

We’ve got some book pawtograph signings and photo events coming soon—so stay tuned! I love a good belly rub and selfie.

🐾 If you liked the book, could you do me a favor? Head to Amazon at https://a.co/d/hvvGee5, scroll down, and leave a review. It helps other people sniff out my story!

And if you know a library or bookstore that might want a visit, reading, or meet-and-greet—send ā€˜em my way. I’m ready to spread more kindness, one wag at a time.

Thanks for fetching kindness with me!

🐾🌈 Happy Pride Month from your favorite four-legged ally! 🌈🐾Hi friends, special message here from your favorite tail-wag...
02/06/2025

🐾🌈 Happy Pride Month from your favorite four-legged ally! 🌈🐾

Hi friends, special message here from your favorite tail-wagging, unconditional-loving, belly-rub-chasing pup! This month, I’m barking extra loud for love, acceptance, and being paws-itively proud of who you are. Whether you’re chasing squirrels, dreams, or your truth—I’m right here cheering you on with sloppy kisses and a wag that says ā€œI see you, I love you.ā€

✨ ā€œBe the person your dog thinks you are.ā€ — someone very wise
(And trust me, I think you’re fabulous.)

So go ahead—prance, strut, twirl, howl with joy. You’ve got the heart of a hero and the soul of a superstar. šŸ¶ā¤ļøšŸ§”šŸ’›šŸ’ššŸ’™šŸ’œ

🐾🌈

ā€œOur flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.ā€...
27/05/2025

ā€œOur flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.ā€
—Unknown

I sat a little longer in the grass today, ears perked to the wind, thinking of all the brave souls who gave their all so we could chase sticks in peace. I may not understand war, but I understand love and loyalty—and I’m forever grateful for theirs.

Here’s to quiet moments, wagging tails, and heroes never forgotten. ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™šŸ¾šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø

Today is National Rescue Dog Day, and I wanted to take a moment—between tail wags and belly rubs—to bark out a little gr...
21/05/2025

Today is National Rescue Dog Day, and I wanted to take a moment—between tail wags and belly rubs—to bark out a little gratitude.

See, I didn’t have a home as a little pup. Neither did my best bud, Ru. We both came from different paths, a little lost, a little rough around the edges. But then love found us. And it gave us a job—to help hearts heal, paws-itively and patiently.

My job as a therapy dog is to help anyone in need, and it makes my tail wag to do it! But our Ru keeps her circle a lot smaller— she helped my mom and I heal after we lost our sidekick, Nala, helping us to continue living our purpose.

We may be rescue dogs, but the truth is… we do our fair share of rescuing too. One smile, one cuddle, one visit at a time.

ā€œRescue dogs aren’t broken. They’ve simply experienced more life than other dogs. They’ve made it through the storms and still have love to give.ā€ — Unknown

So see, we aren’t broken. We’re seasoned. Brave. Full of stories. Full of love.

So today, we’re not just wagging for us. We’re wagging for all the dogs who are still waiting to be someone’s second chance. Keep your heart open. You never know who you’ll rescue next.

With love and licks,
Koda (and Ru too)šŸ’œšŸ¾

Guess what, friends?!My tail can hardly stop wagging—Fetch Me Kindness: Koda’s Magical Gift is finally here!This magical...
19/05/2025

Guess what, friends?!

My tail can hardly stop wagging—Fetch Me Kindness: Koda’s Magical Gift is finally here!

This magical story is all about me—a little black pup who went from shelter life to sharing big love in hospitals, schools, beaches, and wherever kindness is needed. It starts when a kind-hearted human named Stacey (my forever person!) rescued me and gave me not just a home, but a purpose.

With every pawstep, I’ve met people who needed a little hope, a little comfort, or just someone to sit quietly beside them. But I learned something along the way… kindness isn’t something you keep to yourself—it’s something you share. And now, with this book, I get to share it even more.

Fetch Me Kindness is the first in our series meant to inspire kids (and grown-ups too!) to believe in the magic of empathy, imagination, and tail-wagging joy.

We’re not doing this to chase bones or riches—just memories. Every book sold helps us print more copies to donate proceeda to our growing therapy dog program here in Maine.

ā€œStories are the childhood dreams we carry into adulthood—woven with magic, imagination, and the belief that anything is possible.ā€

So… who wants a pawtographed copy? I promise not to drool on it (too much).

With love and a wag,
Koda the Sidekick šŸ’œšŸ¾

Happy mother’s day to all the moms, especially the ones with furbabies!Today we celebrate Mother’s Day the best way we k...
11/05/2025

Happy mother’s day to all the moms, especially the ones with furbabies!

Today we celebrate Mother’s Day the best way we know how—snuggles, snacks, and adventures with our pack! I may be just a dog, but I know we hit the jackpot with our human. She makes every day special with her love, her creativity, and her big heart.

Oh—and guess what? I’m still wagging with pride about being named Pet Partners’ Pet of the Year Runner-Up! The surprises keep coming, thanks to our friends at Tito’s and the Pet Advocacy Network. Being her furry kid is the greatest honor… but winning awards and treats? That’s just the cherry on top. Tito’s and the Pet Advocacy Network.

Their recognition helps amplify our mission and the magic therapy animals, like me, bring to the world. Today, we celebrate motherhood in all its forms—especially the one built on wet noses, wagging tails, and unconditional love.šŸ’•šŸ¾šŸ’

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