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Come walk with us! Saturday, Colorado Lagoon, 9 am on the corner of Orlena & Vermont. Come join us!

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

Come walk with us! Saturday, Colorado Lagoon, 9 am on the corner of Orlena & Vermont. Come join us!

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

nose. Cozy, sleepy day for Ginger.

nose. Cozy, sleepy day for Ginger.

Our weekend pack walk celebration of dia de los muertos was attended by some of the cutest pups and awesome humans. Among them… Repost from @adventuresofabigandlittle
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Dia De Los Muertos pack walk today with @blockheadbrigade. The boys loved all the new sniffs and treats at the end. @dan_deville @windystarfire

Our weekend pack walk celebration of dia de los muertos was attended by some of the cutest pups and awesome humans. Among them… Repost from @adventuresofabigandlittle
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Dia De Los Muertos pack walk today with @blockheadbrigade. The boys loved all the new sniffs and treats at the end. @dan_deville @windystarfire

Happy Halloween Season! Hope you and your pups are having a great weekend! See you soon!

Happy Halloween Season! Hope you and your pups are having a great weekend! See you soon!

I love our community and the people and dogs that make it so special and amazing. Repost @ozzy_the_husky_of_darkness • Feliz Día de los Muertos ☠️🌺❤️

A big shout out to @blockheadbrigade and @laura.vena for the post pack walk celebration 🎉

Every Saturday our pack walks give us a safe space for our dogs and a strong sense of community for their humans.

Today we had the pleasure of celebrating Dia de los Muertos 🌺 with some yummy treats 🍪, a photo op 📸 and lots of friends, furry and human alike, to hang out with 🙏🏻

Ozzy looks forward to every Saturday so he can practice being a good boy and see his friends… and you know what? So do me and his dad 🖤

I love our community and the people and dogs that make it so special and amazing. Repost @ozzy_the_husky_of_darkness • Feliz Día de los Muertos ☠️🌺❤️

A big shout out to @blockheadbrigade and @laura.vena for the post pack walk celebration 🎉

Every Saturday our pack walks give us a safe space for our dogs and a strong sense of community for their humans.

Today we had the pleasure of celebrating Dia de los Muertos 🌺 with some yummy treats 🍪, a photo op 📸 and lots of friends, furry and human alike, to hang out with 🙏🏻

Ozzy looks forward to every Saturday so he can practice being a good boy and see his friends… and you know what? So do me and his dad 🖤

Who can relate? 🙋🏻‍♀️
Repost @readyfreddie_therescue • Caught red-handed by the pupparazi 😂
📸 @tails_of_change

#dogmom #dogmomlife #dogreels #dogreelsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram

Who can relate? 🙋🏻‍♀️
Repost @readyfreddie_therescue • Caught red-handed by the pupparazi 😂
📸 @tails_of_change

#dogmom #dogmomlife #dogreels #dogreelsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram

Join us this Saturday at 9 am for a spooky pup parade! To honor Day of the Dead and the Halloween season, we will have a spooky photo booth, treats for pups and humans and a pack walk parade! Costumes and seasonal bandannas welcome, but optional, based on you and your dog’s comfort. We can’t wait to see you all out there!

Come walk with us Saturday, Colorado Lagoon, 9 am on the corner of Orlena & Vermont. Come join us!

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

Join us this Saturday at 9 am for a spooky pup parade! To honor Day of the Dead and the Halloween season, we will have a spooky photo booth, treats for pups and humans and a pack walk parade! Costumes and seasonal bandannas welcome, but optional, based on you and your dog’s comfort. We can’t wait to see you all out there!

Come walk with us Saturday, Colorado Lagoon, 9 am on the corner of Orlena & Vermont. Come join us!

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

“Dis mine”

A very nice man and his daughter at the pet food supply, but Ginger a yummy treat after letting us know that he has a dog with an amputated limb as well. This sweet gesture made our day and what an incredible lesson for his young daughter. Thank you to this awesome guy and please spread kindness.

“Dis mine”

A very nice man and his daughter at the pet food supply, but Ginger a yummy treat after letting us know that he has a dog with an amputated limb as well. This sweet gesture made our day and what an incredible lesson for his young daughter. Thank you to this awesome guy and please spread kindness.

Join us this Saturday at 9 am for a spooky pup parade! To honor Day of the Dead and the Halloween season, we will have a spooky photo booth, treats for pups and humans and a pack walk parade! Costumes and seasonal bandannas welcome, but optional, based on you and your dog’s comfort. We can’t wait to see you all out there!

Come walk with us Saturday, Colorado Lagoon, 9 am on the corner of Orlena & Vermont. Come join us!

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

Join us this Saturday at 9 am for a spooky pup parade! To honor Day of the Dead and the Halloween season, we will have a spooky photo booth, treats for pups and humans and a pack walk parade! Costumes and seasonal bandannas welcome, but optional, based on you and your dog’s comfort. We can’t wait to see you all out there!

Come walk with us Saturday, Colorado Lagoon, 9 am on the corner of Orlena & Vermont. Come join us!

