Kai’s Story
Kai came into our lives when I least expected it, but needed her the most. Over a year passed us by since we lost Eco. While I wasn’t looking for a dog (but still finding myself looking at dog’s on the humane society’s website).
I was over the hump of life without a dog, and life was busy. But Chris asked me, don’t you feel like something is missing? Don’t you want a dog?
Instantly, I went back to the West Suburban Humane Society’s Website, and just like anything in life, she was there waiting for us. I was on that website a week before that, and she was not there. But now that we talked about it, I knew it was meant to be.
That first introduction… I remember Chris saying, “we’re just going to go look at her.” I was thinking yeah right, that’s our dog. How could it not be?! We adopted her that day (but had to wait a few weeks to pick her up, for everything to clear with the vet).
Kai’s Adoption Photo
It was her adoption photo that really got me. That sweet, sweet face. Her shelter name was “Kookaburra” she arrived to the shelter with several of her brother and sisters until they made their way to foster homes. There were about 6 siblings total.
She was 4 months old and ended up at a foster home with just her sister, and an older dog that they already had; and they called her Butterscotch!
She’s an Awe-Some!
Breed wise, the shelter said she is an “Australian Cattle Dog Mix” we get that, especially with her spotted feet and her level of focus. But looking at her, you could never really guess what she is (and neither can the vet). Since we don’t really know, we call her an “AWE-SOME!” That’s part Australian - and part something else.
How Kai Got Her Name
Choosing a name for your dog is always tough. We definitely didn’t want to keep her shelter name, and that wasn’t something that she was even really connected to.
We wanted to keep it simple, and have her name almost be more like a sound (than a full name). Chris ultimately found Kai, looking online and we liked how it held different meaning in different cultures — one example: ocean. I loved that. Because she is really a soul dog and deeply connected to the outdoors.
Kai the Adventurer
Everyday is an adventure with Kai. She just had her 1st birthday on August 26th, which also happens to be National Dog Day!
Her favorite game is to play frisbee. Which is so ironic because we are TOTALLY a frisbee family. From playing catch to disc golf, and watching disc golf on TV. She loves all of it.
We take her with us everywhere. She loves hiking and roadtrips. The beach is something that she is still getting use to. But no matter what we always have so much fun.