Kate Gosselin shared an emotional update on TikTok about the adjustment period with her newly adopted rescue dog, Koda, saying the experience has become exhausting and stressful. In the video posted on Tuesday, May 26, she described it as the “day 12 update” and said she had been crying that morning. Gosselin explained that she has been on constant watch, hoping nothing goes wrong and monitoring the dogs closely at all times.
Gosselin said Koda, a Belgian Malinois mix, has a strong personality and high energy, adding that the dog is obsessed with a ball and seems capable of running endlessly. She has already adopted Koda’s sibling, Meika, who is also a Belgian Malinois mix, and is now trying to manage both dogs in the home. According to Gosselin, balancing their schedules and energy levels has been difficult, especially as Koda settles in.
The former reality star also revealed that Koda damaged a rug and tried to destroy a special dog bed that once belonged to her late German Shepherds, Shoka and Nanuq. Gosselin said the bed has been in her room for more than 15 years and is deeply meaningful to her. She admitted that seeing it damaged was upsetting and said it would “really break my heart.” She acknowledged that pets sometimes destroy things, but said the situation has added to the strain she is feeling.
Gosselin said the pressure of caring for the new dogs has been weighing heavily on her and on her boyfriend, Steve Neild, who is also helping with the dogs. She added that the stress has made her doubt herself at times. Even so, Gosselin insisted that the adoption was the right thing to do, saying that perhaps no one else would have stepped in to save Koda. She said she believes they are doing a good thing and that they simply need to keep going and “hang in.”
The update reflects the challenges of bringing a high-energy rescue dog into a household already caring for another active pet. Gosselin’s comments show both the emotional and practical demands of the transition, from managing behavior to protecting sentimental belongings. Her post also highlights her attachment to her late dogs and the emotional difficulty of adjusting to new animals after their loss.
Overall, Gosselin portrayed the adoption process as rewarding but overwhelming, balancing her desire to help the rescue dog with the reality of constant supervision, training, and emotional stress.