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

Happy (almost) Halloween! Despite the facial expression, Ginger loves going out to see Halloween houses and is a fearless girl. Actually, she likes being out anywhere, any time but most especially with people (aunties and uncles) and other dogs. Keep an eye out later this week for our favorite Halloween walk in Long Beach. Last night in the country club area, there were some amazing Halloween houses. But it seems like there are fewer decorations or fewer houses decorated this year. How sad. Do you celebrate Halloween with your pup? If nothing else, it’s important to be mindful of the dangers that trick-or-treat can present like the presence of chocolate and poisonous additives in candy and other treats. Stay safe, enjoy yourself and take your pup for a walk or an outing if you’re able. 🎃

Happy (almost) Halloween! Despite the facial expression, Ginger loves going out to see Halloween houses and is a fearless girl. Actually, she likes being out anywhere, any time but most especially with people (aunties and uncles) and other dogs. Keep an eye out later this week for our favorite Halloween walk in Long Beach. Last night in the country club area, there were some amazing Halloween houses. But it seems like there are fewer decorations or fewer houses decorated this year. How sad. Do you celebrate Halloween with your pup? If nothing else, it’s important to be mindful of the dangers that trick-or-treat can present like the presence of chocolate and poisonous additives in candy and other treats. Stay safe, enjoy yourself and take your pup for a walk or an outing if you’re able. 🎃

I remember what a sweet boy Trouble was at the shelter and how happy I was that he found such a loving home after losing everything. What a wonderfully lucky dog he was to be loved so much. Repost from @camou562
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#díademuertos for pets. Except this shrine stays up year round. We think about him a lot still. I think him about him a lot #pitbull #bully #dogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #rescuedog

I remember what a sweet boy Trouble was at the shelter and how happy I was that he found such a loving home after losing everything. What a wonderfully lucky dog he was to be loved so much. Repost from @camou562
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#díademuertos for pets. Except this shrine stays up year round. We think about him a lot still. I think him about him a lot #pitbull #bully #dogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #rescuedog

Thank you Lisa for an incredible workshop on teaching a deeper understanding of the place play can have in our dogs’ lives and interactions with us. This is definitely information all dog people should know and we will do our part to share it with the communities we interact with. We appreciate you! ♥️✨@livelovedogtraining x @blockheadbrigade = dream team!

Blockhead Brigade’s Urban Dog workshop on fulfillment through play was a great learning experience for both humans and dogs. We discussed concepts that people can put into play (literally) with their own dogs, as well as help support shelter dogs and community members’ dogs.

Our main topic of conversation was observing dogs’ behavior based on the predatory sequence, and finding a game or activity that helps the dog express those drives in a safe and fun way.

Which of these do you think your dog loves best?
👀 Searching
🥷 Stalking
🏃‍♂️ Chasing
🥊 Fighting
🎉 Celebration
🍽️ Consumption

#livelovedogtraining #playbasedtraining #trainingwithoutconflict #twc

Thank you Lisa for an incredible workshop on teaching a deeper understanding of the place play can have in our dogs’ lives and interactions with us. This is definitely information all dog people should know and we will do our part to share it with the communities we interact with. We appreciate you! ♥️✨@livelovedogtraining x @blockheadbrigade = dream team!

Blockhead Brigade’s Urban Dog workshop on fulfillment through play was a great learning experience for both humans and dogs. We discussed concepts that people can put into play (literally) with their own dogs, as well as help support shelter dogs and community members’ dogs.

Our main topic of conversation was observing dogs’ behavior based on the predatory sequence, and finding a game or activity that helps the dog express those drives in a safe and fun way.

Which of these do you think your dog loves best?
👀 Searching
🥷 Stalking
🏃‍♂️ Chasing
🥊 Fighting
🎉 Celebration
🍽️ Consumption

#livelovedogtraining #playbasedtraining #trainingwithoutconflict #twc

October 27 is Day of the Dead for Pets. I’ve started an altar (ofrenda) and will finish it throughout the day. Need ideas on how to honor the beloved pets you’ve lost? Here are some things to add to your altar:

Candles: they represent the light that guides the soul back home. Marigolds: their color and scent help mark the path to the afterlife. Their favorite food or treats (I’ll have to keep an eye on Johnny🐸). A bowl of water: a symbol of purity and rest after their long spiritual journey. Photos: you can also write their name down or write a poem to them or a remembrance. Toys.

Willa, Ronin, Leona, Che, Sadie and Wolf are part of me forever although their physical bodies have been gone from this world for a long time. Each impacted me deeply and made me the person that I am. They taught me how to love and live in many ways and inspired me to start this organization. It is my deep honor to have known and loved them with all my heart.

October 27 is Day of the Dead for Pets. I’ve started an altar (ofrenda) and will finish it throughout the day. Need ideas on how to honor the beloved pets you’ve lost? Here are some things to add to your altar:

Candles: they represent the light that guides the soul back home. Marigolds: their color and scent help mark the path to the afterlife. Their favorite food or treats (I’ll have to keep an eye on Johnny🐸). A bowl of water: a symbol of purity and rest after their long spiritual journey. Photos: you can also write their name down or write a poem to them or a remembrance. Toys.

Willa, Ronin, Leona, Che, Sadie and Wolf are part of me forever although their physical bodies have been gone from this world for a long time. Each impacted me deeply and made me the person that I am. They taught me how to love and live in many ways and inspired me to start this organization. It is my deep honor to have known and loved them with all my heart.

PLAY with your dogs! Repost from @torta.da.maltipoo • Today we got to learn from one of the best — Lisa — about the power of play! 🐾 From chasing to stalking to those big celebration moments, we explored how play strengthens connection, builds trust, and brings out the best in our pups. 💙

We’re excited to keep practicing and helping others in our community discover the joy in every wag and zoomie!

Thanks @livelovedogtraining & @blockheadbrigade 🫶🏻

#PowerOfPlay #DogTrainingJourney #BlockheadBrigade #DogCommunity #MaltipooMoments #LearningTogether #DogBehavior #PositiveReinforcement #PupGoals #DogTrainingLife #TortaDaMaltipoo @torta.da.maltipoo

PLAY with your dogs! Repost from @torta.da.maltipoo • Today we got to learn from one of the best — Lisa — about the power of play! 🐾 From chasing to stalking to those big celebration moments, we explored how play strengthens connection, builds trust, and brings out the best in our pups. 💙

We’re excited to keep practicing and helping others in our community discover the joy in every wag and zoomie!

