His previous family could no longer care for the Rottweiler.
So, Sandra and her husband decided to adopt him.
A special celebration
Koba's life was transformed when he joined his new family, and he changed their lives in return. So, for his first birthday with them on the 11th of November, they were determined to make it a day to remember.
In a video shared on TikTok, Koba's owners filmed him opening his presents. The footage shows his dad sitting beside him, but the dog seems hesitant to tear into the wrapping paper.
The best present ever
After a little encouragement from his dad, who shows him how it's done, Koba finally manages to tear off the paper. We discover the gift at the same time as he does: a ball! Koba immediately knows it's for him and joyfully snatches it up. His tail wags with excitement – his owners couldn't have picked a better present. The video was captioned: "His first birthday with us. Adopting him was the best decision we ever made."
Viewers were delighted for the sweet boy. One commented: "I could watch dogs opening presents all day, I think it's my new favourite hobby." Another, touched by his reaction, wrote: "The smile I needed, thank you. A big thank you also for adopting such a beautiful boy and giving him a loving home." We are also thrilled to see such a wonderful, successful adoption!
And the fun didn't stop there! Here's the rest of Koba's gift opening:
