9/1/25 AWESOME ADOPTION ALERT! From volunteer Dianne: When Kona first came into rescue, his heartbreak was obvious. He had lost the only family he’d ever known, and grief settled over him like a heavy blanket. He spent his days lying in his crate with the door open, but his back turned to the world. He wasn’t angry. He wasn’t acting out. He was just… existing. And it was heartbreaking to watch.
But everything changed with one unexpected moment.
Yolanda happened to be at the vet, picking up one of her Bulldogs, when Mona introduced her to Kona and said, “This is the Bulldog for you.” And as it turns out, Mona was absolutely right.
Yolanda and Daniel are lifelong dog lovers, and their home is a haven for dogs with big personalities and even bigger hearts, like Betty, the blind and deaf Boston Terrier, Helen, the regal white Bulldog, and Archie, the lovable floor-hog. This fur-filled family lives with intention and love—childless by choice, their dogs are their world.
And Kona? He fit in instantly.
Gone is the quiet, withdrawn boy who barely lifted his head. Today, he’s all joy, zooming through the house like his tail’s on fire, playing with toys, enjoying treats and soaking up the love he so deeply deserves.
This adoption was more than a happy ending. It was a new beginning for a dog who almost gave up. One of the best adoptions yet. 💙
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7/20/25 INTRODUCTION: Please welcome Kona to our rescue family! From his foster momma: His family made the incredibly difficult decision to surrender him as they were going their separate ways and could no longer give him the time and attention he deserves. It was clear Kona was deeply loved, and letting him go was heartbreaking—but it was also an act of compassion, with his best future in mind.
