When puppies are born, they rely on their mother’s unconditional love and care to thrive and become happy pups. Unfortunately, some puppies are deprived of this essential bond. Koby, a Pit Bull mix, was one such puppy, separated from his mother when he needed her the most.
His owners, who were breeders, abandoned Koby and his siblings at a South Carolina shelter because they weren’t pure Pit Bulls. The puppies, longing for their mother’s warmth, found themselves huddled in a cardboard box, waiting for someone to show them compassion and love.
A New Life
The shelter staff quickly took in the puppies. Since it was a kill shelter, Ollie’s Angels Animal Rescue, a non-profit in New York, stepped in to save them.
In 2021, newlyweds Steven and Jessica were looking to adopt a dog and visited the rescue. They were immediately captivated by a sweet tan Pit Bull puppy named Koby.
Koby felt an instant connection with Steven and Jessica. “The first time we held him, he just sank into our arms,” Steven told GeoBeats Animals. That same day, they brought Koby to his forever home. Koby needed some time to adjust to his new life. The little puppy struggled to sleep during his first few nights. To help him relax, his parents bought him a stuffed animal that is warm and has a heartbeat. It worked, and Koby found comfort in the toy.
Koby is full of love and enjoys sitting on his dad’s lap and snuggling on the couch. Before Koby, Steven didn’t know how much Pit Bulls love cuddling with their humans. Steven and Jessica raised Koby like their own child, showering him with love.
Koby always wants to be with his parents and gets sad when he can’t accompany them. His parents can read his emotions through his eyes. “It’s like looking at a person. You know exactly what he’s feeling just based on his eyes alone,” Jessica told GeoBeats Animals.
Koby Adores His Parents
Steven and Jessica noticed how being separated from his mother affected Koby. He missed her warmth and love, but he now gives all his love to his human parents.
Koby was very protective of his human mom while she was pregnant, always staying by her side and often resting his head on her bump. Although Koby adores his mom, his favorite person is his dad. He eagerly waits by the window for Steven to come home from work, and the moment he arrives, Koby showers him with hugs and kisses.
Steven says that Koby is like a son to him. He loves the way Koby greets him when he comes home. Both he and Jessica can’t imagine their lives without Koby. “He’s become such an important part of my every day. If I have a tough day at work, it’s nice coming home to a beautiful wife, but it’s also nice coming home to somebody that you know is guaranteed to greet you with excitement and hugs and kisses,” Steven said.
Koby often shares updates on Instagram about his life with his family. He is now a proud big brother to his human sister, whom he watches over and loves dearly.