Rescue dog Kona has waited for almost six years for her forever home after being left at an animal shelter.
Kona was given up by her owner in 2018 and, since then, has lived at an Ohio animal shelter. So far there has been little interest from anyone wishing to adopt the pooch.
According to the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), potential owners would have to meet Kona multiple times in order to gain her trust, reports The Mirror.
The Ohio SPCA said: “She adores the volunteers that walk her daily, and she loves to go for car rides with them. Once she trusts you, she is a very playful, happy girl.”
The group says Kona would ideally need a family without small children. She would also need a fenced yard due to her demeanor.
The animal rescue group wrote on Facebook: “Kona is approaching her 5-year mark at the shelter- 5 years without a family. She adores the volunteers that walk her daily, and she loves to go for car rides with them! She is slow to warm to new people and would do best with no small children in the home.
“Because of her flighty demeanour, a fenced in yard is required in her new home. Once she trusts you, she is a very playful, happy girl. Kona would be best as the only animal in the home, she wants to have your undivided attention and love! Kona is almost 6 years old and has spent most of her life here.”
The Facebook post attracted hundreds of comments from heartbroken owners who commented they wish someone could take Kona home. One user wrote: “This is sad. As now its like the shelter is her home. And the volunteers are the only family she knows.”
Another added: “She is beautiful. I wish I could but I live with some one who doesn’t like animals.”
“So sad!! She is such a Beautiful dog!! I can’t believe she has not been adopted.. She so deserves a chance and loving home! Prayers Kona someone comes for you soon!”, one dog lover replied
