Long stay shelter dog finds a home!

Jackson, after a long long time, is going home

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—BUILDING COMMUNITY AROUND THE DOGS WE LOVE—

WHO WE ARE

Blockhead Brigade provides resources and counseling to families struggling to keep their dogs in their homes, including free behavior help, training sessions, workshops, pack walks, help with housing challenges & when funds are available, help with medical bills.

We are behaviorists, trainers & volunteers championing shelter reform & advocacy for blocky headed dogs & all breeds and mixes through our outreach and innovative programs. We are a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, operating under the name Blockhead Brigade Advocates. Our EIN # is 86-3579884. Help us keep dogs in their homes & with their families by donating or volunteering with us.

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a Pit Bull Fairy to celebrate day of the Pit Bulls

an image of the front of Nudae Coffee Shop with a beautiful dog waiting for family to come out of shop

UPDATE: Adopted! Repot @love_my_spawn ⭐️ meet sweet Caesar ⭐️

Caesar is a long stay dog at @lbanimalcare , he is a volunteer favorite. This big boy is 2 + years old, about 70lbs, a little bit of a leash puller but totally manageable , and oh so incredibly sweet once you get to know him.

In my personal opinion, he is a real life Eeyore. I love this giant baby so much. It’s unbelievable to me that he has been at the shelter for over 500 days. He is so deserving of a home , and his own ppl. Let’s make it happen for him. If you are a rescue and can help pull him, please let me know how I can be of any assistance 🥹♥️

Caesar is located at:

Long Beach Animal Care Services
7700 East Spring St. Long Beach, CA 90815
Email: AnimalRescue@longbeach.gov
Phone : 562-570-3080
Intake id: A706758

#rescue #foster #educate #advocate #adopt #tag #share #comment #boost #dog #pitbull #longbeach #animalrescue #pledge #california

Repost from @foundanimals
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We are pleased to see the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to prevent the eviction of renters solely for housing people or pets displaced by the LA wildfires. Our gratitude goes to @councilwomantracipark and @bobblumenfield for introducing this important motion.

Our team was at the meeting on behalf of the Michelson Center for Public Policy to provide Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative data highlighting the importance of keeping people and pets together during this period of displacement. This action is an inspiring step toward ensuring people and their pets remain together in housing.

#PetInclusiveHousing #PeopleAndPetsTogether #LAWildfires #losangeles #petsandhousing #lastrong #pets #animals #family #news

Sweet sweet Frankie!• @k9kismet Frankie is looking for a foster in the Boulder, Colorado, or Long Beach, California areas.

In February of 2024, Frankie, his littermates, and both of his parents were surrendered to Long Beach Animal Care Services. Shortly after entering the shelter system, Giselle’s Legacy pulled Frankie and his family into their rescue. When the pups were old enough to be separated from their mom, Frankie was sent to foster with a family in Colorado. A short time later, Giselle’s Legacy stopped responding to their fosters, leaving Frankie and many other dogs, without support.

Frankie was born with hypospadias, a rare developmental defect that occurs when the urogenital folds don’t fuse properly during fetal development. In more severe cases like Frankie’s, the condition can also cause an underdeveloped penis. Thanks to the good Samaritans @dogsabandonedbygiselleslegacy who stepped in to help when his rescue bailed on him, and the generous supporter they secured, Frankie was able to receive treatment at Colorado State University (CSU). The surgical team removed Frankie’s non-functioning genitalia, neutered him, and widened his narrow rectum. The surgery was successful. However, shortly after surgery, he developed a urinary tract infection. Frankie has received treatment for his UTI while in our care, but it’s a tricky ecoli bacteria that may require additional treatment in the future. Frankie also has mild urinary incontinence. We aren’t sure if the incontinence is related to the UTI, his congenital abnormality, or a little bit of both, but it is very mild (light dribbles) and seems to happen only when he gets excited.

Frankie is a happy, friendly, absolutely adorable one-year-old pittie pup. He gets along well with people of all ages and dogs of all sizes.

If you have space in your ❤️ & 🏡 for this cutie-patootie, we’d love to hear from you!

Visit www.k9kismet.org today to fill out an application!