Thanks @livelovedogtraining & @blockheadbrigade 🫶🏻

#PowerOfPlay #DogTrainingJourney #BlockheadBrigade #DogCommunity #MaltipooMoments #LearningTogether #DogBehavior #PositiveReinforcement #PupGoals #DogTrainingLife #TortaDaMaltipoo @torta.da.maltipoo

🎃SUNDAY!🎃We will be in Costa Mesa for a Halloween Season Pack Walk with @nudaecoffee • Costumes & seasonal bandanas encouraged if your dog is comfortable with them. Meet you at the shop at 9 and we will get started immediately on our way!

Have you signed our release yet? You only need to sign it once to attend any of our events and it can be found by clicking the link in our 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 @syds_rescuepack

🎃SUNDAY!🎃We will be in Costa Mesa for a Halloween Season Pack Walk with @nudaecoffee • Costumes & seasonal bandanas encouraged if your dog is comfortable with them. Meet you at the shop at 9 and we will get started immediately on our way!

Have you signed our release yet? You only need to sign it once to attend any of our events and it can be found by clicking the link in our 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 @syds_rescuepack

Nash needs help! Repost @lisa_pawpals ⚠️ URGENT: Nash has until 10/28 to be saved.

The shelter so kindly gave him an extended exit date — but Nash is still struggling with kennel stress and needs out as soon as possible. 💔

He’s a young, friendly, goofy boy who loves attention and knows some commands. Nash just wants someone to see him and give him a chance.

Nash
Pet ID: #A738596
Location: Long Beach Animal Care Services
Address: 7700 East Spring St. Long Beach, CA 90815
Email: AnimaIRescue@longbeach.gov
Phone: (562) 570-3080

#SaveNash #UrgentDog #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #Fosteringsaveslives #ShelterDogsOfInstagram #AdoptMe #LongBeachShelterDogs #Dogsoftiktok #UrgentRescue #SaveAShelterDog

Nash needs help! Repost @lisa_pawpals ⚠️ URGENT: Nash has until 10/28 to be saved.

The shelter so kindly gave him an extended exit date — but Nash is still struggling with kennel stress and needs out as soon as possible. 💔

He’s a young, friendly, goofy boy who loves attention and knows some commands. Nash just wants someone to see him and give him a chance.

Nash
Pet ID: #A738596
Location: Long Beach Animal Care Services
Address: 7700 East Spring St. Long Beach, CA 90815
Email: AnimaIRescue@longbeach.gov
Phone: (562) 570-3080

#SaveNash #UrgentDog #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #Fosteringsaveslives #ShelterDogsOfInstagram #AdoptMe #LongBeachShelterDogs #Dogsoftiktok #UrgentRescue #SaveAShelterDog

Sweet Johnny napping between bouts of playtime🐸

Sweet Johnny napping between bouts of playtime🐸

THIS Sunday, join us for a Halloween pack walk in Costa Mesa starting at @nudaecoffee at 9 am. Costumes or seasonal bandannas encouraged if temperatures permit and your dog is comfortable with it. Please be prompt and arrive a few minutes early because it gets real awkward loitering in the parking lot. Haha. See you there!

THIS Sunday, join us for a Halloween pack walk in Costa Mesa starting at @nudaecoffee at 9 am. Costumes or seasonal bandannas encouraged if temperatures permit and your dog is comfortable with it. Please be prompt and arrive a few minutes early because it gets real awkward loitering in the parking lot. Haha. See you there!

LBACS volunteers asked me to share sweet Nash, who has an exit date of Oct 28. They love him. Please please share him to save his life. Repost @lisa_pawpals I absolutely LOVE Nash!
This boy has been at the shelter since March 2025. He came in with butchered cropped ears and was pretty timid. Recently he’s been developing kennel stress and he needs out ASAP. While the volunteers prioritize to get him out daily, it is not the same as being in a home setting. Once he’s out of his kennel, Nash is as sweet and can be. Loves hanging out in my lap and playing fetch. He walks slowly and likes to smell everything. He’s been in playgroups with similar size dogs. He has until 10/21/25 to find a home or be pulled by a rescue.
Please help us share Nash. All it takes is one person to see his potentials.

HI! My Name Is Nash Pet ID: #A738596
Intake Date: 03/27/2025
Adopted: 06/12/2025
Returned: 06/13/2025
Gender: Male
Age: 2 Years Old
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Found At: 2300 E Harding St, Long Beach, CA 90805
• If you or someone you know can help please contact the shelter at 562.570.3080 or AnimalRescue@longbeach.gov
Location: Long Beach Animal Care Services
Address: 7700 East Spring St. Long Beach, CA 90815
Email: AnimaIRescue@longbeach.gov
Phone: (562) 570-3080

LBACS volunteers asked me to share sweet Nash, who has an exit date of Oct 28. They love him. Please please share him to save his life. Repost @lisa_pawpals I absolutely LOVE Nash!
This boy has been at the shelter since March 2025. He came in with butchered cropped ears and was pretty timid. Recently he’s been developing kennel stress and he needs out ASAP. While the volunteers prioritize to get him out daily, it is not the same as being in a home setting. Once he’s out of his kennel, Nash is as sweet and can be. Loves hanging out in my lap and playing fetch. He walks slowly and likes to smell everything. He’s been in playgroups with similar size dogs. He has until 10/21/25 to find a home or be pulled by a rescue.
Please help us share Nash. All it takes is one person to see his potentials.

