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Pyr-A-Scoop
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Winter, 2009
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Koda
by Lorraine Danek
Koda (formerly Falkor) became a part of our family in March of 2008. We decided he looked more like a giant, silly, bear. So we named him after the playful bear Koda in the movie Brother Bear. We were looking for a new member to join our family of two dogs and three cats, which were all rescues. Our one dog, Summer, was slowing down considerably and we wanted to prepare for her eventually passing. We knew our other dog, Clover, would miss her terribly, as Summer had been Clover's surrogate mother for the last six years.
Then along came Koda! He was described to us as a "goofball" and sure enough today, six months later, he is just as goofy! Koda bonded with Clover quickly. They spend their days running around the back yard chasing each other, playing tug of war with a stick, or lounging in the shade. His favorite activity (besides being silly) is playing in WATER! What a unique trait for a large guardian mountain dog.
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photo by Lorraine Danek
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Koda Danek
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Koda came into our lives just in the nick of time, as Summer passed away from lung cancer in July. We all mourned her passing, especially Clover. But having Koda around certainly helped Clover and all of us look ahead to the future. Koda is starting to come into his own. He has lost his puppy fluff, his bark is a big booming roar that lets everyone know he is around, and he is the sweetest, smartest "Goofball" we know and love. Our three cats still haven't gotten used to having a one hundred pound giant chase them around. They are slowly and cautiously trying to discover who this giant white fluff is, but in time we know they will grow to love him just as we do. We are so grateful this loveable teddy bear is a part of our family. He has brought so much light in darkness and extra joy in our lives. He is very special and for that we are more than thankful.