We can’t remember seeing such a hangdog look in ages. Kona is one of three American bulldog mixes who came to our shelter a couple of days ago because of housing problems for their owners. Kona was shy and scared when this picture was taken, but it turns out that she loves going for walks with our volunteers and all the attention she gets from them. Can you turn the rest of her smile right-side up? Our shelter’s adoptions are conducted through appointment only, so call 562-570-PETS or email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to meet Kona. Ask for ID#A567243.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

Meet a sweet, social fella with a heart as big as Texas! Dallas, an 8-year-old male Husky,has a calm, gentle personality and is as comfy on a leash as a cowpoke on a stallion. He’s an owner surrender, so he needs to get home on the range soon. Adoptions are now conducted through appointment only, so call 562-570-PETS or email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to meet Dallas. Ask for ID#A499484.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

Smitty’s long, pink tongue is hanging out in anticipation of a cool bowl of water he can call his own and a face he can lick that belongs to a human he can call his own! Smitty’s a Lab/pit bull mix who’s 90 pounds light and just 2 years old. He’s young, big and energetic, and he’s ready to lap up a good life in a loving home! Our shelter’s adoptions are conducted through appointment only, so call 562-570-PETS or email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to meet Smitty. Ask for ID#A657311.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

Wankershim was found abandoned in Wardlow Park, left to fend for himself. Luckily, he’s under the loving care of shelter staff and employees. Like his “Bravest Warriors” namesake, Wankershim needs the power of the emotions of some superbeing—you, possibly—to bring him to awareness of his special catness and expand with joy! He’s neutered and is only 4 years old, so there’s plenty of time for him to take over your home. Shelter adoptions are conducted through appointment, so contact PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to meet Wankershim. Ask for ID A657891.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

Pepper’s big smile is diminished by the sad look in her beautiful, brown eyes. At 5 years old, this spayed pointer mix was turned in to the shelter by his owner. Pepper probably misses the children she lived with, and she has separation anxiety as well. She’s an overall good doggie but needs to be in a home with someone present all the time. Our shelter’s adoptions are conducted through appointment only, so call 562-570-PETS or email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to meet Pepper. Ask for ID#A653096.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

Koi doesn’t necessarily want to be the only fish in your pond—she gets along swimmingly with other large dogs (we’re not sure about little dogs or cats, though). This 7-month-old shepherd mix is on the small side for her breed, and she’s also proven herself to be an escape artist, so she’ll need a home that’s secure in more ways than just the unconditional love! Cast your net for Koi—adoptions are conducted through appointment, so call 562-570-PETS or email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to meet Koi. Ask for ID#A655954.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)