Meet Kahlua, a one-year-old who’s had a tough start but keeps surprising everyone with his resilience. He came to rescue after being abandoned with four other dogs, and while he’s made real progress learning to trust, he still needs someone patient to help him fully settle in. Kahlua isn’t immediately warm to new people—he’ll bark, avoid, and, if pushed too quickly, may nip. Because of this, he belongs in an adult-only home. Interestingly, he warms up more easily to women, showing affectionate, goofy bursts once he’s comfortable. He loves zooming to trusted people for quick kisses and then racing around with his dog friends. In foster, he bonded with his foster mom, discovering the fun of toys and even admiring himself in every mirror. He’s puppyish, playful, and social with dogs, but struggles with routine changes and is still working on potty and leash training. He’ll need someone who understands he isn’t a finished product—it’ll take trust, time, and some patience, but the reward is seeing his true, fun-loving personality shine through. Click apply to start the adoption process.