Meet Kona.

Pasadena, CA · 4 years 10 months · German Shepherd Dog (medium coat)

Listed since Sep 5, 2025. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Feb 24, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Kona is an intelligent pup who shines once she’s out of the kennel and in a calm space. While she can be quite reactive in her kennel—barking or jumping when overstimulated—it’s just her way of expressing stress in a loud, busy environment. Once leashed and out the door, Kona settles in and shows her true self: curious, alert, and eager to explore. She walks with enthusiasm (and sometimes a little pulling!), but responds well to gentle guidance. She enjoys enrichment games like snuffle mats, knows sit, and is happy to work for treats. Kona can be selective with new people and needs time to build trust, so she’ll thrive in a patient, adult-only home with a steady routine.Kona prefers to be the only pet and will do best in a peaceful environment where she can decompress and bond at her own pace. With the right home, she has all the potential to blossom into a loyal and loving companion.I'm available for a 10 day adoption trial!Learn more about our adoption process.

RescueGroups record ID: 21851345

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Kona can be selective with new people and needs time to build trust, so she’ll thrive in a patient, adult-only home with a steady routine.Kona prefers to be the only pet and will do best in a peaceful environment where she can decompress and bond at her own pace.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Kona can be selective with new people and needs time to build trust, so she’ll thrive in a patient, adult-only home with a steady routine.Kona prefers to be the only pet and will do best in a peaceful environment where she can decompress and bond at her own pace.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Kona can be selective with new people and needs time to build trust, so she’ll thrive in a patient, adult-only home with a steady routine.Kona prefers to be the only pet and will do best in a peaceful environment where she can decompress and bond at her own pace.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:12 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:12 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.