Will ya look at Wedge, all dressed up and ready to play kissy-face in a big way! Wedge’s tongue is as big as his personality — he’s a goofy, playful German shepherd mix just out of puppyhood. The volunteers and staff love him, and he’s had successful meetups with families that included rambunctious children. Wedge really likes kids and other dogs as well! He knows his basic commands, loves to play, and is ready to be the family dog. How about yours? The shelter’s way over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Wedge or any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Our shelter hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). Ask for ID#A744861.

“Hey, Santy! It’s me, Bandit! I was hoping that you’d ask me to help pull the sleigh this year—huskies are very good at this, you know. But I realized that you knew full well that the minute you stopped at the right home for me, I’d beat you down the chimney or however you get in, curl up under the tree, and refuse to leave.” Bandit’s correct. He’s been kenneled for over a year now, and despite the walks and Fido Field Trip breaks, he’s still there. He’s a good boy—he plays well with other dogs with similar energy and strolls slowly on leash, never pulling the walker along. He’s 5 years old and needs a home with humans familiar with the breed who’ll give him the late holiday gift of a forever and ever home. Speed the process to adopt or foster Bandit or any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Our shelter hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). Ask for ID#A724562.

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and Stevie would love this to be the season when she can finally curl up on a rug or a bed and feel safe. Stevie is an incredibly sweet, laidback senior cattle dog and German shepherd mix, between 10 and 12 years old. She was picked up, abandoned and alone, on the street. No one came to claim her, and the volunteers have fallen for her. The street is no place for old dogs to spend what should be their golden years, and really, neither is a shelter kennel. How about bringing Granny home for the holidays and inviting her to stay forever? Long Beach Animal Care Services is over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Stevie or any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Our shelter hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors. Ask for ID#A751881.

Trick or Treat! Spheria’s sweet! She would love a meet-and-greet! Senior Spheria’s an extremely friendly Lab who kept straying from her home and winding up at the shelter. The final time, her owner didn’t come for her despite every effort from Long Beach Animal Care Services. The volunteers say she’s a lovely dog, and at 11 years old, she deserves to spend her golden years in a real home with loving people. Could you give her that ultimate treat? Long Beach Animal Care Services is over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Spheria or any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Our shelter hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). Ask for ID#A594917