Wallace is all dressed up for Take Your Dog to Work Day! He’d be a great one to show off to your colleagues. He loves to play ball and loves stuffies even more, and everyone at work will need to be ready to be smothered in wet doggy kisses! What—you work from home? Even better—Wallace will be a wonderful snuggle buddy as you crouch over your keyboard, and he’s great on a leash, so when you’re ready to walk and stretch, he’ll keep you company. Wallace is a year-old Staffie mix and is showing signs of kennel stress, so he needs to go home with a loving human who’ll work and play with him forever. Long Beach Animal Care Services is over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Wallace 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#A732532.

April showers may bring May flowers, but warming temperatures bring cloudbursts of kittens to the streets, alleys, backyards and everywhere an unfixed momcat can give birth. Many die out there. The ones lucky enough to be rescued by shelters for adoption are awfully cute, but adult cats who have been brought to the shelter to wait for a good home get overlooked. Drew drew the short straw—he was surrendered by his old friend who could no longer afford to keep him. Drew is 12 years old, beautiful and sleek, with a little white star on his chest. He’s perfect for someone who wants a couch-potato companion to binge-watch Netflix with. To adopt or foster Drew, email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process, or call (562) 570-7387. Ask for ID#A490633.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

“Well, here’s looking at you!” Mayfield would say if he could talk. He doesn’t have to, though, because one of the first things you notice about Mayfield are his eyes — one is marble blue and the other is latte brown. He also has a wintry black-and-white husky coat that the volunteers love to keep brushed and pettable. And does Mayfield love brushing and petting! He wasn’t always like that — he was shy at first, but the volunteers saw the dog he is and brought him out. He’d love to walk on a leash with a special human and cast those beautiful eyes everywhere! Speed the process to adopt Mayfield 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#A719434

Wanna make out like a bandit, as a shelter staff member quipped? Then snap up this playful, gentle and polite fellow, aptly named Bandit!Bandit is a 4-year-old Siberian husky who walks beautifully on a leash and afterward spends his time snuggling with people. Bandit would do well as both a family pack member or a solo sweetheart. Meet Bandit, and get ready to get your heart stolen! 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.

Shelters have seen so many German shepherds come through their doors, overbred, abandoned by owners, possibly never finding humans worthy enough to appreciate their intelligence, loyalty and beauty. Ginger, 3 years old, is one of these wonderful dogs. She’s been at the shelter since October and has celebrated all the autumn and winter holidays with the volunteers. She loves the human and doggie friends she’s made, but so deserves a warm, soft place to sleep, long walks, and a human who will love her as much as the volunteers do and will be there for her forever. Two seasons is too long for a loving dog to spend in a kennel. Speed the process to adopt Ginger 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#A731052.

Need a date for Valentine’s Day? You don’t have to swipe right to find your perfect match! His name’s Cosmo, and he’s a young, vibrant, affectionate Siberian husky, just 2 years old. He loves to ride in the car, especially if he knows you’ll make a stop at In-N-Out for burgers—he’s especially fond of double Pup Patties! Then, out for a walk, a little shopping, and maybe making some new friends. Cosmo’s nonreactive to other dogs and has made a few close buddies, canine and human, at the shelter. Ready to meet your Valentine? Speed the process to adopt or foster Cosmo 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#A726780. 

Buster is an influencer! First of all, he’s pioneering the single-stocking look with his white knee sock. Then, he can play ball well enough for any league. He also has the unique skill of professional-level tongue roller! Look at that pink ringlet! Most importantly, Buster is one heck of a nice boi! He’d love to be your Valentine. Speed the process to adopt or foster Buster 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#A730286.

Fostering a pet gives them a break from shelter confinement as well as time in a loving home! It also opens a kennel for a stray or surrendered animal or one who has been evacuated from a disaster, like the fires. Pepper is one of the lucky Long Beach Animal Care Services dogs who’s spending time with an amazing human foster! The foster says that she’s smart, sassy, playful, full of energy and affectionate. She was shy at first when she entered her barkly bed-and-breakfast, but she’s warmed up just great! Pepper loves to play in the water, play ball, and take hikes. She’s learning her leash manners and does well when meeting new dogs. All Pepper needs now is someone who wants spice in their life forever! Speed the process to adopt Pepper or to foster/adopt 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#A725680.