Meet Kora.

La Verne, CA · 1 year 10 months · Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Mar 23, 2025. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Aug 25, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Born under the winter sky on Christmas Day, Kora’s story began under difficult circumstances—but this beautiful girl has been showing us from the very beginning that she’s made of something special. Kora and her siblings entered the world facing uncertainty, but this resilient Shepherd mix didn’t let a tough beginning define her. She’s growing into a playful, energetic pup with plenty of confidence, a little bit of sass, and a personality that gets bigger the more comfortable she becomes. When Kora first meets someone, she can be a little shy and likes to take a moment to figure things out. Give her some time to warm up, though, and that cautious exterior quickly gives way to the fun, spunky girl underneath. Once Kora decides she’s comfortable, she’s ready to play! One of her favorite things is a good game of tug, especially when her beloved rope toys are involved. She’s an active girl who enjoys having something to do and would love a family ready to keep her busy with play, adventures, training, and plenty of enrichment. Quick Facts Born on Christmas Day Shepherd mix ❤️ Shy at first, then wonderfully spunky Loves playing tug with her rope toys ⚡ Playful, energetic & active Confident with a little playful bossiness Would do well with a canine companion who can match her energy Will benefit from continued training, structure & enrichment ⭐ Resilient, fun-loving & full of personality Located in Southern California Kora has a confident streak and isn’t afraid to take charge during playtime, so if there’s another dog in her forever home, she’ll need a buddy who appreciates her enthusiasm and can comfortably handle a little playful bossiness. The right match could give Kora a wonderful companion for all those puppy adventures. Like any young Shepherd, Kora is still learning about the world and will need a family committed to helping her grow into the incredible adult dog she’s capable of becoming. With exercise, structure, training, and lots of love, this smart girl has everything she needs to thrive. Kora’s story may have started with uncertainty, but the best part is still waiting to be written. She’s ready for adventures, rope toys, a family of her own, and the security of knowing she’ll never have to wonder where she belongs again. If you’d like to make Kora part of your family, please fill out our application here. ❤️ We believe every dog deserves to be loved and safe.

RescueGroups record ID: 21373497

What this home needs

• Other dogs

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• Children

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• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 3, 2026, 6:08 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 3, 2026, 6:08 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.