If you’d like to make a tax-deductible donation to help us with Frankie’s care, you may do so via:
▪️Zelle: donate@k9kismet.org
▪️PayPal: donate@k9kismet.org
#boulder #longbeach

See you at the Pack Walk! Saturday, Colorado Lagoon, 9 am on the corner of Orlena & Vermont. Ask us how to get involved with our Fire Relief Program for Altadena Pets and Their People (link in bio).

Our walks respect you and your dog’s need for space, help dogs learn to be calm around others and create an opportunity for us to meet and support each other. Walks among others can satisfy our dog’s need to belong and often lead to a long nap afterwards. And if you need help with any behavior challenges, we can offer suggestions to help you overcome or manage them. Please reach out!

Some of our dogs are scared. Some are shy. Some are reactive. Some are friendly, but learning how to be calm around others. We maintain these rules on our walks: a minimum of ten feet from others (unless dogs are together), one dog per handler, a six-foot or shorter leash (no retractables, please) and NO dog intros. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep their dogs safe and safely under control. If you can follow our rules, you are welcome to join us. Please feel free to use a muzzle if your dog would benefit from it. If you’re not sure if your dog would do well at a pack walk, please message us for more information.
#packwalk #longbeachdog

Our Altadena fire relief program for people & pets has launched and we need our community! We are connecting displaced people to resources and are currently working with 4 families with more on the horizon. We hope to provide help with housing, veterinary bills, supplies, and funds in order to keep pets with their people and we’re calling on our community for help. With more volunteers, partnerships and funds, we can continue to grow this program that prioritizes keeping pets with their people. DONATE to our program to connect these services directly to pet parents. VOLUNTEER to help us find pet-friendly rentals or other resources (training provided). We need your expertise in rentals, insurance and beyond. Recovery from the fires will take time. Altadena will need long-term assistance to help make it through and thrive. Join us in assisting this diverse community to become vibrant and whole again! Thank you! Links to help and links for assistance at link in bio.

Enormous thank you for the invaluable conversations and mentoring from one of our hero organizations @badrap_advocacy who helped so many after The Camp Fire in Northern California. You are amazing!

Sunday Pack Walk starts at 9 am at Nudae Coffee in Costa Mesa: See you there!

We’ll walk from the shop to the trails of Talbert Nature Preserve.

Our no-contact community pack walks are a great way to help your dog be calm around others.

Some of our dogs are scared. Some are shy. Some are reactive. Some are friendly, but learning how to be calm around others. We maintain these rules on our walks: a minimum of ten feet from others (unless dogs are together), one dog per handler, a six-foot or shorter leash (no retractables, please) and NO dog intros. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep their dogs safe and safely under control. If you can follow our rules, you are welcome to join us. Please feel free to use a muzzle if your dog would benefit from it. If you’re not sure if your dog would do well at a pack walk, please message us for more information.

Pack Walk & Gotcha Day celebration for LBACS alum, @beau_beau24 ! Treats for pups and humans while they last! Saturday, Colorado Lagoon, 9 am on the corner of Orlena & Vermont. Can’t wait to see you!

Our walks respect you and your dog’s need for space, help dogs learn to be calm around others and create an opportunity for us to meet and support each other. Walks among others can satisfy our dog’s need to belong and often lead to a long nap afterwards. And if you need help with any behavior challenges, we can offer suggestions to help you overcome or manage them. Please reach out!

Some of our dogs are scared. Some are shy. Some are reactive. Some are friendly, but learning how to be calm around others. We maintain these rules on our walks: a minimum of ten feet from others (unless dogs are together), one dog per handler, a six-foot or shorter leash (no retractables, please) and NO dog intros. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep their dogs safe and safely under control. If you can follow our rules, you are welcome to join us. Please feel free to use a muzzle if your dog would benefit from it. If you’re not sure if your dog would do well at a pack walk, please message us for more information.
#packwalk #gotchaday #dogbirrhday #longbeachdog

This Wednesday! It’s Pack Walk time! Meet at LBX at the corners of Worsham & McGowan just before at 6:30 pm! We leave promptly. Come join us!

