~DOB: 10/1/2018
Weight: 85 lbs
Energy Level: Low - Moderate
Overall Drive: Low
Location: Washougal, WA
Koa is a gentle giant with an old soul and a quietly joyful heart. Despite a rough past, he’s come through resilient, affectionate, and delightfully silly in the moments when he feels most content. He’s not a velcro dog, but you’ll never feel alone. Koa likes to make sure his people safely get from room to room, often pausing for a nap along the way.
Koa has calm, grounding energy that naturally settles a home. He would be a wonderful companion for someone who values closeness and affection without constant demands for attention. He enjoys head pats, relaxed belly rubs, and simply being included. After dinner, you’ll often find him rolling around on his bed, softly grumbling in pure contentment; a small, heart-melting ritual that shows just how safe and happy he feels.
Socially, Koa is thoughtful and well-mannered. He does well with visitors, reads the room nicely, and takes cues from other dogs. He lives peacefully with foster dog siblings, enjoys chase and wrestling (with excellent self-control), and respects boundaries when corrected. He’s curious but polite with cats and shows little prey drive. In public, he’s calm and composed.
Koa is fully house trained, crate trained, non-destructive, and easy to live with. He’s food-motivated, responds well to verbal cues, and has solid foundational training. He enjoys short walks, casual hikes, playing with a ball, and then settling in for long naps.
His ideal home is calm to moderately active: families with kids 6+, first-time dog owners, or older adopters looking for a loving, steady companion. Koa doesn’t need intense exercise; he needs consistency, comfort, and someone committed to continuing his care so he can enjoy his golden years to the fullest.
Koa is truly something special. A soft, steady presence who makes life feel a little quieter and a lot warmer.
Our adoption process includes- completion of an application, followed by a telephone interview.
Adoption Donation: $500.00
Transport is available but the cost is not included in the adoption fee.
For all inquiries, please fill out our adoption application first, as the volunteer answering emails is probably not the coordinator for the specific foster home/dog.