A special plea for this week’s Pet of the Week: Mr Worldwide, a 2-year-old brown-and-white pittie, is much loved by Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) staff and volunteers. He’s done all the things a good dog does—he walks well on leash, inspecting every inch of pavement and grass; accepts treats politely; presents his belly for rubs; and covers human faces with wet kisses. Mr Worldwide was recently adopted but was returned to LBACS because of aggression toward his new family. His days may be numbered but may be extended for a long time if a person who is experienced with pit bulls comes forward and is willing to sign a behavior waiver. Mr Worldwide requires both an exceptionally skilled adopter and professional training so that this behavior doesn’t escalate. His friends at the shelter passionately hope for a break for Mr Worldwide before it’s too late. Speed the process to adopt Mr Worldwide (no period after the honorific “Mr,” if you search for him on the LBACS adoption page) 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#A761120.

Looking at Tallulah, you’d never imagine that this lovely, steel-gray pittie was once an emaciated stray who was afraid of her own shadow. When she was brought to Long Beach Animal Care Services six months ago, she seemed like a hopeless case. However, the word “hopeless” is not in the vocabulary of either the shelter staff or the volunteers, and Tallulah got a lot of hopeful attention and training. No one knew whether she’d ever been on a leash, but now, she walks like a dream. She may never have played with toys, but she sure knows what to do with them! She may never have experienced human love, but that’s certainly changed. The volunteers adore her, and it’s mutual! Sadly, Tallulah is showing signs of shelter stress. She needs a forever home where she can fully shine or at least a few weeks of fostering, especially now, during the “fireworks season.” Fostering during this time makes room for a lost, frightened dog at the shelter and at the same time give a good, deserving dog a break from the shelter! Adopt Tallulah by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Better yet, meet her in person. 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#A755826.

The blissful look in Minerva’s milk-chocolate eyes expresses her pleasure at being taken for a visit to volunteer Jessica’s house. There, she played unfettered for a while and took time to smell the flowers. Wouldn’t that be great if Minerva could have a situation like that forever? Even a foster situation would be great. Minerva’s only 3, and everyone at Long Beach Animal Care Services loves her and her calm vibe. Volunteer Bev said that she waits calmly to be leashed, exits her kennel without trying to get at her neighbors, and walks gently by her walker’s side. She takes treats with great finesse and enjoys being petted all over. She doesn’t react to other dogs, and as for the occasional lizard that runs across her path—meh. Minerva would rather walk and sniff absolutely everything she comes across. When it’s time to go back into her kennel, Minerva seems fine with that, too. Wouldn’t you love someone in your life who’s that agreeable? Long Beach Animal Care Services is over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Minerva 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#A757615.

Rosco as you can see, is quite fond of stepping out on the town! Here he is, dressed to impress for a formal, leash-required gala. Just last week, he was volunteer Cheryl’s date at the Long Beach’s Favorite Pet event at Rec Park. Rosco posed for photos and pets in front of Long Beach Animal Care Services’ Adoption Waggin’ hoping that he’d get the chance to be someone’s favorite pet forever and ever. Rosco is a 3-year-old Akita-mastiff mix who’s as handsome as he is good-natured. He’s meant to be loved and coddled in a home. How about yours? Long Beach Animal Care Services is over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Roscoe 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#A755802.