HI! My Name Is Nash Pet ID: #A738596
Intake Date: 03/27/2025
Adopted: 06/12/2025
Returned: 06/13/2025
Gender: Male
Age: 2 Years Old
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Found At: 2300 E Harding St, Long Beach, CA 90805
• If you or someone you know can help please contact the shelter at 562.570.3080 or AnimalRescue@longbeach.gov
Location: Long Beach Animal Care Services
Address: 7700 East Spring St. Long Beach, CA 90815
Email: AnimaIRescue@longbeach.gov
Phone: (562) 570-3080

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! You can have a tremendous impact on getting them seen and saved! Repost from @agoldphoto
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This month, I’m on a mission to photograph 100+ Shelter Pitties to give them a Second Shot at adoption! These are all available from the @humanesocietytampa in Tampa, Florida.

I replace their intake photo, with a second one, to give them a Second Shot at adoption!

Whose Second Shot transformation is your favorite?

Thanks to @foreverlawnoftampabay for sponsoring their Second Shots!

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! You can have a tremendous impact on getting them seen and saved! Repost from @agoldphoto
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This month, I’m on a mission to photograph 100+ Shelter Pitties to give them a Second Shot at adoption! These are all available from the @humanesocietytampa in Tampa, Florida.

I replace their intake photo, with a second one, to give them a Second Shot at adoption!

Whose Second Shot transformation is your favorite?

Thanks to @foreverlawnoftampabay for sponsoring their Second Shots!

Who’s joining us? This Wednesday • LBX • 6:30 pm • corner of Worsham & McGowan. Let’s walk together!

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

Who’s joining us? This Wednesday • LBX • 6:30 pm • corner of Worsham & McGowan. Let’s walk together!

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

The laser sharp focus of a frog🐸

The laser sharp focus of a frog🐸

Bossy tripod on an early morning adventure.🧜🏼‍♀️✨

Bossy tripod on an early morning adventure.🧜🏼‍♀️✨

Snapped a photo of these two boys at the end of their walk today. Thank you @dakotathe_d.o.g for hanging out with me today. I love hanging out with friends.✨♥️

Snapped a photo of these two boys at the end of their walk today. Thank you @dakotathe_d.o.g for hanging out with me today. I love hanging out with friends.✨♥️

Teddy’s mom is like us all: super busy. Teddy gets plenty of outdoor time, but to keep him fulfilled, they add inside engagement like what’s captured here. She sent me the video, along with this info: “Hi! Sharing a Teddy enrichment video… Here we took all his toys and threw them around the room and hid treats/kibble under or in them. He loved it.”

These kinds of exercises are really great to help reduce anxiety or to tire out active dogs. If you have good examples of enrichment, you do to keep your dog, satisfied and happy, please tag us when you post it, especially if you’re one of our regular community members. Thank you!

🎥: @mniem16

Teddy’s mom is like us all: super busy. Teddy gets plenty of outdoor time, but to keep him fulfilled, they add inside engagement like what’s captured here. She sent me the video, along with this info: “Hi! Sharing a Teddy enrichment video… Here we took all his toys and threw them around the room and hid treats/kibble under or in them. He loved it.”

These kinds of exercises are really great to help reduce anxiety or to tire out active dogs. If you have good examples of enrichment, you do to keep your dog, satisfied and happy, please tag us when you post it, especially if you’re one of our regular community members. Thank you!

🎥: @mniem16

Some great pups & great memories from PBAD2025 • Repost @lifewith_micaelaliu Reminiscing about last Saturday’s event with @kennelevictionrescue for Pitbull Appreciation Month hosted by @blockheadbrigade 🤩🥰

Met so many awesome people! Loved connecting faces with all the social media handles, so many deserving dogs looking for their furever homes, amazing vendors, trainers setup a agility course, there was even a Pack Walk ( Eve was over it before we even got halfway 😆)

I had a blast & look forward to supporting upcoming events!

PSA 📣 all the dogs in the reel are still available for adoption!
For more information reach out to Sam @kennelevictionrescue

#blockheadbrigade #pitbullappreciationmonth #pitbull #pitbullsofinstagram #dogmom #fosterdog #adoptdontshop #adoptadog #rescuedog #fosterdogsofinstagram #fosteringsaveslives❤️🐶 #coloradolagoon #longbeach #adoptionevent

Some great pups & great memories from PBAD2025 • Repost @lifewith_micaelaliu Reminiscing about last Saturday’s event with @kennelevictionrescue for Pitbull Appreciation Month hosted by @blockheadbrigade 🤩🥰

Met so many awesome people! Loved connecting faces with all the social media handles, so many deserving dogs looking for their furever homes, amazing vendors, trainers setup a agility course, there was even a Pack Walk ( Eve was over it before we even got halfway 😆)

I had a blast & look forward to supporting upcoming events!

PSA 📣 all the dogs in the reel are still available for adoption!
For more information reach out to Sam @kennelevictionrescue

#blockheadbrigade #pitbullappreciationmonth #pitbull #pitbullsofinstagram #dogmom #fosterdog #adoptdontshop #adoptadog #rescuedog #fosterdogsofinstagram #fosteringsaveslives❤️🐶 #coloradolagoon #longbeach #adoptionevent

Not sure where I can fit🤔

Not sure where I can fit🤔

Costa Mesa Halloween Pack Walk, Sunday, Oct 26 at 9 am. Meet at @nudaecoffee • Costumes or themed bandanas are encouraged, but only if your pup is comfortable wearing them! See you there!

Have you signed our release yet? You only need to sign it once to attend any of our events and it can be found by clicking the link in our 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 Repost from @nudaecoffee
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Ghouls, ghosts, and good dogs only 🐶👻

Halloween Pack Walk (costumes encouraged but optional) next Sunday, 10/26:

☕️ Meet at 8:45am

🐾 Walk at 9am

💸 20% off at the shop for walkers

Nervous-dog friendly walk in collaboration with @blockheadbrigade !!

#halloweenevents #ochalloween #dogfriendlyevents #occoffeeshop #costamesacommunity #packwalk

Costa Mesa Halloween Pack Walk, Sunday, Oct 26 at 9 am. Meet at @nudaecoffee • Costumes or themed bandanas are encouraged, but only if your pup is comfortable wearing them! See you there!

