A New Beginning for Kai: Help Give Him the Life He Deserves

On August 23rd, a heartbreaking plea from Love’s Legacy Rescue reached us on Instagram. They spoke of a dog named Merlin, who was scheduled to lose his life the following day at a nearby dog shelter. He needed an immediate foster family to pick him up or he wouldn't see another day.

When we arrived, we found Merlin—a beautiful husky/malamute mix. The scars on his body and around his neck told us that there must be many untold sad stories about this tender pup. Despite being in pain and discomfort, he welcomed us with gentle affection and even found comfort in Xenia's embrace during the ride home.

The weeks since have been a whirlwind of veterinary visits, grooming sessions, and an abundance of love. Though the shelter estimated Merlin to be six years old, our vets believe he’s younger. With his vaccinations complete and his health on the mend, we’ve given him a new name—Kairos (Kai). The name “Kairos” means the right moment for grace and joy, a fitting tribute to the fresh start we hope to provide him.

Kai has made remarkable strides, but he still struggles with behavioral issues around other dogs and basic training. This has created a challenging environment in our home, particularly for our other rescued husky/malamute mix, KoKo. We have partitioned our home in two areas to keep them separated.

Kai has skin and stomach issues that we are managing, but to give him the chance he deserves, we believe enrolling him in a specialized training program is essential. This program will address his social behaviors and basic obedience, equipping Kai with the tools he needs to become a well-adjusted, confident dog.

The cost of this training is substantial, and we need your help to make it possible. Your generous donations will cover the training and transportation costs, directly contributing to Kai’s new beginning. Kai is a loving dog who has never received the guidance he needs. With your support, we can offer him a future filled with love and happiness.

We feel blessed to partner with Love’s Legacy Rescue, a 501(c3) non-profit organization. Your gifts to Love’s Legacy Rescue will also be a blessing and your financial help will be tax deductible.

We are deeply grateful for any support you can provide. Whether you donate, share this story, or keep Kai in your thoughts and prayers, you are making a difference!

Thank you for helping us give Kairos a second chance at life.

With love and gratitude,

The Munnerlyns