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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Meet Spike. Give him the gift of home this holiday season by adopting, fostering, or (if you are part of a rescue organization with an open spot) bringing him into your pack. Let’s work together to find Spike the loving home he truly deserves. Spike is a handsome seven-year-old, neutered male Pit Bull. He was picked up by animal control officers on 10/04/24 after the shelter received reports of a friendly stray wandering around a residential neighborhood near Heartwell Park. Spike was microchipped but his registered “owner” never responded to calls, emails, or letters, and no one came to claim him. 😔 Spike is a friendly, easy-going fella with a fantastic smile. He knows his basics and is treat-motivated. He is very easy on leash which makes him a perfect walking buddy. At the shelter Spike has been relaxed around other animals so we believe he could share a home with another easy-going dog or a dog-friendly cat (after proper introductions of course). If Spike speaks to you and you’re in a position to foster until he is fully decompressed, has the medical all-clear, and adopted, we want to hear from you! As a reminder, fostering is free! We cover all expenses. We also provide the training support and education you’ll need to succeed. Let us know you’d be willing to open your heart and home to this dog in need by submitting a foster application through our website: www.k9kismet.org. Always a big supporter of the community’s dogs, @zoomroomlb in Long Beach, California is sponsoring Spike’s adoption fee, and offering adopters a free assessment, and one free private training session! In addition to that, we are teaming up with @friendsoflongbeachanimals to send him home with a care package, complete with a collar, leash, bed, blanket, Kong, treats, and poop bags. Name: Spike Intake: 10/04/2024 7 Years Old @lbanimalcare Long Beach, Calif. 90815 (562) 570-3080 Sat-Sun: 10-4 pm #adoptdontshop #rescueme #adoptme #shelterdog #pitbull #spike
Meet Onion. Give him the gift of home this holiday season by adopting, fostering, or (if you are part of a rescue organization with an open spot) bringing him into your pack. Let’s work together to find Onion the loving home he truly deserves. Onion is a seven-year-old, male American Bully who was picked up by animal control officers on 11/14/24 after reports of a dog wearing a T-shirt sitting alone on the sidewalk alone for several hours. His owner never turned up, so Onion is now included in the depressing list of uprooted senior dogs who suddenly find themselves receiving their AARP magazines at the shelter. If you follow our work, you know we have a soft spot for seniors. Onion is a sweet and easy-going gent who doesn’t let the loud shelter get in the way of his Zzz’s. When he’s not snoozing, he loves his walks (as you can tell from his happy lil’ trot), and will gladly sit for treats. If Onion speaks to you and you’re in a position to foster until he is fully decompressed, has the medical all-clear, and adopted, we want to hear from you! As a reminder, fostering is free! We cover all expenses. We also provide the training support and education you’ll need to succeed. Let us know you’d be willing to open your heart and home to this dog in need by submitting a foster application through our website: www.k9kismet.org. Always a big supporter of the community’s dogs, @zoomroomlb in Long Beach, California is sponsoring Onion’s adoption fee, and offering adopters a free assessment, and one free private training session! In addition to that, we are teaming up with @friendsoflongbeachanimals to send him home with a care package, complete with a collar, leash, bed, blanket, Kong, treats, and poop bags. Name: Onion Intake: 11/14/2024 7 Years Old @lbanimalcare Long Beach, Calif. 90815 (562) 570-3080 Sat-Sun: 10-4 pm #adoptdontshop #rescueme #adoptme #shelterdog #americanbully #onion
Meet Gumbo. Give him the gift of home this holiday season by adopting, fostering, or (if you are part of a rescue organization with an open spot) bringing him into your pack. Let’s work together to find Gumbo the loving home he truly deserves. Gumbo is a four-year-old male pit bull terrier who arrived at the shelter on 8/21/23 after being abandoned at a park in Long Beach. The poor thing came in with severe skin issues and open sores on his back, but you wouldn’t know he was in pain because he was sporting that big smile he’s known for. In case you didn’t catch that, … August … of 2023. Now a whopping 472 days later, this friendly guy is starting to wonder if shelter life is all there is and will ever be for him. He’s energetic, tolerant (let his costume closet be proof of that), and wants more than anything to pass the “honor” of being the current longest-stay dog at LBACS to another canine buddy. If Gumbo speaks to you and you’re in a position to foster until he is fully decompressed and adopted, we want to hear from you! As a reminder, fostering is free! Our friend and trainer @robertvillaneda has generously offered to provide the training support and education you’ll need to succeed as a foster. So, if you’ve been considering fostering a dog in need and enjoy learning new things, now is the time! Let us know you’d be willing to open your heart and home to this dog in need by submitting a foster application through our website. www.k9kismet.org. Always a big supporter of the community’s dogs, @zoomroomlb in Long Beach, California is sponsoring Gumbo’s adoption fee, and offering adopters a free assessment, and one free private training session! In addition to that, we are teaming up with @friendsoflongbeachanimals to send him home with a care package, complete with a collar, leash, bed, blanket, Kong, treats, and poop bags. Name: Gumbo Intake: 8/21/2023 4 Years Old @lbanimalcare Long Beach, Calif. 90815 (562) 570-3080 Sat-Sun: 10-4 pm #adoptdontshop #rescueme #shelterdog #pitbull #pittiesofinstagram #brindlepitbull
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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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