Have you signed our release yet? You only need to sign it once to attend any of our events and it can be found by clicking the link in our 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 Repost from @nudaecoffee
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Ghouls, ghosts, and good dogs only 🐶👻

Halloween Pack Walk (costumes encouraged but optional) next Sunday, 10/26:

☕️ Meet at 8:45am

🐾 Walk at 9am

💸 20% off at the shop for walkers

Nervous-dog friendly walk in collaboration with @blockheadbrigade !!

#halloweenevents #ochalloween #dogfriendlyevents #occoffeeshop #costamesacommunity #packwalk

J🐸 in his natural habitat

J🐸 in his natural habitat

Oof. This lil dude. How has he been waiting so long for a forever? Adorabull. Repost from @bulliesandbuddies
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Looking for an itty-bitty Pittie!???

Hugs ❤️

To know hugs is to love him. He is such an exceptional boy. He absolutely loves other dogs and is super playful. He also loves all humans including kids that are older because sometimes he will try to match their energy😮 lol
He is so damn smart learns very quickly. He can be stubborn, but what Bullie isn’t. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Hugs will make a great addition to an active home that is willing to love him and give him rules. He absolutely loves all dogs and is good with cats as long as they’re super dog friendly. ❤️

Hugs is truly a gem of a boy get your applications in and let’s get this boy Adopted 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

If you’re interested, fill out an application at Bulliesandbuddies.com

Oof. This lil dude. How has he been waiting so long for a forever? Adorabull. Repost from @bulliesandbuddies
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Looking for an itty-bitty Pittie!???

Hugs ❤️

To know hugs is to love him. He is such an exceptional boy. He absolutely loves other dogs and is super playful. He also loves all humans including kids that are older because sometimes he will try to match their energy😮 lol
He is so damn smart learns very quickly. He can be stubborn, but what Bullie isn’t. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Hugs will make a great addition to an active home that is willing to love him and give him rules. He absolutely loves all dogs and is good with cats as long as they’re super dog friendly. ❤️

Hugs is truly a gem of a boy get your applications in and let’s get this boy Adopted 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

If you’re interested, fill out an application at Bulliesandbuddies.com

Bring your boo! We have pack walks every Saturday at 9 am at Colorado Lagoon & every 2nd & 4th Wednesday eve at 6:30 pm at LBX. Once a moth, we head over to Costa Mesa to walk from @nudaecoffee to Talbert Nature Preserve. Since it’s spooky season, we have some themed walks coming up. We hope to see you there!

Don’t forget to sign our one-time release to attend our walks. And we suggest only dressing your dog in costume if they seem to tolerate it very well or even enjoy it. Bandannas are always a safe bet. See you on the path!

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.

Bring your boo! We have pack walks every Saturday at 9 am at Colorado Lagoon & every 2nd & 4th Wednesday eve at 6:30 pm at LBX. Once a moth, we head over to Costa Mesa to walk from @nudaecoffee to Talbert Nature Preserve. Since it’s spooky season, we have some themed walks coming up. We hope to see you there!

Don’t forget to sign our one-time release to attend our walks. And we suggest only dressing your dog in costume if they seem to tolerate it very well or even enjoy it. Bandannas are always a safe bet. See you on the path!

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.

Oof, guys! Adoptable Pickle from @bulliesandbuddies !! He’s so beautiful and what a sweet personality! Share him please. Repost from @bulliesandbuddies • Meet Pickles❤️

this adorable big boy Pittie is 4 months old , smart, loving, and super sweet.

He loves dogs, but he loves humans more , if he could cuddle all day, he would.

Pickles is house and crate trained super food motivated, loves dogs, cats, and kids❤️

He has the most beautiful, soft Fawn coat and beautiful light eyes that mesmerize you 🥰

He will make a great addition to a family ready to raise a puppy .

If you are interested, go to Bulliesandbuddies.com

Oof, guys! Adoptable Pickle from @bulliesandbuddies !! He’s so beautiful and what a sweet personality! Share him please. Repost from @bulliesandbuddies • Meet Pickles❤️

this adorable big boy Pittie is 4 months old , smart, loving, and super sweet.

He loves dogs, but he loves humans more , if he could cuddle all day, he would.

Pickles is house and crate trained super food motivated, loves dogs, cats, and kids❤️

He has the most beautiful, soft Fawn coat and beautiful light eyes that mesmerize you 🥰

He will make a great addition to a family ready to raise a puppy .

If you are interested, go to Bulliesandbuddies.com

A n d we have a winner! The winner of the Paw Paws Dog Treadmill is 🥁KARISSA NG🥳! Check your email and reach out to us there or here so we can schedule. Pick up. If we don’t hear back within five business days, the rest of you still have a chance to win! But hopefully, Karissa will be in touch soon. Thanks to every person who participated in our drawing and who came out to Pit Bull Appreciation Day! #pbad2025 #pitbullappreciationday

A n d we have a winner! The winner of the Paw Paws Dog Treadmill is 🥁KARISSA NG🥳! Check your email and reach out to us there or here so we can schedule. Pick up. If we don’t hear back within five business days, the rest of you still have a chance to win! But hopefully, Karissa will be in touch soon. Thanks to every person who participated in our drawing and who came out to Pit Bull Appreciation Day! #pbad2025 #pitbullappreciationday

What I love best about Pit Bull Appreciation Day is the gathering of community: there are so many stories going on at the same time and I love to see what memories were made outside of my personal experiences that day. Thank you to all my friends and community members who came out and represented and made it fun and memorable. You make this community a better place for dogs and their people. ✨♥️✨Repost @zoomroomlb A huge thank-you to @blockheadbrigade for bringing the community together for Pitbull Appreciation Day! 💙
Let’s continue promoting kindness, education, and adoption — every dog deserves a chance!

