About K9 Kismet
Compassionate rescue rooted in lifelong commitment.
Our Mission
K9 Kismet Dog Rescue works to create second chances for vulnerable dogs through rescue, community outreach programs, and collaborative shelter initiatives. We believe in compassionate rescue, especially for dogs who might be considered less adoptable due to age, health, emotional state, or breed.
Every dog who enters our care is treated with love, dignity, and individualized attention throughout their journey with us.
Once a K9 Kismet Dog
Always a Kismet dog. Our commitment doesn’t end when a dog goes home. We stand behind every K9 Kismet alumni for life should they ever need us.
Who We Are
K9 Kismet Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Long Beach, California. We are a foster-based, 100% volunteer-run rescue founded in 2015.
Since our founding, our dedicated team has helped place hundreds of dogs into safe, loving, permanent homes.
We remain deeply committed to every animal we take into our care and focused on doing what is best for each individual dog, every step of the way.
The Kismet Way
Our approach to rescue is rooted in compassion, responsibility, and long-term commitment. Every dog receives individualized care, patience, and advocacy from intake through adoption and beyond.
- We believe transparency, education, and community support are essential to rescue
- We focus on rescue, rehabilitation, and thoughtful placement into the right home
- We prioritize the physical, emotional, and behavioral needs of every dog
- We remain committed to our dogs for life, even after adoption
- We work closely with fosters, adopters, and trainers to set dogs up for success
At K9 Kismet, rescue is more than a mission. It’s a lifelong commitment to every dog who enters our care. We are proud to stand behind each one, every step of the way.
Meet our adoptable dogs →