Meet sweet Bobbi Sox. She’s only about 8 months old, and she’s already experienced tragedy. Bobbi was found after she was hit by a car—the incident caused a seizure and left her with head trauma and a wobbly walk. But it didn’t affect her personality—Bobbi just wants cuddles and pets, to hang out with people, and a nap on your lap. Bobbi needs more than just a loving home—she needs someone who understands her specific special needs. Even a temporary foster will do her a world of good. Please come to our shelter and meet her! Long Beach Animal Care Services is over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Bobbi Sox 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#A766266.

Long Beach Animal Care Services is partnering with Helen Sanders CatPAWS for the Sweet 16 Special. The adoption promo offers an adoption fee of only $16 for  any cat 3 months and over until Labor Day, Sept. 7. We hope you’ll consider Prince, who’s Sweet 16 himself and very special! His adoption fee is actually $5, to encourage a senior adoption—with his glossy black coat and his energetic meow, you’d never think he was a senior! Prince came to the shelter with his two “siblings” after his human died. As much as the volunteers love him, a kennel is no place for a cat to spend his golden years after he’s been in a house all his life. Can you give this charming Prince a happily-ever-after? To adopt Prince , email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process, or call (562) 570-7387. Better yet, meet him in person at Long Beach Animal Care Services, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, at entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). Visiting hours are Wednesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Ask for (ID#A764712). Remember, adoption fees for cats 3 months old and over.

Here’s Rex, who seems to have caught the biggest shark in the sea! Rex is about 1 year old and weighs a little over 50 pounds. His bestie, volunteer Bev, says he’s playful, friendly and enjoys toys and interacting with humans. Bev says that Rex also makes great eye contact, whether in the play yard, on a leash or when someone walks by his kennel. Speaking of leashes, Rex loves his walks but needs some leash training because he pulls to get his energy out. If you’re someone who can help Rex with his leash pulling and would enjoy being his active playmate, you’ll both have caught the big fish. Rex is the best buddy ever! Long Beach Animal Care Services is over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Rex 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 A760024.

“Good Dog Carl,” a Rottweiler/pit bull mix, has been at Long Beach Animal Care Services since November 2025. Carl was just a few months old when he came to the shelter—as one volunteer said, he’s literally grown up there. He’s also grown to be quite a charmer. One of his favorite things to do is to fall asleep with his big head on your hand. Volunteer Nici said it best: “Carl is that quietly mysterious, handsome guy at the party who’s hanging out by the snack table, pretending he didn’t notice you while secretly hoping you’ll come say hi. Once you’ve been officially approved by Carl’s very thorough committee of one, you’ll discover a sweet, gentle friend who thinks you’re pretty much the greatest human there ever was.” Carl knows basic commands and is smart beyond his years (or rather, months). He’s eager to learn new things to show off to his special family when he’s adopted. Although Carl has grown up with nothing but love and attention, an animal shelter is no place for a loving doggie to grow up. Come meet him! Long Beach Animal Care Services is over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Carl 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#A753148.

Fuchsia’s name isn’t the easiest to remember how to spell for a few of us, but she’s very easy to love for a lot of people. Volunteer Debbie describes her as loving, calm and stunning — she said that Fuchsia loves her tummy rubbies, knows commands, and is easy to walk. She doesn’t pull much on the leash, Debbie said, and when she took her on a Fido Field Trip, she was nonreactive not only to other dogs but also to the mail carrier and the Amazon delivery person! It’s so odd that Fuchsia hasn’t found her forever person after over a year at the shelter! Fuchsia is one of Long Beach Animal Care Services’ Long-Stay Legends — animals, usually big dogs, who have been at the shelter for more than a year. The volunteers give her all the love that there’s time for, but Fuchsia’s alone at night, which is tragic for an animal who thrives on connection. She’ll be great in a home with no small animals and that can provide constant training and adventures. Shelter staff said that with the right guidance, Fuchsia will blossom — pun intended, of course. Long Beach Animal Care Services is over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Fuchsia 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#A736006.

We don’t know what’s so funny, but Mabel seems tickled pink about something. Maybe it’s that squirrel who nearly ran backward up a tree when he saw her on a walk. Mabel just looked at him and shrugged. Mabel’s interested in other animals, but she’s more interested in just walking—she’s great on a leash. She likes humans, too, but she needs time to get to know them. She’s developed quite a few solid friendships with some of the shelter volunteers! Mabel would do well in a home with adults who like to walk with an appreciative buddy and then veg out together on the sofa. She’s only 2 years old, which gives her lots of time to be pals! Long Beach Animal Care Services is over capacity with dogs, so speed the process to adopt or foster Mabel 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#A757625.

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.