Mako (ID#A707234) is a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois who’s an absolute dream doggie for people who love this loyal breed. He’s very friendly to humans, is nonreactive to other dogs, and absolutely loves to play. He’s also suffering from kennel stress and must be out of the shelter by Nov. 17. It’s hard for a socially intelligent animal to be confined to a kennel, even with the most loving volunteers and staff. They all want Mako to make it out in the best way possible and not through the alternative. To meet Mako, visit Long Beach Animal Care Services Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). You can email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process for adopting or fostering Mako. Ask for ID#A707234.

Say “Sit” to Beau, and he’ll take it as an invite to join you on the backyard furniture. Beau would so like that as a forever option—at only a year old, he’s about reached the limit of his shelter residence. His stress levels have increased because of shelter containment. Beau’s a lovely German shepherd who enjoys a good tennis ball toss and an energetic rubdown. Please don’t let his last days at the shelter be his last ones on the planet. You can speed the process of adopting or fostering Beau and any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Even better, stop by during our new open walk-in hours every Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Our shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring St. Ask for ID#A704264 to meet Beau.

Oregon is in a state of bliss on volunteer Susan’s lap. This year-old tuxie boy has two sides to him—cuddly and hilarious. Just before this photo was snapped, he was playing peekaboo with a little girl who’d come to admire the shelter’s cats. Oregon loves people and is the ideal housecat, lap cat and just plain silly cat! Get on the Oregon Trail and adopt or foster him! To adopt or foster Oregon, email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process, or call (562) 570-7387. Ask for ID#A701783.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

Look at Bosco, all ready to trick-or-treat with you! Bosco’s a sweetheart, described by a shelter volunteer as a “king goofasaurus derp face with Marty Feldman eyes.” He’s also been at the shelter for a long, long time, and that’s no treat. Without rescue or foster, Bosco might not see the next Halloween. This guy loves to play, is affectionate and tops it all off with a goofy grin. He’s also great on leash, so you can walk off all that Halloween candy at the park with him! With Bosco in your house, you’ll have your tricks and treats in one place! You can speed the process to adopt or foster Bosco and any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Even better, stop by during our new open walk-in hours every Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Our shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring St. Ask for ID#A696134 to meet Bosco.

Bunny Hops is into everything! So nosy—she thinks she’s a cat! This poor girl is a mystery. She was tied up and abandoned in a park back in May, and she had a couple of scars that suggested mistreatment. What’s the mystery? Not where she came from, but how, after that bad beginning, she has no fear of humans and is sweet and gentle to everyone she meets. She loves hanging out in the play yard and taking walks with her volunteer friend. She accepts treats gently and adores pets and scritches. She’s only 4 years old and deserves to spend the rest of her good life with someone as loyal as she will be. If you have time to help her decompress from the shelter and can return her affection, she’s yours! You can speed the process to adopt or foster Bunny Hops and any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Even better, stop by Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Our shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring St. Ask for ID #A698850 to meet Bunny Hops.