From the moment she was adopted, Kona, a rescued pittie mix, made it her life’s mission to bring joy to her new family. As a puppy, she filled her home with laughter — chasing toys, snuggling up for naps, and greeting every guest with her boundless energy.
Seven years later, life has changed in many ways for Kona’s family, but one thing has never wavered: her devotion to making every day brighter.
“She has made every day since then better,” her mom, Collyn, shared on Instagram.
After a year as the only dog in the house, Kona welcomed a little brother named Mako. She quickly embraced her role as the responsible big sister, letting Mako lead the playtime while she took charge of keeping everyone safe and in line.
When the family began fostering other dogs, Kona did the same — patiently mothering each pup that passed through their doors.
And at the end of each day, she always made sure to check in with Mom.
Kona has always loved celebrations — from donning Halloween costumes to proudly taking part in her parents’ wedding. She beams whenever she’s included in the fun. So when her seventh birthday arrived, Collyn decided it was Kona’s turn to be celebrated.
She surprised her girl with a pink bandana, a sparkly tiara, and a party filled with her favorite people. To top it off, Kona was presented with her very first doggy birthday cake.
“I finally caved and got her a dog birthday cake for the first time,” Collyn wrote. “She liked it.”
Kona’s joy was written all over her face. She wagged, grinned, and even held back from devouring her cake right away — waiting patiently because her mom had asked.
“She loved nothing more than having a room full of family who she loves, smiling and clapping for her,” Collyn said.
You can watch her celebrate here:
The party ended with hugs, belly rubs, and a peanut butter–frosted belly. For Kona, it was the perfect day — one that showed her just how deeply she is loved.
And for her family, it was simply another chance to celebrate the dog who has been filling their lives with joy since day one.
“I couldn’t love her more,” Collyn wrote.
To keep up with Kona and Mako’s adventures, you can follow their mom on Instagram.
