Adopt a Dog
Ready to adopt a dog in Long Beach or a surrounding area? We’re here to help you find the right match!
When You Adopt, You…
Gain a Companion
Adoption is about more than bringing home a dog. It’s about building a steady bond through everyday life together.
Offer a Forever Home
A stable home gives a rescue dog the security they need. Routine and consistency help them thrive.
Save Two Lives
When you adopt, one dog gains a home and another gets a second chance. Your choice helps us keep rescuing.
Our Adoption Process
1. Submit an Application
Complete the adoption application and be open and honest in your responses. There are no trick questions. This helps us find the best match for both you and the dog.
2. Phone Interview
A member of our team will reach out by email or phone to schedule a conversation. This gives us a chance to learn more about you and answer any initial questions.
3. Meet & Greet
If it looks like a good fit, we will coordinate with the foster to schedule a meet and greet. We encourage thoughtful introductions and want both you and the dog to feel comfortable.
4. Home Check
We will schedule a home visit at a time that works for you. This ensures the environment is safe and secure and gives you another opportunity to ask questions before finalizing the adoption.
5. Finalize the Adoption
Once approved, you will sign the adoption contract and submit the adoption fee. Your adoption fee helps us continue rescuing and rehabilitating more dogs in need.
What’s Included With Adoption
Every dog in our care receives regular wellness exams, preventative treatment, and specialty care as needed.
Before adoption, dogs are:
- Fully Vaccinated
- Spayed or neutered (unless medically waived)
- Microchipped
For most of the dogs we rescue, their adoption fee covers only a fraction of the cost invested in their rehabilitation. Your tax-deductible adoption fee helps us continue saving lives.
Ready to start the process? Complete an adoption application →
Adoption Fees
Puppies
(Under 1 Year)
$500
Adult Dogs
(1-5 Years)
$350
Senior Dogs
(6+ Years)
$250
*Complete a puppy or dog training course within 6 months of adoption and provide proof of completion,
we’ll refund $100 of your adoption fee.
Adoption Requirements
To ensure the best match for both dogs and families, adopters must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Live in Southern California
- Be willing to participate fully in the adoption process
We facilitate adoptions within Long Beach and surrounding areas and do not offer out-of-state placements. K9 Kismet reserves the right to decline an adoption if it is not the right fit.
Ready to take the next step?
Every dog we adopt out is a promise kept. Rescue is a lifelong commitment, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.