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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🐾🏡Courtesy Post for BB BB was found as a stray in the Long Beach area by a good Samaritan. The finder-turned-foster took the appropriate steps to find the owner, starting with registering him as “found” with the local shelter while she did a finder hold. She worked with City of Long Beach Animal Care Services to keep BB out of the overcrowded shelter, get him fully vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. He’s now more-than-ready to get into a home where he can put down some roots. Please read what BB’s independent foster has to say about him: BB is a gentle and friendly dog. He enjoys lounging and, despite being a young 1.5 years old, he is generally laid back and mellow. He doesn’t even bark when he hears the doorbell or noises outside the home. BB is good in the car and looks forward to our morning and evening walks where he is very good on the leash. When I take him out, he’s fine with other people and dogs. It appears that he wants to play with dogs that bark at him. He needs to continue to be socialized with other dogs, but he is well on his way to being a well-balanced pet. BB currently lives harmoniously with two cats 🐱🐱💘🐶 and has spent time around children. He has a playful side and doesn’t always seem to be aware of his 85-pound frame. We’re working on the “sit” and “stay” commands before he gets to receive pets. Since he is treat and praise-motivated, this has made training relatively easy. BB is house-trained and crate-trained. When he’s in the crate, he enjoys watching DogTV on Youtube. It’s very soothing to him. Ultimately, he’s a truly affectionate and cuddly dog who loves to give kisses, receive belly rubs, and wants to be a family member. Interested in meeting BB? Visit his adoption profile and apply online: www.adoptapet.com/pet/42099435-signal-hill-california-st-bernard Please note: BB is not a K9 Kismet pack member. All applications should be initiated from the link above. #adoptdontshop #saintbernard #stbernard #saintbernardsofinstagram #saintbernardpuppy #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptme #adoptabledog #rescuedog #rescuedogsofinstagram
Judi Caballero McFarland, a friend for Bullet. ❤️
On this Día de los Muertos, we remember and celebrate the lives of the K9 Kismet pack members that have departed this year. Gone, but not forgotten: 🌹 Dottie, a puppy surrendered by her owners after it was discovered she had a seizure disorder. After her condition severely worsened and it was determined that it was brought on by an inoperable brain condition, we said goodbye to her with a Bucket List and surrounded by love. 🌹 Dora, the senior lady whose fosters doted on her as she battled multiplying ailments since leaving the shelter. When her time finally came, she departed surrounded by love and good memories. 🌹 Cowboy, the young dog whose battle with cancer took him too soon, but not before he got the chance to know what it was like to be a family member and loved. 🌹 Roger (AKA: Gramps), a senior boy who was brought into the pack with his sidekick Freddy after Forever Fosters opened their doors to him. Before it was his time to leave us, he got to make the abandonment from his previous owners a distant memory, surrounded by daily hugs and kisses. 🌹 Asher, our Forever Foster who ended up being diagnosed with three types of cancer and made a habit of defying the odds. We believe he fought because he had a reason to, thanks to the love and devotion of his Forever Foster family. 🌹 Miss Bonnie Parker, the super senior who didn’t ask for much: Just a snuggle and some snacks. Before she told us it was her time, she, too, got to feel the joys of being a prized family member. #diadelosmuertos #diadelosmuertosdog #restinpeace #rescuedandloved
RIP. Thank you for caring for these beautiful babies.
Charlie will always be in my heart.
Oh Dottie. 😢
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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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