The little rescue with a big heart
Our primary mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and find loving, permanent homes for homeless dogs, specifically dogs in shelters at-risk of euthanasia and dogs whose owners can no longer care for them. We believe in compassionate rescue when the dog is enduring inhumane living conditions or likely to be deemed less adoptable due to age, health, emotional state, or breed. We ensure that all the dogs we take into our rescue, regardless of individual needs, are cared for with love and compassion for the duration of their lives.
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Explore our social media to see the kinds of things we’re up to on the daily. We are constantly engaging with shelters, rescues, trainers, veterinarians, and even people in the community who just need help with their pets. It isn’t always easy, but it keeps us busy helping improve the world in our own little way…one dog at a time!
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Nearly 10 years young, Tiger Lily is looking for an adopter to spend her golden years with. It’s hard to describe Tiger Lily without overusing the word love. Afterall, that’s what she’s all about. Tiger Lily loves everyone she meets. When petting this extremely affectionate girl, she leans in as though to say, “Where have you been my whole life?” Her doting nature is carried over to her stuffed toys. We’ve seen her meticulously pick out her favorites from a toy box and, one-by-one, carry them over to her bed before diving in and enjoying them. Don’t let her age fool you: Tiger Lily lights up at the very mention of a walk. Forget all the fitness apps: If you need an exercise partner to motivate you to get your daily steps in, Tiger Lily is there for you. Her preference would be a route that never ends, but she’s happy to follow your lead. Tiger Lily is well-mannered on the leash, sticking by your side and waiting for cues. Tiger Lily would be happy as an only-dog or living as part of a pack. At the end of a long day, this sweet soul will put herself to bed, where she sleeps peacefully through the night. She’s more than ready to find a home to call her own. Fill out the app to meet Tiger Lily! @justfoodfordogs
We need your help❕ Our longest-stay adoptable dog Clark would VERY much like to book a stay with you this November. His long-term foster needs to leave town and we’re in need of available temp fosters to keep him out of boarding. 📢Spread the word: Fostering is free! We cover all expenses and provide all the supplies you’ll need. Whether you can only foster for a few days or a few weeks, we want to hear from you. 🙏🏼 🐾Meet Clark. If you’re looking for a dog who likes a good stroll around the neighborhood, but likes to power nap even more, this sweet eight-year-old is your guy. Imagine a dog who will completely submerge himself under the covers. If you can’t find him buried in a nest of his own making, Clark’s second favorite napping place is in a patch of sun. Be warned: If you have a favorite spot on the couch, make sure to get there before him, otherwise, you’ll be faced with a Clark who is sitting on the ground and staring up at you. That’s him politely but forcefully insinuating you must move if you love him. If you think you won’t give in, you just might after he turns away in a huff and lets out a grunt or two in protest. Oh, the drama. He’s lucky he’s so cute. Give Clark a snuffle mat or a toy with a treat in it and he will light up. To say he’s treat-motivated is an understatement. It’s helped when it comes to his obedience training: Clark will impress you with his “sit,” “down,” “stay,” “come,” and “paw.” If you have a short attention span when playing fetch–good news!–so does he. He’s got about five “fetches” in him and then it’s “High-five, Human,” as he checks his watch and insists he’s “really gotta get back to chilling out.” Tolerant and gentle, he’s also good in the car, so if you’re looking for a Road Dog, Clark is right there with you. Clark hasn’t been tested with cats, but has lived harmoniously with bunnies across two different foster homes. He’s currently an only-dog, but he’s lived with other dogs who are roughly his size in the past. #k9kismetclark #fosteringsaveslives #fosterme #clarkkent #rescuedog #adoptabledog #rescuedogsofinstagram
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Our resident happy-go-lucky gal, Mocha, is looking for her forever home. Mocha is a smart and independent 1.5 year old pittie. She is potty trained and crate trained. She is treat-motivated and loves to learn new things. Outside of food, Mocha is also obsessed with rallying her foster brother to play with her. Older and wiser, he has been her mentor dog, generously allowing this curious kid to follow him around like a pesky little sister. If you add water to the outdoor activities, like a hose or kiddie pool, you will see Mocha absolutely light up with happiness. You can’t play as hard as Mocha does and not balance it out with a heavy dose of Vitamin Zzz. At the end of the day, this proud power sleeper will announce it’s her bedtime by putting herself to sleep in her crate. The top 5 reasons you should adopt Mocha: Bonus: Mocha comes with FREE training FOR LIFE with our friends at Zoom Room Long Beach! If you live in Southern California and think Mocha would be a good fit for your household, fill out an application today! She’s eager to meet you. www.k9kismet.org/adopt/adoption-application For more about Mocha, please check out her Instagram highlight and follow her @k9kismet: #K9KismetMocha #sheltersurvivor #supportanimalrescue
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By providing a forever home for a dog in rescue, you're helping to free up a foster home, which allows us to help another dog in need. The dogs in our care are fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered (unless medically waived), microchipped, and receive regular wellness exams, preventative treatment, specialty care as needed. If you’re interested in meeting a K9 Kismet pack member, please fill out the adoption application to begin the process.
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