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.
What's New at K9 kismet
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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Our friends @campclinics are bringing their Wellness Waggin’ to Long Beach! Does your pet need vaccines, a microchip, or a wellness check-up? Call today to make an appointment! Credit to @lbanimalcare – CAMPās Wellness Wagginā is coming to LBACS on Thursday May 15th and Thursday May 29th! In addition to vaccines + microchips, they offer general veterinary health checkups (non-emergency) and prescribed medication refills. We highly recommend making an appointment, but they do accept walk-ins if there is a availability. š©ŗš¾ SERVICES: – Ear conditions – Eye conditions āļø To schedule an appointment with the Wellness Wagginā make sure to call (310) 574-5555. #petwellness #vaccinateyourpets #LBC #LongBeach
Every day, Bruno watches the world pass by from behind shelter bars, quietly hoping that today will be the day someone finally stopsā¦ and takes a chance on him. Bruno is a truly the best boy. Gentle. Polite. Incredibly sweet with every human he meets. He walks calmly by your side, like he knows just how precious that closeness is. He pays attention to his handler, knows his basic commands, and looks up at you with eyes that say, āI’ll follow you anywhere.ā He’s done well with other dogs at the shelter and seems to be tolerant of cats. This sweet boy never demands attentionābut oh, how he deserves it. Bruno also has an unusual gait. Shelter staff suspect possible ligament or meniscus injuries, but he needs an orthopedic consultation to confirm a diagnosis and determine the best course of treatment. Whatever the ailment, it hasnāt stopped him from being the best good boyābut it has deterred potential adopters. What Bruno really needs is a foster who can give him a safe place to stay while we get him the care he needs to live his best life. Fostering isnāt forever. But it can be life-changingāfor Bruno and for YOU! Weāll pay for EVERYTHING Bruno needs – medical care, food, and all the supplies.You provide the space, the kindness, and the healing touch of a home. Heās been so patient. So brave. Now itās time to get him off that cold, concrete floor and into a warm home. Bruno has waited long enough. Please, consider taking a chance on on this sweet boy. To learn more and apply visit: www.k9kismet.org Name: Bruno Gender: Neutered Male Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier Available for adoption or rescue at: 7700 E Spring Street š© animalrescue@longbeach.gov ā° Shelter Hours: Sat & Sun: 10:00amā4:00pm #BeAHero #RaiseYourHand #Foster #LoveHeals #FosteringSavesLives
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Is he good with other dogs ?sweet beautiful boy ā£ļøš¾ oops sorry I see you said he was.
Is this the baby that was being abused at the homeless encounter?
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We’re pretty sure Tahoeās new bed has its own zip code. š¤£ Three and a half years ago, a foster opened her home to this sweet senior boy we believed might be fospice. She opened her heart to a soul so burdened by life, he spent most of his first six months with her trying to hideāmaking himself as small and invisible as possible. But dogs are resilient. With love, patience, and unwavering compassion, Tahoe began to heal. He transformed from a dog who wouldnāt step inside to one who now seeks out affection and curls up in a warm bed without fear. #thebiggerthebetter apparently. š We say it often, but it canāt be said enough: fosters change lives. š To learn more about how you can help a dog in need of a second chance visit: www.k9kismet.org
That looks comfy enough for a human to snuggle up in with Tahoe!!!
Thank you Auntie Lisa Karyt Garrett and Auntie Donna! š§”
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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 youāre interested in meeting a K9 Kismet pack member, please fill out the adoption application to begin the process.
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