Who should come to a pack walk? Shy dogs. Social dogs. Reactive dogs who are under good control of their human. Dogs who needs space. Dog-friendly dogs who need to learn to be calm around others. Dogs who need confidence-building. Dogs who are clueless. Pretty much any dog who can be safely handled by their human and kept from approaching other dogs. No intros ever on our pack walks. Also people who don’t like to walk alone, or who would enjoy walking with others. People who are looking for a community of dog loving people to engage with. People who are looking for help with behavior challenges, people who are looking for resources for their dogs. We hold space for each other. We support each other. Our pack walks are a judgement-free zone. As long as you can safely handle your dog, you are welcome to join us. We will see you there.

Our Pack Walks are not just a great way to safely socialize your dog and help them be calmer around others, they are also a hub for resources for the community. Please talk to us if you are experiencing challenges with your dog and need help finding the resources you need. Ask for Laura and I will do my best to point you in the right direction.

Dogs never meet on our pack walks. Please bring a six-foot or shorter leash and maintain a minimum of ten feet between dogs (feel free to take more space if you or your dog need it). One dog per handler. No dog intros on pack walks please. Everyone is responsible for their safety and the safety of their dogs. Let’s watch out for each other. Help your dog be calmer around others.
#packwalk ♥

We are creating a pet retention relief program for those impacted by the Eaton Fire. We’re here to assist for the long haul and will need helpers, resources & donations for the many challenging months ahead for those displaced by the fires. Want to help? Let us know!

This is an expansion of our community assistance programs to offer more robust help with supplies, resources & most vitally, housing issues which will be essential to keeping families together. Please stay tuned for the roll out of our program and consider joining our efforts. Southern California people have been amazing in coming together to help those impacted by the fires. But this will be a marathon, not a sprint, and we want to make sure to offer sustained help to people navigating multiple challenges.

Impacted by the fires and need support for you and your pet? Reach out. Know a rental that has no pet restrictions? Let us know about it. Interested in helping track down housing with no restrictions for pets? Contact us for that too. We will need all kinds of helpers, our community members and partners to step up with us in order to provide a safety net for people and their pets during this devastating time. As we connect to those who need assistance, we will communicate their needs so we can come together to help. Thank you all for your support and your amazing sense of community. More details to come.

I’ve seen this clip many times over the years, but never the interview with the dog dad shown here at the end. Thank you to everyone helping the animals and people suffering from the current LA fires. Repost @richie4u What a guy..🎩🤍 She’s part of family❤️🐶
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A story that deserves another go round. Jose Guzman and his dog “Gabanna”
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Jose Guzman ran right past firefighters and ran out with his dog. He says he found her hiding inside the bathroom which at the time was the only place that hadn’t burned.
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Guzman suffered burns on his face and hands.
In the blaze, Guzman, his wife and three daughters lost almost all their possessions, including the tools he uses for work.
Guzman works two jobs, in construction and as a landscaper. Amid the rubble and ruin, Guzman said he sees the blessings. He has his family and their love, including the love of one family member who can’t put her appreciation into words…
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#humanity #hero #inspiration #family #kids #dad #rescue #animals #love #feelgood #man #dadlife #life #dog #doglover #puppy #doggo #memes #pitbull #ilovemydog #cutedogs #motivation #dogsofinstagram #instagram

Can’t wait to see you at our spot! Saturday, Colorado Lagoon, 9 am on the corner of Orlena & Vermont. Come join the pack!

Our walks respect you and your dog’s need for space, help dogs learn to be calm around others and create an opportunity for us to meet and support each other. Walks among others can satisfy our dog’s need to belong and often lead to a long nap afterwards. And if you need help with any behavior challenges, we can offer suggestions to help you overcome or manage them. Please reach out!

Some of our dogs are scared. Some are shy. Some are reactive. Some are friendly, but learning how to be calm around others. We maintain these rules on our walks: a minimum of ten feet from others (unless dogs are together), one dog per handler, a six-foot or shorter leash (no retractables, please) and NO dog intros. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep their dogs safe and safely under control. If you can follow our rules, you are welcome to join us. Please feel free to use a muzzle if your dog would benefit from it. If you’re not sure if your dog would do well at a pack walk, please message us for more information.

