Dog adoption in Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110 labrador retriever mix Dog "Kona"

Kona is an ~8-year-old happy, healthy, 65-pound female Labrador Retriever/Brittany mix. She is spayed, microchipped, and has been a deeply loved member of our family for many years. Kona is an intelligent, loving, and incredibly affectionate dog who forms strong bonds with her people. She loves being part of daily life, enjoys outdoor adventures, learns quickly, and thrives on companionship. She is eager to please, highly trainable, and happiest when she is included in family activities.

Kona is best suited for a home without cats or children under approximately 15 years old. While she would be perfectly happy as the only dog in the home, she has also lived successfully for several years with another dog and would thrive in a home with another calm, well-socialized pup that is secure and comfortable sharing its home, is not overly assertive or possessive of its home or resources.

Kona enjoys being active but, at her age, does not require the level of exercise typically associated with high-energy sporting breeds or young puppies. She is happiest when she receives at least two 30-minute walks each day or other comparable physical and mental enrichment activities, followed by plenty of time relaxing with her family.

For over 6 years, Kona has regularly attended dog daycare and has been regularly cared for by a pup sitter who cares for multiple dogs of varying breeds and sizes in their home (open sleeping setup). Both the dog daycare and pup sitter have consistently shared that Kona does very well with other dogs in these settings and would be happy to provide references regarding her temperament and behavior.

The decision to rehome Kona has been extraordinarily difficult and follows years of dedication to her care, training, and well-being. Kona has brought immeasurable joy to her family, and the decision is driven entirely by a permanent change in our family's circumstances—not by a change in how her family feels about her or the life they hoped to continue sharing with her. Due to a diagnosis for an incurable and life changing medical condition affecting one of Kona's owners, they can no longer consistently provide the environment and attention she deserves. After careful consideration, finding the right home is the most responsible and compassionate decision for her long-term well-being. Her current family's greatest hope is to find Kona a calm, loving home where she can continue to thrive with adults or older teenagers who will appreciate her intelligence, loyalty, and affectionate personality. Kona's family is committed to providing complete medical records, behavioral history, daily routines, favorite activities, and ongoing support during the transition to help ensure her long-term success.