#adoptdontshop #spreadawareness #awareness #zoomroomlb #dogtraining #dogsoflongbeach #longbeach #positivereinforcement #trainingdogs #pitbullappreciation #pitbullappreciationday #allbreedsmatter

What I love best about Pit Bull Appreciation Day is the gathering of community: there are so many stories going on at the same time and I love to see what memories were made outside of my personal experiences that day. Thank you to all my friends and community members who came out and represented and made it fun and memorable. You make this community a better place for dogs and their people. ✨♥️✨Repost @zoomroomlb A huge thank-you to @blockheadbrigade for bringing the community together for Pitbull Appreciation Day! 💙
Let’s continue promoting kindness, education, and adoption — every dog deserves a chance!

#adoptdontshop #spreadawareness #awareness #zoomroomlb #dogtraining #dogsoflongbeach #longbeach #positivereinforcement #trainingdogs #pitbullappreciation #pitbullappreciationday #allbreedsmatter

Sharing again…This is the story of Daryl and Zoey. They live in a parking lot, but they are home to each other. When we met them, we were so moved by Daryl’s concern for Zoey, who was recently suffering from a chronic upset tummy. This is a man who has given Zoey more love and comfort than I’ve seen many housed dogs receive. She has a soft bed, warm blankets and a sweet ride (trailer) on her dad’s bike so they can go everywhere together. Zoey is always by his side. And he refuses housing opportunities that don’t include her, his beloved family member. He provides for her before himself and she is clearly well taken care of. Knowing as I do how unreachable vet care is for many, we are dedicated to providing medical support for Zoey as long as we can afford it, in order to keep her healthy and reduce the stress her loving dad experiences by worrying about her. We were able to provide the initial coverage due to a generous grant we received from @friendsoflongbeachanimals which has allowed us to continue supporting our community. But we need your help to continue to provide for those who are in desperate need of assistance. We will be posting about some of the dogs and humans we’ve supported this year so we can share their stories with you. We are often so busy doing the work that it is hard to share each moving story with you. Sometimes, I’m reluctant to post in order to protect their privacy. But we will only share things we have permission to share, so please stay tuned so you can see some of the work that we do, day in and day out, whenever we have the resources. Would you like to be a part of our work? Consider donating to us (link in bio), fundraising or volunteering. Thank you to all who participate in our community events and community work. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Sharing again…This is the story of Daryl and Zoey. They live in a parking lot, but they are home to each other. When we met them, we were so moved by Daryl’s concern for Zoey, who was recently suffering from a chronic upset tummy. This is a man who has given Zoey more love and comfort than I’ve seen many housed dogs receive. She has a soft bed, warm blankets and a sweet ride (trailer) on her dad’s bike so they can go everywhere together. Zoey is always by his side. And he refuses housing opportunities that don’t include her, his beloved family member. He provides for her before himself and she is clearly well taken care of. Knowing as I do how unreachable vet care is for many, we are dedicated to providing medical support for Zoey as long as we can afford it, in order to keep her healthy and reduce the stress her loving dad experiences by worrying about her. We were able to provide the initial coverage due to a generous grant we received from @friendsoflongbeachanimals which has allowed us to continue supporting our community. But we need your help to continue to provide for those who are in desperate need of assistance. We will be posting about some of the dogs and humans we’ve supported this year so we can share their stories with you. We are often so busy doing the work that it is hard to share each moving story with you. Sometimes, I’m reluctant to post in order to protect their privacy. But we will only share things we have permission to share, so please stay tuned so you can see some of the work that we do, day in and day out, whenever we have the resources. Would you like to be a part of our work? Consider donating to us (link in bio), fundraising or volunteering. Thank you to all who participate in our community events and community work. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Check out the adoptables at @kennelevictionrescue who were at Pit Bull Appreciation Day this past weekend. Such cute and good babies. Please go support them and share their dogs for a home. #pitbullappreciationday

Check out the adoptables at @kennelevictionrescue who were at Pit Bull Appreciation Day this past weekend. Such cute and good babies. Please go support them and share their dogs for a home. #pitbullappreciationday

Meet my friends who have been waiting the longest. Please share! Long stay dogs have my ♥️. I have had the pleasure of hanging out with and pack walking with almost every single one of these dogs, and I was so impressed with each one of them. All Incredible, very adoptable dudes who need to be seen. Share them far and wide. And if you’re able to foster them, reach out. Thank you! Repost @lbacsdogs All of these amazing dogs have been waiting SO patiently, imagine how they will feel the day their one and only dream comes true?!!! A #HOME!!!!! Could that be with YOU?!?! Come meet them, no appointments necessary!

🐾Zoey Pet ID A717007
🐾Mayfield Pet ID A719434
🐾Silverado Pet ID A720420
🐾Bandit Pet ID A724562
🐾Holiday Pet ID A711846
🐾Peanut Pet ID A728674
🐾Onyx Pet ID A735201
🐾Graham Pet ID A736222
🐾Valeria Pet ID A736424

#animalshelter #dogadoption #petadoption #fosterdog #lbacs

More info:
https://www.longbeach.gov/acs/our-animals/adoptions/dogs/

Call or email:
562.570.3080
Adopt: animalrescue@longbeach.gov
Foster: petfoster@longbeach.gov

Stop by:
📍 Long Beach Animal Care Services
Address: 7700 East Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90815

⏰ Shelter hours of operation:
Wed to Fri 10am - 5:30pm
Sat &Sun 10am - 4pm.
Closed Mon and Tues.
@lbanimalcare

Meet my friends who have been waiting the longest. Please share! Long stay dogs have my ♥️. I have had the pleasure of hanging out with and pack walking with almost every single one of these dogs, and I was so impressed with each one of them. All Incredible, very adoptable dudes who need to be seen. Share them far and wide. And if you’re able to foster them, reach out. Thank you! Repost @lbacsdogs All of these amazing dogs have been waiting SO patiently, imagine how they will feel the day their one and only dream comes true?!!! A #HOME!!!!! Could that be with YOU?!?! Come meet them, no appointments necessary!

