Kona

Meet Kona!<br/><br/>***Foster Family Update!***<br/><br/>Kona is such a joy to foster!! He is getting along really well with my dogs, he's submissive, and just wants to be everyone's friend! <br/><br/>Walks really well on a leash, is very treat motivated and we are working on basic commands, but should be easy to train! He hasn't reacted to other dogs or cars or distractions during his walks, just a happy guy on walks! <br/><br/>He is making great progress with crate training and goes in easily now after only a week of fostering him. He does wine a bit after going into the crate, but calms down soon after. <br/><br/>He loves toys and bones and is a typical happy floppy puppy!<br/><br/>Say hello to this adorable boy - a very special rescue pup who recently joined our program here in Oregon thanks to our wonderful friends and rescue partners in San Pancho, Mexico.<br/><br/>Kona made the journey to us on his own and is now settling into his temporary foster home, where he's receiving the love, care, and comfort he needs as he prepares for his forever family. Sweet, affectionate, and full of curiosity, Kona is already melting hearts with his gentle spirit and expressive little face.<br/><br/>Like many dogs who come to us from Mexico and other rescue situations, Kona's early story likely involved some uncertainty - whether he was abandoned, born as a stray, or part of an overwhelmed shelter system. What matters most now is that he's safe, supported, and ready for a fresh start with a family who will truly cherish him.<br/><br/>Kona's future home should understand that rescue pups need time, patience, and space to decompress and adjust to new environments, routines, and experiences. As with most rescue dogs, continued training, socialization, structure, and plenty of physical and mental enrichment (yes, puppy brain games included!) will be important to help him grow into the confident, happy companion he's meant to be.<br/><br/>We're still getting to know his personality as he settles in, so stay tuned for new photos and updates! One thing's for sure: this sweet boy is ready to begin his next chapter and will bring so much love and joy to a very lucky home.<br/><br/>Kona is ready for a life filled with comfort, adventure, play, and a family to call his own.<br/><br/>Will you he this boy's lucky hero?<br/><br/>steps to adopting<br/><br/>(OUR ADOPTABLE DOGS ARE IN SEPARATE TEMPORARY FOSTER HOMES BETWEEN BEND/CENTRAL OREGON AND THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA. THEREFORE, MEET AND GREETS ARE NOT DONE AT OUR FACILITY. TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ADOPTION APPLICATION ONLINE AND OUR ADOPTION PROGRAM MANAGER WILL REACH OUT TO YOU WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MEET YOUR NEW PUP!)<br/><br/>The first step to adopting a dog from SDH is to complete the adoption application. First click on the "OUR DOGS tab up above, and then click on the orange colored "Fill out an Adoption Application here" button to start the process). Once submitted, please expect 3-5 business days or sooner for processing and to hear back from us. Once you are pre-approved, your adoption application will remain on file with us for 1 year and it can go towards multiple adoptions within that 1 year time frame before it expires.<br/><br/>To finalize an adoption you must sign the adoption contract and pay the full adoption fee. The adoption fee helps cover our costs. On average, per dog, it costs SDH between $500-$700 for vetting/medical/sterilization, transport and other rescue related expenses. All dogs are rescued and do not transport to SDH until they are healthy and ready to be adopted. All dogs are examined by a veterinarian before they fly, which includes sterilization whenever possible, given standard vaccines and rabies (if age appropriate). Most dogs are sterilized before they come into our program, however if this is not the case we will spay/neuter them once they arrive at our cost.<br/><br/>Upon their arrival, all dogs are seen for a wellness exam by SDH's medical team. Once the adoption is finalized, any further medical care or treatment will not be covered by SDH, unless discussed prior with our medical team. All known issues are disclosed to the best of our ability prior to finalizing the adoption.

Meet Kona!

***Foster Family Update!***

Kona is such a joy to foster!! He is getting along really well with my dogs, he's submissive, and just wants to be everyone's friend!

Walks really well on a leash, is very treat motivated and we are working on basic commands, but should be easy to train! He hasn't reacted to other dogs or cars or distractions during his walks, just a happy guy on walks!

He is making great progress with crate training and goes in easily now after only a week of fostering him. He does wine a bit after going into the crate, but calms down soon after.

He loves toys and bones and is a typical happy floppy puppy!

Say hello to this adorable boy - a very special rescue pup who recently joined our program here in Oregon thanks to our wonderful friends and rescue partners in San Pancho, Mexico.

Kona made the journey to us on his own and is now settling into his temporary foster home, where he's receiving the love, care, and comfort he needs as he p

Meet Kona!

***Foster Family Update!***

Kona is such a joy to foster!! He is getting along really well with my dogs, he's submissive, and just wants to be everyone's friend!

Walks really well on a leash, is very treat motivated and we are working on basic commands, but should be easy to train! He hasn't reacted to other dogs or cars or distractions during his walks, just a happy guy on walks!

He is making great progress with crate training and goes in easily now after only a week of fostering him. He does wine a bit after going into the crate, but calms down soon after.

He loves toys and bones and is a typical happy floppy puppy!

Say hello to this adorable boy - a very special rescue pup who recently joined our program here in Oregon thanks to our wonderful friends and rescue partners in San Pancho, Mexico.

Kona made the journey to us on his own and is now settling into his temporary foster home, where he's receiving the love, care, and comfort he needs as he prepares for his forever family. Sweet, affectionate, and full of curiosity, Kona is already melting hearts with his gentle spirit and expressive little face.

Like many dogs who come to us from Mexico and other rescue situations, Kona's early story likely involved some uncertainty - whether he was abandoned, born as a stray, or part of an overwhelmed shelter system. What matters most now i