Kona

My story

  We’ve heard it many times…Kona is just the sweetest soul. Everyone who meets her comes to love her almost instantly, and just watch here to see why! Kona is just about as close to perfection as you can get in a pup! The bottom line is that anyone would be lucky to have Kona as part of their lives. She is the embodiment of joy! All she wants is to give love and be loved. Inside, she spends most of her time looking cute and making her humans go “awww”. She’s an overall calm and quiet dog with occasional short bursts of energy. She loves looking out the window or lounging in any sliver of sunlight she can find. She is a complete sun worshipper! Her other favorite nap spot is her pup tent, and she just loves being tucked under a blanket for a good nap. When she snoozes on the couch, she loves resting her chin on the armrest. She’s so stinkin cute! At bedtime, she loves sleeping in bed with her people under the covers. She will scootch around until she finds just the right spot that would cover her little snout. Kona also likes to show off her favorite toys, occasionally playing tug. It’s all so adorable!  Kona is fully housetrained, even when transitioning to a new home. She’s a smartie pants, and she loooooves physical attention. She’s extremely people-oriented, including when meeting new people. She loves to be right by someone's side whenever she can. She has lived well with another dog in her previous home, but she’s looking for a cat-free home.  When outside on walks, Kona quickly becomes a neighborhood favorite! She loves going for walks, even in the snow! At times, she can be reactive on leash when seeing other dogs, mostly if they bark at her first. She’s also not a fan of scooters, motorcycles, or skateboards, but that’s to be expected. And if the mood strikes, she will try to chase some squirrels, bunnies, or stray cats hanging around.  She enjoyed nearly 6 very happy years in her previous home, but struggled adjusting to a new human sibling when they started learning to walk. She’s been in a loving foster home since returning to PAWS, but she would just love to find a permanent place to call her own. Kona takes daily medication to help with the overall stresses of this unpredictable world (we can relate), and she easily takes them in cheese, which she really really loves! I mean, who doesn’t?  This sweetie is described as "the most loving, snuggly, and fun dog there is," and is a very loyal friend to all. She's a true gem! We just know that whoever ends up adopting Kona is going to be oh so lucky, so we'd love to make an introduction if she seems like she could be just the gal you've been waiting for!   Age: ~7 years old How I came to PAWS: Owner Surrender Animal ID#: A-38496 Weight: 60 lbs Mixed breed (It’s impossible to identify breed mix by sight alone, so for most dogs, their mix is only a guess. We get to know each dog as an individual and strive to make matches based on personality, not on breed label.) Location: Foster Care &#226&#128&#139All of our dog meets are by appointment only; to get started, please complete the adoption application. To learn more about this dog, please contact us at adoptions@phillypaws.org or 215-298-9680 ext. 16. Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 2900 Grays Ferry Ave, Phila, PA 19146 (by appointment only). PA Lic.# 06172. _____________________________________ To adopt a cat, complete the application at phillypaws.org/catapp. To adopt a dog, complete the application at phillypaws.org/dogapp.  To adopt a small animal, complete the application at phillypaws.org/small-animal-adoption-application.           Please reference this animal's ID NUMBER when inquiring. Learn more about PAWS' adoption process, locations, and more at: phillypaws.org/adopt/info.    __________________________________________ Adoption fees for cats and dogs include age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchip. Adoption fees are as follows, plus tax: $150 for large adult dogs (older than 1 year); $250 for small dogs (under 25 lbs) and all puppies (under 1 year); $60 for adult cats (over 6 months of age), $100 for kittens (under 6 months of age), and $25 for small animals. When you adopt a pair of kittens together, the total adoption fee is $150.  PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia's homeless and at-risk animals. PAWS is the city's largest rescue partner and provider of low-cost, basic veterinary care. Through our adoption locations, special events, and network of foster homes, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals every year. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.  Please visit  www.phillypaws.org  for more information on adopting, fostering, volunteering, or donating.   May 1, 2025, 2:01 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Kona, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.