The little rescue with a big heart
K9 Kismet believes in the ideology of quality over quantity. Our primary mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and find loving, permanent homes for homeless dogs; primarily dogs in shelters at-risk of euthanasia and dogs whose owners can no longer care for them. We believe in compassionate rescues where we know the dog is on borrowed time and likely to be overlooked or deemed less adoptable due to age, health, emotional state or breed. We ensure all animals we take into our rescue, regardless of individual needs, are cared for with love and compassion for the duration of their lives. Our secondary mission is to help pets stay in their homes by offering pet owners assistance, when funds allow, with medical care, food and other supplies.
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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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Over the last few weeks we’ve taken three new dogs into rescue: Missy, Minnie and Tillie. We are happy to report all three girls are settling into foster nicely! Bringing new dogs into rescue comes with a myriad of expenses. Tillie needed pre-op bloodwork and spay surgery. Minnie needed a wellness check-up, bloodwork, urinalysis (suspect bladder infection), a fecal test, and treatment for allergies. We expect Missy will need similar treatments when she goes for her wellness check-up next week. We also need to provide fosters with supplies like a crate, bed, collar, leash, dog bowls, toys and enrichment tools. As a volunteer-based 501c3 nonprofit we rely on monetary and in-kind donations to provide for the dogs in our care. Every dollar we receive goes directly to the dogs we serve and every item donated is put to good use. Rest assured, your generosity has a direct imapct! As you shop this holiday season, please consider adding an item from our dogs Amazon Wish List to your shopping cart. All items purchased truly help us make a difference for dogs like Missy, Minnie and Tillie. K9 Kismet Amazon Wish List: If you’d like to make a year-end monetary tax-deductible donation you may do so via: Zelle: donate@k9kismet.org Venmo: K9 Kismet Dog Rescue
Today’s 12 Days of Giving: Forever Home Edition Spotlight goes to Zukes! Zukes is a special dog who is active, playful, and affectionate. This two-year-old loves going on long walks, always with a pep in his step. Want to get out of the neighborhood for a different set of sights and smells? Zukes is great in the car and is ready to roll. Praise- and treat-motivated, it didn’t take long for him to be crate-trained, potty-trained, and to showcase his basic obedience skills in a foster home. This 75-pound hunk is ready for a best friend who will reciprocate all the love he has to offer! Zukes is currently being fostered through @lbanimalcare and is available for meet-and-greets by appointment. Name: Zukes Intake: 5/3/23 Age: 2 years Available for adoption at Long Beach Animal Care Services Long Beach, CA 90815 For more information email: dogfoster@longbeach.gov #12daysofgiving #petsarefamily #adoptashelterdog #untilthesheltersareempty #doitfordiesel
Today’s 12 Days of Giving: Forever Home Edition Spotlight goes to Sabre! Here’s another dog who’s been a member of the shelter for over a year! Luckily for him, these last four months have been spent in a foster home where he’s been allowed to show us his true self. Sabre is a gorgeous four-year-old, seventy-pound, neutered male. His breed is a bit of a mystery, but we’re going with a Shepusky (shepherd & husky mix). He has a stunning, nearly wolf-like appearance with amber eyes. Sabre loves to explore the outdoors and has done great with other dogs while at the shelter and among his foster friends. He can be shy with new people and takes a few days to build trust with people, but once he does, he’s a very sweet and affectionate boy. With his foster family, he has gained confidence and shown just how intelligent he is. He is housetrained, crate trained and does well in the car. Sabre is athletic, adores the water, and loves to play fetch. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who enjoys running, hiking, and walking around the neighborhood, you NEED to meet Sabre! Sabre is currently being fostered and is available for meet-and-greets by appointment. Name: Sabre Intake: 12/2/22 💔 Age: 4 years Available for adoption at Long Beach Animal Care Services Long Beach, CA 90815 For more information, send us a message or email AnimalRescue@longbeach.gov #12daysofgiving #petsarefamily #adoptashelterdog #untilthesheltersareempty #doitfordiesel
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