🐾Zoey Pet ID A717007
🐾Mayfield Pet ID A719434
🐾Silverado Pet ID A720420
🐾Bandit Pet ID A724562
🐾Holiday Pet ID A711846
🐾Peanut Pet ID A728674
🐾Onyx Pet ID A735201
🐾Graham Pet ID A736222
🐾Valeria Pet ID A736424

#animalshelter #dogadoption #petadoption #fosterdog #lbacs

More info:
https://www.longbeach.gov/acs/our-animals/adoptions/dogs/

Call or email:
562.570.3080
Adopt: animalrescue@longbeach.gov
Foster: petfoster@longbeach.gov

Stop by:
📍 Long Beach Animal Care Services
Address: 7700 East Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90815

⏰ Shelter hours of operation:
Wed to Fri 10am - 5:30pm
Sat &Sun 10am - 4pm.
Closed Mon and Tues.
@lbanimalcare

Thank you to @k9kismet for capturing one of my very favorite parts of PBAD, the Day of the Dead altar honoring our beloved pets by the amazing @love_my_spawn • Absolutely gorgeous and so moving. #pbad #pitbullappreciationday

Thank you to @k9kismet for capturing one of my very favorite parts of PBAD, the Day of the Dead altar honoring our beloved pets by the amazing @love_my_spawn • Absolutely gorgeous and so moving. #pbad #pitbullappreciationday

@sukapup_ made THE cutest reel for her adventures at PBAD. Who else participated in Pit Bull Apprentice Day’s Scavenger Hunt? Thanks to mom of @beau_beau24 for putting it together! Repost @sukapup_ Pit Bull Appreciation Day 2025 🦄

Had a great time today! Pack Walk, met new human friends (this is sometimes a challenge), walked in the water at the lagoon and marina, tested my balance and agility, and participated in a Scavenger Hunt adventure designed to help build relationship🐾

Thank you for hosting! @blockheadbrigade

(Fun fact: I’m 35% bully breed)

#pbad2025

@sukapup_ made THE cutest reel for her adventures at PBAD. Who else participated in Pit Bull Apprentice Day’s Scavenger Hunt? Thanks to mom of @beau_beau24 for putting it together! Repost @sukapup_ Pit Bull Appreciation Day 2025 🦄

Had a great time today! Pack Walk, met new human friends (this is sometimes a challenge), walked in the water at the lagoon and marina, tested my balance and agility, and participated in a Scavenger Hunt adventure designed to help build relationship🐾

Thank you for hosting! @blockheadbrigade

(Fun fact: I’m 35% bully breed)

#pbad2025

This gorgeous sweet boy was at Pit Bull Appreciation Day and is *adoptable*. He was such a bundle of lighthearted fun and someone is going to get the cutest little partner in adventure. Adoptable from @lbanimalcare Repost from @gracieloo_thebullycrew
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This precious boy is still available for adoption. 🩵

Blue came to LBACS as part of a hoarding case in Long Beach. The shelter was full, and he needed a safe place to heal while the case was under investigation.

Now Blue has been released from his hold and is officially available for adoption or rescue through @lbanimalcare.

With the help of @k9kismet I am still temporarily fostering him. They pay for all necessary supplies. As the foster we provide a safe place and love. Fostering literally saves lives and is so rewarding. 🤍

This gorgeous sweet boy was at Pit Bull Appreciation Day and is *adoptable*. He was such a bundle of lighthearted fun and someone is going to get the cutest little partner in adventure. Adoptable from @lbanimalcare Repost from @gracieloo_thebullycrew
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This precious boy is still available for adoption. 🩵

Blue came to LBACS as part of a hoarding case in Long Beach. The shelter was full, and he needed a safe place to heal while the case was under investigation.

Now Blue has been released from his hold and is officially available for adoption or rescue through @lbanimalcare.

With the help of @k9kismet I am still temporarily fostering him. They pay for all necessary supplies. As the foster we provide a safe place and love. Fostering literally saves lives and is so rewarding. 🤍

Love to all the fosters out there and happy NPBAM! Repost @msbewarebeetcupcakes National Pit Bull Awareness Month. Duke was my third foster, and the second one from @lbanimalcare. He was chill, sweet, easy-going, yet stubborn. #fosterdog #pitbullawarenessmonth #adoptdontshop #adoptadog #lbanimalcareduke

Love to all the fosters out there and happy NPBAM! Repost @msbewarebeetcupcakes National Pit Bull Awareness Month. Duke was my third foster, and the second one from @lbanimalcare. He was chill, sweet, easy-going, yet stubborn. #fosterdog #pitbullawarenessmonth #adoptdontshop #adoptadog #lbanimalcareduke

Bowser, the best rescue trajectory ever. From wild man foster dog of @christinefostersdogs to the most spoiled (& he knows it) lucky beloved family member! Thank you to his parents and feline sibling for giving him the best home. #pbadphotocontest Repost from @juliesfosterfail_adoptsbowser
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Today, the amazing Laura who runs one of my favorite organizations @blockheadbrigade held her annual pitbull appreciation day . Such a beautiful job every year and this year was no exception. So here is my photo of my favorite Blockhead Bowser for her annual photo contest. Thank you Laura for all the amazing work you do and Happy Pitbull Appreciation Day to all ❤️ #liveloveanimalrescuealumni #Blockhead #doglovers #adoptnotshop #adoptdontshop

