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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After a long wait, we are overjoyed to share that Chuck has finally found his homeโhis perfect forever homeโin Montana. His new family first saw him in a reel created by @tomkiesch and felt an instant connection. But at the time, they werenโt ready to adopt. So they quietly rooted for him from afar, hoping heโd find the happiness he deserved. A year later, when they were ready to open their hearts to a new dog, Chuck reappeared in their feedโstill waiting, still hopeful. And in that moment, it felt meant to be. Some might even call it kismet. ๐ Out-of-state adoptions arenโt something we usually pursue. For a small rescue like ours, they can be especially challenging. But after speaking with Chuckโs would-be family, we knew we had to try. Over the following weeks, we moved forward with careโconducting in-depth conversations, checking references, completing a virtual home check, and creating a thoughtful plan for an in-person meeting. To help Chuck prepare for this new chapter, we sent him to @robertvillaneda for a little refresher training. His new mom then made the long drive from Montana to California to meet himโspending two days working with Robert and Chuck, learning, bonding, and building trust before their journey back together. After 14 months in the shelterโand another 14 months in rescueโChuckโs road has finally led him to where he was always meant to be: home. To everyone who helped Chuck along the wayโwe are endlessly grateful: โค๏ธ To @tomkiesch, his fiercest advocate and forever friend โค๏ธ To @robertvillaneda, for helping him gain the confidence and the tools he needed to thrive Happy life, Chuck. You waited so long. You never gave up. This is the life youโve always dreamed of sweet boy. Enjoy every beautiful second of it. We love you.
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This makes me want to cry. So happy for Chuck ๐พ๐๐๐ผ๐ค๐ฅน
Bye buddy! You are always welcome to visit Copper when you are in So Cal.
Ahhhhh this makes me soooooo happy!!!!! Congrats to Chuck!!!!
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Wow what an incredible adoption story!!!! Can’t wait to see Chuck thrive in his new forever home!!!!! Happy tails to him and his new family!!!!
Happy Motherโs Day to the ones who kiss boo-boos and boop snoots. Whether your babies have two legs or four paws (or both), we celebrate your boundless love and unshakable patience. Thank you today and every dayโyour badassery deserves a standing ovation.

Four weeks ago, we shared the story of Spikeโa sweet, shy 7-year-old who had been quietly languishing at @lbanimalcare for six long months. Confined for over 23 hours a day, the weight of shelter life was wearing him down. He was scared, stressed, and losing hope. He was running out of time, and his life was at risk. He needed outโand he needed it fast. We put his story out into the world, hoping the right people would see him. And they did. Spike was adopted by a kindhearted couple from Salt Lake City, Utah, who saw past his sadness and fearโand recognized the gentle soul beneath. Spike made it out in time. But getting out is just the beginning. After so many months in a loud, high-stress environment, transitioning into home life hasnโt been easy for Spike The longer a dog is in the shelter, the harder it can be for them to decompress and adjust. Spikeโs new parents are patient, devoted, and full of loveโbut even with the best intentions, the road to healing can be challenging. When his adopters reached out for help, we didnโt hesitate. We love Spike, and we want to see himโand his familyโthrive. So we called on a professional that we trust. Our friend @bagnew64 of @thebalanceddogca has agreed to work with Spike and his adopters over the next three months. Heโll guide them, teach them, and help them become the calm, confident leaders Spike needs. Love brought Spike homeโbut leadership will help him flourish. Now weโre asking for your help. Weโre hoping to raise $1,000 to help cover Spikeโs training and support his journey from surviving to flourishing. If you made a pledge for Spike, or if his story moves you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation of any amount to help this sweet boy settle into the life heโs always deserved. Spike, his parents, and all the other humans who love him, would be deeply grateful. You can donate via: Venmo: @k9kismet (under business) Credit Card: www.k9kismet.org K9 Kismet Dog Rescue Long Beach, CA 90808 #NewBeginnings #ItTakesATribe #HealingJourney #BuildingTrust
Done for Spike! I am so glad he has a new family.
Done! Anything for Spike ๐
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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 youโre interested in meeting a K9 Kismet pack member, please fill out the adoption application to begin the process.
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