@syds_rescuepack @torta.da.maltipoo

#packwalk #gotchaday #dogbirrhday #longbeachdog

We love seeing updates! Long Beach’s Canelo went from abandoned to stressed in the shelter to happy in his new home! What an awesome story! @lbanimalcare ♥️✨Repost @thebullterriergroup This poor soul was abandoned at a park by his previous owner and picked up by Animal Control Officers on 6/22/24. Reports from a witnesses say they observed someone at 6AM tie a dog up to the exercise equipment at Bixby Park. Canelo had no microchip or identification to locate an owner and determine if he was a lost dog or not. After being stuck at the shelter for over two weeks Canelo started showing high levels of anxiety in the kennel and was EUTH listed.

@calpawsrescue immediately stepped up to save his life 🙌

Canelo caught an eye of Yenifer and she immediately messaged us saying she’d love to adopt him! With the help of volunteers & networkers one week later Canelo was on his way to Alberta 🇨🇦 and the rest is history!
He’s living his life to the fullest, being spoiled just like he should be, has a warm bed, amazing parents & bunch of bull terrier friends to hang out with! 🙃

Canelo had overcome darkness, and had transformed into a beacon of joy, reminding everyone who crossed his path that hope can be found, even after the hardest of beginnings.

🐕❤️ Together, We Can Make a Difference! 🇨🇦🇺🇲
Don’t let distance stand in the way of love! 🩵

If you’re looking to adopt please fill out an adoption application in our Bio

🔗 https://californiapawsrescue.org/application/

#bullterrierrescuecanada #thebullterriergroup #bullterrierrescue #dogsofcanada #ebt #mbt #adoptabullterrier #adoptingsaveslives #calpawsrescue #adoptedandloved

This is a great resource for people who have been impacted by the fires in Los Angeles. • @animalwelfaredatacenter Pups Without Borders has worked with AWDC to create a web form and tracking database for managing orders for anyone affected by the wildfires in LA. Please help us spread the word to those who might need this resource. If your rescue organization or nonprofit needs a similar system, we’d love to help—we offer these services at no cost To non-profit organizations !

Here’s the form link: https://This www.animalwelfaredatacenter.org/emergency-supply-request/

You can also find it under “Submission Forms” on our website. It will be added to our Linktree tonight after we complete our current delivery.

Repost from @latimes
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During a disaster, getting to safety is the top priority. But for many Angelenos displaced by the devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles County, questions loom about what comes next.

The fires have destroyed thousands of structures and forced roughly 92,000 residents to evacuate. With some homes sitting empty and others reduced to rubble, here are answers you might need.

📷 @ginaferazzi

#lafires #Californiafires #palisades #eaton #malibu #altadena #losangeles #fires

Repost from @ktla5news
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Former shelter dogs that were once surrendered for being too “high energy” are now on the front lines in Los Angeles, searching through the rubble of the #PalisadesFire and #EatonFire.

The @searchdogfoundation in Santa Paula trains and partners the dogs with human handlers at fire departments across the country, free of charge.

Click the link in our bio to read more.

Saturday, 10 am at Nudae Coffee in Costa Mesa: we’re MOVING pack walk due to dangerous air quality in Long Beach. Again: no LB pack walk; let’s get to some fresh air in Costa Mesa with our dogs. Nudae is also accepting donations of goods for fire relief. See you there!

Costa Mesa Pack Walk is happening. Come for the coffee, to donate for fire relief & a walk in fresh air! Meet you at @nudaecoffee We’ll walk from the shop to the trails of Talbert Nature Preserve. Join us at 10 am!

Our no-contact community pack walks are a great way to help your dog be calm around others.

Some of our dogs are scared. Some are shy. Some are reactive. Some are friendly, but learning how to be calm around others. We maintain these rules on our walks: a minimum of ten feet from others (unless dogs are together), one dog per handler, a six-foot or shorter leash (no retractables, please) and NO dog intros. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep their dogs safe and safely under control. If you can follow our rules, you are welcome to join us. Please feel free to use a muzzle if your dog would benefit from it. If you’re not sure if your dog would do well at a pack walk, please message us for more information.

