10/21/2026
Meet Kong — A Little Nubbin, A Whole Lot of Love!
At just one year old, Kong is a happy, affectionate, curious boy who is ready to find his very own person. He's got the sweetest smile, a cuddly side, plenty of puppy energy, and an adorable little tail nubbin that makes him even more special.
💜Kong's story comes with a little extra baggage, and we want to be upfront about what that means for his future family. When Kong was younger, he developed an infection in his tail that ultimately required amputation. Unfortunately, the infection appears to have caused nerve damage that affects his bladder and bowel control. He's been evaluated by a neurologist, and at this point, his incontinence is considered permanent. Otherwise, Kong is a happy, healthy boy who is ready to enjoy life!
So, what does life with Kong look like? He wears a belly band indoors to help manage urine drips, and he's also done well wearing full diapers. His future family will need to be comfortable with the extra cleanup, diaper changes, and general management that come with a dog who cannot reliably control when or where he goes potty. A fenced yard would be ideal, giving him the freedom to go outside without relying on a leash for every potty break.
🐶Now for the fun stuff, because there is SO much to love about this boy!
A total sweetheart: Kong is cuddly, affectionate, and almost always sporting that happy Chow smile. He did wonderfully at both of his vet visits with his foster family, charming the staff and veterinarians along the way.
🐕 A playful friend: He gets along great with other dogs and loves to play! He's still young and can sometimes get a little rough and vocal during playtime, but he takes correction well when another dog lets him know he's overdoing it. He'd love a canine companion who enjoys a good play session and can communicate their boundaries.
🏔️An explorer at heart: Kong loves the dog park, sniffing around, and checking out everything the world has to offer. Daily walks, outdoor adventures, and opportunities to socialize and explore will help him burn off that youthful energy.
🐈Cat-compatible, with a caveat: Kong has done well around cats, but he thinks chasing and barking at them is a pretty entertaining game. Any feline housemates should be confident, dog-savvy cats who won't be easily intimidated by his enthusiasm.
🐾Still a puppy at heart: Kong loves to chew and occasionally needs a reminder that not everything in the house is a chew toy. Thankfully, he's easily redirected to an appropriate toy or chew.
We haven't yet had the opportunity to evaluate Kong around children, so that would need to be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Kong isn't looking for a home because he's in a hurry to leave his foster family. He's safe, loved, and doing well. We're happy to wait as long as it takes to find the right match for him.
We're looking for someone who understands that Kong's incontinence is a lifelong commitment, has realistic expectations about the extra care involved, and sees the wonderful dog behind those needs. Someone with a little extra patience, a good sense of humor, and plenty of love to give could make all the difference in this boy's life.
In return, they'll get a joyful, affectionate, playful young Chow who wants to be part of the fun, share his love, and explore the world right alongside his people.
Kong is currently being fostered in Colorado, but transport is available for the right home.
Kong doesn't need someone to feel sorry for him. He needs someone who will see him for the happy, loving boy he is and decide that his little extra needs are worth it.
Could you be Kong's person?
Special appreciation for our long-time foster volunteer and wonder woman Sarah Kee! She graciously took this boy in and takes care of my fosters with unique needs or silly quirks - without thinking twice. As a new volunteer I was blown away that she covers all the doctors visits and supplies herself, so selflessly for the ones who need love the most. Thank you Sarah Kee💜
