Senior Dog Who Lived Her Life Alone Gets To Spend Final Days With A Real Family

Once Kayla had adjusted to her new home and started medical treatment, the Conigliaros decided to create a bucket list for her. For the past seven years, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park on Coney Island has hosted an animal-friendly day where pets can ride the towering Wonder Wheel for free with their owners, so the Conigliaros decided to take Kayla.

The Conigliaro family in front of the Wonder Wheel with Kayla and two of their other dogs | Stacey Axelrod

“Kayla is a very stoic dog,” Conigliaro said. “She didn’t show any fear when we got on the Wonder Wheel, but she was very curious to look out over the park. She’s very interested in observing her surroundings.”

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After her ride on the Wonder Wheel, Kayla enjoyed some of the other perks of Coney Island. She had a Nathan’s hot dog…

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Strutted down the boardwalk…

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And hung out on the beach — one of her all-time favorite activities.

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