We’ve all been reeling from the devastation going on in our city and many others of us are scrambling to help friends, family and community members in harm’s way (please see fundraising link in bio for my friend’s family who lost their home in Altadena). I’m so moved by Long Beach efforts and now, how small businesses are responding, like our very own @rightmealz :
Long Beach, let’s keep the momentum going. 🤍 today was special. Thank you everyone who helped out.

Sorry all. Air quality is taking a turn for the worse, so we’ve decided to cancel the pack walk. See you soon and everyone stay safe!

This Wednesday evening is Pack Walk! Meet at LBX at the corners of Worsham & McGowan just before at 6:30 pm! We leave promptly. Come join us!

Who should come to a pack walk? Shy dogs. Social dogs. Reactive dogs who are under good control of their human. Dogs who needs space. Dog-friendly dogs who need to learn to be calm around others. Dogs who need confidence-building. Dogs who are clueless. Pretty much any dog who can be safely handled by their human and kept from approaching other dogs. No intros ever on our pack walks. Also people who don’t like to walk alone, or who would enjoy walking with others. People who are looking for a community of dog loving people to engage with. People who are looking for help with behavior challenges, people who are looking for resources for their dogs. We hold space for each other. We support each other. Our pack walks are a judgement-free zone. As long as you can safely handle your dog, you are welcome to join us. We will see you there.

Our Pack Walks are not just a great way to safely socialize your dog and help them be calmer around others, they are also a hub for resources for the community. Please talk to us if you are experiencing challenges with your dog and need help finding the resources you need. Ask for Laura and I will do my best to point you in the right direction.

Dogs never meet on our pack walks. Please bring a six-foot or shorter leash and maintain a minimum of ten feet between dogs (feel free to take more space if you or your dog need it). One dog per handler. No dog intros on pack walks please. Everyone is responsible for their safety and the safety of their dogs. Let’s watch out for each other. Help your dog be calmer around others.
#packwalk ♥

Ruby (FKA Marilyn at @lbanimalcare ) graced us with her adorable presence at our weekend pack walk. We’re so happy to see her thriving in an amazing home (just look at her smile!). Next pack walks are this Wednesday, 6:30 pm at LBX and Saturday, 9 am at Colorado Lagoon. Our pack walks are great for connecting to the LB dog-loving community and to our free resources. Schedule a partner walk with us during the walk or a leash assistance session after the walk by filling out our assistance request form in our bio. Let us know if you have any questions. See you soon!

We LOVE having Shane & his foster mom as part of our pack walks & community. Maybe a LB resident wants to be the forever family for this gorgeous boy & join our weekly pack walks. LA & OC, we’re looking at you, too. Read his story & how many people have touched his life and share him. His family is out there somewhere. The real ones never forget where they came from-every day! Since April 2022…
🐶”My rescue group, @wattsproject is shutting down operations.😢 I’m so glad they were still going strong when I needed them most! Who knows where I would be today if it weren’t for their hustle!
🎆2022…Someone did not want me to die in the shelter, and drove two hours to get me, but he couldn’t keep me. I needed a plan. When they heard this, the #WPteam moved mountains for me, somehow raised the funds with the help of this village, and thankfully our friends @humblek9 said, “Breathe, we got you!” @little_cvrse joined us for the ride into rescue. I spent time with the trainers where they helped me to be chill in this world.
When it was time for my surgery to repair my ACL rupture, my friend James @animalwellnesscenters was my personal valet, and the amazing Dr. Pedraza @smartapproachvet worked his magic and I’ve got a “tibial tuberosity advancement implant”. (They found a BB in my leg—everyone was heartbroken that someone had once been that mean to me!)
I healed overtime and I’ve made friends with family members, like my uncle @timdubransky , I socialize on pack walks with @blockheadbrigade and @larpbo friend . With the confidence built training with my friend @redemptiontails.llc and the DAILY assists of the best shelter aunties, @pawpals_southlashelter , we achieved a successful integration into the pack with my foster sibs Moxie and Chico by taking things truly slow and structured.
I’m doing alright! I’m safe and loved in my foster home, but foster momma would really love for me to know what it’s like to have someone CHOOSE ME to join their family. Yes, I am #ADOPTABLE to someone who knows how to lead and advocate for a big guy like me. If you’re interested in experiencing a dating process with me, send a DM or email savingwattsdogs@gmail.com . “

First Pack Walk of 2025! Saturday, Colorado Lagoon, 9 am on the corner of Orlena & Vermont. Come join the pack!

