I adopted Coda from a family that couldn’t handle him any more (he is huge!). He was 9 mos. old and looked so sad in the pictures, I just had to take him. I had placed my name in an online database of people willing to adopt (I actually purchased him) and the lady contacted me within 2 weeks. She loved him but her husband wasn’t a “dog” person so he made her keep Coda in the kitchen with baby gates. He was so unhappy so she finally said, I have got to find a more loving home! I have had him ever since. I have not known a more sweet, affectionate, goofy dog. He has been a very worthwhile addition to my family!