She’s quite a diminutive canine, yet she possesses an abundance of affection within her small frame. One half of Kona embodies love, while the other half is nurturing and empathetic.
While other canines may heed their instinctual urges and pursue felines, Kona stands apart. Her instincts are nurturing and affectionate.
When her human mother introduced the first kittens for fostering, Kona instinctively did what she knew she should: embrace the little ones and love them wholeheartedly as if they were her own offspring.
A Tiny Dog Crafted From Love
Witnessing friendships between dogs and cats was relatively rare in the past. Yet, times have shifted, and we now observe numerous such bonds. An environment with multiple pets, particularly where both felines and canines coexist equally, significantly contributes to this phenomenon.
Nevertheless, canines acting as maternal figures for kittens remains uncommon. Each time I witness a canine mother nurturing kittens as her own. I find myself melting like ice cream on a scorching day.
Kona is one such dog, and I must admit, I wept uncontrollably after learning about her story. She captured my heart as an extraordinary little pooch.
Kona’s human mother, Asa, welcomed Kona when she was in need of a fostering environment.
Gradually, this petite dog won her over, leading Asa to adopt her forever in her abode in Alexandria, Virginia. This experience allowed Kona to understand what it feels like to seek a home and experience loneliness.
As the first time approached for the kittens to arrive at Asa’s for fostering, anxiety filled her heart, fearing Kona would behave like any other dog and reject them. Nothing could have prepared Asa for Kona’s response.
This gentle canine was incredibly calm and thrilled about the kittens in her household. Kona greeted them, overflowing with love, ready to nurture them. She was just their new companion, and she became a foster mother, as well!
“… from the very start, she was remarkable. Whenever they are small, she carries them by holding them by the scruff, much like a mother cat does with her kittens,” shared Asa in the video.
You might assume that such a loving dog would be rather easy-going and accepting of practically everyone. However, Kona wasn’t particularly relaxed at the beginning. Having endured a challenging puppyhood, Kona traveled from Tennessee to New York and finally settled in Virginia with Asa. She faced numerous challenges!
This adorable pup was quite nervous when Asa adopted her. It required months for Kona to feel at ease. The presence of puppies among other fosters did not assist at all.
Kona wasn’t genuinely fond of canines.
Then, when Asa discovered kittens for fostering, that’s when Kona’s caring nature truly emerged.
New Companions Are Wonderful
Typically, dogs enjoy the company of other canines, but for Kona, her fellow dogs were somewhat overwhelming. You understand how puppies can be: lively, slightly bothersome, and never fatigued. Sweet Kona required something a tad more cuddly.
Enticing her world: gentle, fluffy kittens in need of a mother.
“Thus, she became my left-hand assistant in attempting to socialize them… She kind of unites us in a way,” Asa remarked.
Every kitty entering this Virginia residence understands precisely where to seek refuge. Kona is always present to provide snuggles, shower them with numerous wet kisses, or simply play the role of a mother when they require one.
This courageous little dog may not have birthed the kittens, but she loves them in a manner only a mother could.
It has been a while since Kona first had her foster kittens. Nowadays, she’s a seasoned foster with remarkable expertise in kitten rearing and pawrenting.
Kona and Asa welcome you to visit them on Instagram, to explore their wonderful foster tales and support the fluffy friends in need.
Perhaps you cannot serve as a foster pawrent, but you may still be able to assist one in need.