Kona

.Kona has a high energy level. He'll need an active lifestyle and opportunities to play and run. Kona doesn't know anything about walking on a leash or obedience training. It's not his fault - nobody has taught him! He does seem very smart and he'd probably do very well with some new things to think about and new ways to channel his energy.

Kona does well playing with other dogs, but he's probably way too bouncy and playful to live with cats. He jumps with excitement when meeting new people, so he might overwhelm small children, especially if they've never lived with a high energy dog before.

Kona recently weighed in at 50 pounds. He might fill out a little bit, but we think his frame is done growing at this point.

His ideal home would include active humans who would take an interest in helping this sporty young fellow channel his energy. Other dogs to play with would be a plus in Kona's book, but it's human love he craves most of all.

If you're an active person looking to add to your family, Kona might be the right match for you.

Notes from our partner shelter: Hi there - I'm Kona - My birthday is sometime in the middle of January of 2008. I am definitely all puppy - my foster Mom says I have no manners and a lot to learn - I just want to play!!! She also took me in and had my hips x-rayed - they told her I am cow hocked. I don't know what that all means, but I know I get yummy vitamins every day - I love treats!! She tells me that I may out grow the "cow hocked" thing or I may not - but that it shouldn't cause any problems. I love playing with the other puppy dogs here!! But I sure would like to have a home of my own, can you help??

Kona appears to be a purebred German Shepherd Dog and is true to his breed. He has alot of energy and will need plenty of exercise and obedience training is strongly recommended. Since he is exuberant he will not be placed in a home with cats or small children as he gets excited and jumps up and could knock over a small child. Kona is highly intelligent and wants to please. With some training he would make an excellent companion,

Dogs Name: Kona History: Abandoned-

Age: 10months estimate

Breed(s): GSD

Weight: 50lbs estimate

Energy Level: High: needs to run, play fetch, ball, chase or lots of other dog play

Affectionate: Likes to lick Would rather play Demands attention

People/General Playfulness: Plays all the time: With toys

Socialization: Socialized: not fearful of new situations

Is this dog a Flight Risk?Yes, but only because he is high energy – he absolutely loves people

House Behavior: Not Housetrained : Not familiar with living inside: Anything barker (all: noise, attention, play, strangers etc)

Obedience: Needs to be a requirement of adopter: No leash manners, needs work-can walk on lead but is just crazy acting

Behavior with other dogs: Initiates play often

Children exposure: Any child exposure in known history?_Yes_ Ages of childen and amount/type of exposure:_5&7

Reaction to children: No fear/approaches for attention-jumps up to much to let play with kids

Extremely exhuberant – I do not suggest a home with small children-

Reactions to strangers: Exuberant: jumps, barks, licks, over excitement

Aggression: None seen

Cats: Known cat history or present (ie foster home has cats? And what degree of exposure has the dog had to the cats and the dogs behavior indicators):No cat history – with his play drive, and what we see when introduced to other dogs (immediate play drive kicks in) – we HIGHLY do not suggest cats

Describe the dog in one good word or sentence encompassing the entire dog: Energetic to say the least

From the dogs perspective: My perfect home would be:Any home where I am given obedience training and given a lot of play time, with other dogs would be great, but possibly a job to do too!!!

All known information is listed here. If it is not listed here, then we do not know if this animal is good with cats or kids. Before sending an inquiry, please read the How To Adopt Page & FAQ pages of our website. http:www.almosthomerescue.net. This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending.

This dog is Urgent because the Arkansas shelter where he/she resides is overfull. Please do not ask local shelters to take this dog in, there are many reasons why they cannot. Please also do not send us letters about why we euthanize, AHR does not euthanize, but the shelters we work with do. We are a rescue and we pull as many dogs as we have foster homes and funds for. We, like the shelter, do not have unlimited resources. Please, please: foster, adopt or sponsor a dog to help save their lives.

FOR PUPPIES: HOMES CONSIDERING PUPPIES MUST BE PREPARED FOR:

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES FOR POTTY TRAINING-THEY CAN ONLY "HOLD" IT FOR ONE HOUR PER MONTH OF AGE.

CRATE TRAINING FOR THE NEXT 10 MONTHS TO KEEP THEM FROM CHEWING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT.

SUPERVISION WITH CHILDREN, AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING.

SOCIALIZATION-A GOOD DOG MUST BE EXPOSED TO ALOT OF STIMULUS AS A PUPPY SO THAT NEW PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENTS DO NOT INTIMIDATE THEM AS ADULTS. THE MORE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES -IN AND OUT OF THE HOME- AS A PUPPY, THE BETTER.

HOMES THAT WANT TO HAVE GOOD DOGS, MUST BE PREPARED TO PUT THE TIME AND EFFORT INTO TRAINING A PUPPY. IT IS ALOT OF WORK!!! THEIR BEHAVIOR AND STAGES ARE EQUIVILENT TO A 2 OR 3 YEAR OLD CHILD. IT TAKES A FULL YEAR TO HAVE A CALMER, WELL ADJUSTED DOG! PLEASE DO NOT CONSIDER ADOPTING IF YOU HAVE NOT THOROUGHLY THOUGHT THROUGH THE PROS AND CONS OF A PUPPY...SO MANY PEOPLE END UP RETURNING THEM IN 3-5 MONTHS BECAUSE IT IS CHEWING, JUMPING AND HYPER. THIS IS NORMAL PUPPY BEHAVIOR.

PATIENCE, CHEWIES, SOCIALIZATION, SUPERVISION AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING IS A MUST!!

. We pay a Transportation Service from Arkansas to bring the dogs to New England. The adoption fee is $250.00 for altered dogs. $350. for unaltered puppies, with $100 refundable after spay/neuter. All Senior dogs 6 years or older have a reduced adoption fee of $200. This includes vaccinations, spay/neuter and transport from Arkansas to Maine. All dogs will be tested for Heartworm prior to adoption. Almost Home Rescue will process your adoption. Applications can be found at www.almosthomerescue.net and can be e-mailed attention of Christine: [email protected] for this particular dog.