K9 Kismet Dog Rescue

1 week ago

On October 25, 2022, a bonded pair of senior dogs with mobility issues named Roger and Freddy met a kind couple who agreed to be their forever fosters. This act of selflessness allowed us to save the lives of a bonded pair who needed a lifeline out of the crowded shelter, and needed it fast. From that day on, “the babies,”—as their foster parents called them—knew love and comfort in ways we can’t imagine they truly knew in their previous home. (After all, they were picked up by animal control officers in an abandoned industrial lot that’s located ten miles south of where their microchips were registered.) Like most rescue dogs who have been given a new lease on life, they knew it. They lived indoors on cushy beds, ate the best food around (thanks to @justfoodfordogs donating their daily nutrition), enjoyed the peaceful tranquility of a private backyard, and were afforded the love and patience that comes with being a cherished family member.

We had to bid farewell to Roger (aka: Gramps) in May of 2024, and now Freddy (aka: Poncho) after he experienced a sharp decline in his health and mobility. Fortunately, we were able to do that in his happy place, at home alongside his two favorite people as he got to experience the decadence of chocolate cake.

Thank you to all who have donated time and/or funds to the rescue so we may continue to offer seniors the dignified last chapter we desperately wish they all could have.

Rest in love, Freddy. 🤍

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K9 Kismet Dog Rescue

1 week ago

Please join us in welcoming our 2025 inaugural rescue Popcorn!

Popcorn (#A725222) was picked up by City of Long Beach Animal Care Services animal control officers on 7/21/24 after they received reports of two stray dogs, one of which was in distress. Upon arrival, officers found Popcorn with an empty snack jug stuck on her head. Clearly the victim of having an appetite bigger than her … well, head. Popcorn was lucky help arrived before her love of all things yummy suffocated her.

Popcorn is a big lovebug. Seriously, 100% LOVE, but like many large breed dogs living in shelters right now, she was being overlooked. As the weeks turned into months, it became clear that this a-maze-ing girl was going to need some extra help to find her way out of the shelter. We featured her on Day 3 of our “Give the Gift of Home” campaign and invited her to an adoption event hoping get her the exposure she needed.

At some point, Popcorn developed a limp and it was clear something was seriously wrong. Imaging done at the shelter confirmed our fears that she was contending with something serious: bilateral cranial cruciate tears. In a nutshell, this 2.5-year-old blew out both of her knees and will need bilateral TPLO surgery to repair them. As you can imagine, that type of treatment is very costly and the recovery is extensive. Suddenly, helping Popcorn exit the shelter became urgent and would require so much more than we initially thought.

Fortunately, Popcorn’s story won the hearts of some amazing folks who also want to see her live her best, healthiest life. Thanks to the support of Friends of Long Beach Animals, the expertise of Dr. Courtney A. Campbell and the @stitchesvetsurgery team, and fosters who have committed to help her heal, Popcorn can get back to feeling young again and wooing her future potential adopters. We love it when a plan comes together!

If you’re inspired to help us be the lifeline to more dogs who find themselves lost in the sea of kennels, apply to foster today! As a foster-based rescue, we can only help dogs when we have homes to put them in. Fostering comes at no cost to you. Help us spread the word so we can save more lives.

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K9 Kismet Dog Rescue

2 weeks ago

Super senior K9 Kismet Missy is dressed to impress and ready to tippy-tap her way into the new year.

As another spin around the sun comes to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank YOU, our fosters, volunteers, partners, donors, and advocates for your continued support. We would have never survived the rollercoaster ride known as 2024 without you. 🎢 🤪

Happy New Year, rescue family! We hope 2025 brings you each the opportunity to happy dance with the ones you love most.

If you’d like to make a tax-deductible donation to a charity before 2024 is a wrap, please consider our small but mighty organization. 🫶🏼

Zelle: donate@k9kismet.org

Venmo: @k9kismet (business tab)

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