Our walks respect you and your dog’s need for space, help dogs learn to be calm around others and create an opportunity for us to meet and support each other. Walks among others can satisfy our dog’s need to belong and often lead to a long nap afterwards. And if you need help with any behavior challenges, we can offer suggestions to help you overcome or manage them. Please reach out!

Some of our dogs are scared. Some are shy. Some are reactive. Some are friendly, but learning how to be calm around others. We maintain these rules on our walks: a minimum of ten feet from others (unless dogs are together), one dog per handler, a six-foot or shorter leash (no retractables, please) and NO dog intros. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep their dogs safe and safely under control. If you can follow our rules, you are welcome to join us. Please feel free to use a muzzle if your dog would benefit from it. If you’re not sure if your dog would do well at a pack walk, please message us for more information.

@syds_rescuepack @torta.da.maltipoo

#packwalk #gotchaday #dogbirrhday #longbeachdog

So much fun watching off leash, unfettered J🐸, Ginger & Costello running in an enclosed field where our bestie, #gigiisadiva used to run. We let our ears flop and fly in memory of our favorite little gf and went on the best adventure with her mom. We then hit a beautiful trail lined with oak trees beside a trickling creek. It is really dreamy up here. Thank you, Auntie @wb714 for being our tour guide today. We had a blast! Look at Johnny fly!! • Repost @wb714

All the good things in 2024, all wrapped up in fur and four legs (or 3!). Thank you to all who made it an adventure. ♥️✨

✨ADOPTABLES!✨Repost from @lbanimalcare
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LB Animal Care wishes you a safe and happy New Years Eve! ✨ As a reminder, we will be closed, tomorrow January 1st, but will resume normal business hours on January 2nd.

Adoptable dogs featured:
🐶 Casey (A734547)
🐶Gumbo (A705236)
🐶 Cheerio (A732947)
🐶 Potluck (A727370)

Browse all of our adoptable animals by visiting our website: longbeach.gov/ACS

📍 7700 E Spring St. Long Beach, CA 90815
10:00 am - 5:30 pm (Thursday and Friday)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Sat and Sun)

ZOEY! This sweet girl hasn’t gotten one adoption app, despite being great on leash, a good couch snuggler and a lover of squeaky toys. Please help us share this beautiful girl. Repost from @lbanimalcare
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We can’t understand why Zoey (A717007) hasn’t received a SINGLE adoption application yet! This loving girl is patiently waiting for her forever home, and she truly deserves one.

About Zoey:
- A loyal and loving companion who’s always ready to cuddle on the couch
- Loves squeaky toys, walks, and a good game of chase!
- Walks beautifully on a leash and enjoys calm outings
- Would thrive in a quiet, calm home with regular playtime
- A perfect match for someone looking for a dependable, loving dog

Let’s help Zoey find the home she’s been waiting for. Share this post and let’s get her the love she deserves! 🩷

✨ To schedule a meet and greet, please email petfoster@longbeach.gov ✨

Thank you for leading the pack, @torta.da.maltipoo ! We appreciate you!!♥️✨ Repost from @torta.da.maltipoo
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Leading the Blockhead Brigade Pack Walk for the last time this year was an absolute honor! 🐾✨ Torta and I embraced the crisp Saturday morning air, surrounded by an amazing community of pups and their humans. 🐶❤️

There’s something so special about coming together, walking as a pack, and sharing these moments. Here’s to many more pack adventures in the new year! 🌟 Who else is ready for 2025 walks? 🙌 #PackWalkLeader #BlockheadBrigade #TortaOnTheMove #EndOfYearAdventures #TortaDaMaltipoo #lovealldogs

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