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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Please join us in welcoming our newest pack member, Cocobean. 😍 Cocobean #A740118 was found as a stray on May 17, 2025, when she walked up to a family attending a gathering near Recreation Park in Long Beach, CA. This sweet pocket pittie arrived at @lbanimalcare emaciated and dehydrated, with several mammary masses, traces of blood in her urine, skin and ear infections, and worn-down teeth. By the looks of her, this momma has likely known little more than overbreeding and neglect. And still, her tail wags when anyone shows her kindness. With so many medical needs, Cocobean needed a rescue to step in, and she needed one fast. We put out an urgent plea for help. Like every rescue story we’re privileged to tell, Cocobean’s save was a team effort. A compassionate staff member at @lbanimalcare offered to foster her temporarily, giving us time to find the right long-term placement. We found the perfect person, but she isn’t available until June 13. So we turned to our network of temp fosters to help bridge the gap, and they answered the call. 🫶🏼 Because rescue is never just one person or one moment. It is always a community coming together with a shared promise to change a life. Cocobean is heading to the vet today, and we know this is just the beginning of her medical journey. She is pure sweetness, and she deserves the very best care. Please stand with us to make sure she gets it. Make a donation. Share this reel. Help us show Cocobean, and dogs like her, that love shows up when it matters most. Zelle: donate@k9kismet.org Credit Card: www.k9kismet.org K9 Kismet Dog Rescue Long Beach, CA 90808
They showed up 30 minutes early, brought snacks in their fanny packs, and judged every puppy from a safe distance. Senior dog playgroup is officially in session at LBACS and we’re here for it! 😍
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Yesterday, we shared the story of Rue, a puppy whose pain and resilience moved an entire city to action. Her journey ended in healing, but there are so many others still longing for theirs. At Long Beach Animal Care Services, 120 dogs wait day after day behind kennel doors. They haven’t made headlines, but their lives are no less important. The shelter is full. Every kennel is spoken for, yet more dogs arrive each day. The need is urgent and growing. Each of these dogs still believes that love is possible. That someone will see them and say yes. Be the reason one of them gets the second chance they deserve Ways You Can Help: 💗 Adopt a shelter dog Address: 7700 E. Spring Street Shelter Hours: Sat & Sun: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 💗 Foster short-term for LBACS Apply to foster for LBACS: www.longbeach.gov/acs/our-animals/foster 💗 Volunteer your time Apply to volunteer for LBACS: www.longbeach.gov/acs/programs-services/volunteer-team 💗 Foster for a rescue partner Real change happens when we work together with compassion and intention. That’s how we build a community where no life is overlooked and every animal is given a chance. #Adopt #Foster #Volunteer #Share
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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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