Bowser, the best rescue trajectory ever. From wild man foster dog of @christinefostersdogs to the most spoiled (& he knows it) lucky beloved family member! Thank you to his parents and feline sibling for giving him the best home. #pbadphotocontest Repost from @juliesfosterfail_adoptsbowser
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Today, the amazing Laura who runs one of my favorite organizations @blockheadbrigade held her annual pitbull appreciation day . Such a beautiful job every year and this year was no exception. So here is my photo of my favorite Blockhead Bowser for her annual photo contest. Thank you Laura for all the amazing work you do and Happy Pitbull Appreciation Day to all ❤️ #liveloveanimalrescuealumni #Blockhead #doglovers #adoptnotshop #adoptdontshop

I love this message! Thanks to @kennelevictionrescue for everything they do for the pups and for adding to the good will and good vibes on Pit Bull Appreciation Day at Colorado Lagoon. So great having you join us! ✨♥️✨ 🐾 2025 Pit Bull Appreciation Day 🐾

What an amazing day surrounded by good dogs, good people, and the best kind of chaos. 💙
Huge thank you to Blockhead Brigade for hosting such a beautiful event and for all the work you do to educate and empower the community about these incredible dogs. The energy, the support, and the love for the blockheads was unreal.

We got to see so many of our friends and fosters —
💛 Eve, our volunteer favorite, popped in to be appreciated for being the brainless blockhead we all adore (she made it halfway through the pack walk before deciding it was naptime 😴).
💛 Tater Tot showed up as a completely different dog — confident, happy, and so well-mannered compared to the scared pup we pulled from the shelter.
💛 Reeses from Annabelle’s litter reminded everyone she’s a certified cuddle professional, climbing her way into as many laps as possible.
💛 And it made our day seeing Kane from Shelter Street Dogs and Remy out with her foster again!

To everyone who helped transport dogs, volunteer, set up, and make this event happen — thank you. You made the day what it was.

Events like this remind us how special it is to see the dogs we’ve all fought for thriving, socializing, and just being loved on by the community. 🐶💛

#PitBullAppreciationDay #BlockheadBrigade #KennelEvictionRescue #RescueLove #AdoptDontShop #CommunityOverCompetition #ForTheBlockheads #thankyou

I love this message! Thanks to @kennelevictionrescue for everything they do for the pups and for adding to the good will and good vibes on Pit Bull Appreciation Day at Colorado Lagoon. So great having you join us! ✨♥️✨ 🐾 2025 Pit Bull Appreciation Day 🐾

What an amazing day surrounded by good dogs, good people, and the best kind of chaos. 💙
Huge thank you to Blockhead Brigade for hosting such a beautiful event and for all the work you do to educate and empower the community about these incredible dogs. The energy, the support, and the love for the blockheads was unreal.

We got to see so many of our friends and fosters —
💛 Eve, our volunteer favorite, popped in to be appreciated for being the brainless blockhead we all adore (she made it halfway through the pack walk before deciding it was naptime 😴).
💛 Tater Tot showed up as a completely different dog — confident, happy, and so well-mannered compared to the scared pup we pulled from the shelter.
💛 Reeses from Annabelle’s litter reminded everyone she’s a certified cuddle professional, climbing her way into as many laps as possible.
💛 And it made our day seeing Kane from Shelter Street Dogs and Remy out with her foster again!

To everyone who helped transport dogs, volunteer, set up, and make this event happen — thank you. You made the day what it was.

Events like this remind us how special it is to see the dogs we’ve all fought for thriving, socializing, and just being loved on by the community. 🐶💛

#PitBullAppreciationDay #BlockheadBrigade #KennelEvictionRescue #RescueLove #AdoptDontShop #CommunityOverCompetition #ForTheBlockheads #thankyou

On a scale of 1-10, just how much trouble am I in judging from her look?

On a scale of 1-10, just how much trouble am I in judging from her look?

Rooms for two…

Rooms for two…

Look how happy Pea is after life on the streets! We have been assisting Pea’s family with some behavior and medical challenges (fine tuning, really). We’ll post some testimonials over the next few weeks for you to see our work, but just wanted to share this cute video. Her amazing family saved Pea from the streets, where she was dumped after being bred for profit.Now her awesome dad has started his own business @freshyardscoop • If you came out to PBAD, you may have met him or seen him assisting others with their booth set (thank you SO much, Rodrigo!). Please go give them a follow and support these amazing people. Medical support for Pea was funded by @friendsoflongbeachanimals THANK you! Repost @freshyardscoop Sunday zoomies at Grandma’s backyard! 🐾
Pea’s living her best life, chasing the breeze, and showing off her happy hops. Sundays are for smiles and tail wags! ☀️💚#staffordshirebullterrier #cutedogs #dogsofinstagram #petsafeproducts #BackyardAdventures #happypup #goodvibesonly #staffylove

Look how happy Pea is after life on the streets! We have been assisting Pea’s family with some behavior and medical challenges (fine tuning, really). We’ll post some testimonials over the next few weeks for you to see our work, but just wanted to share this cute video. Her amazing family saved Pea from the streets, where she was dumped after being bred for profit.Now her awesome dad has started his own business @freshyardscoop • If you came out to PBAD, you may have met him or seen him assisting others with their booth set (thank you SO much, Rodrigo!). Please go give them a follow and support these amazing people. Medical support for Pea was funded by @friendsoflongbeachanimals THANK you! Repost @freshyardscoop Sunday zoomies at Grandma’s backyard! 🐾
Pea’s living her best life, chasing the breeze, and showing off her happy hops. Sundays are for smiles and tail wags! ☀️💚#staffordshirebullterrier #cutedogs #dogsofinstagram #petsafeproducts #BackyardAdventures #happypup #goodvibesonly #staffylove

Fannie is the cutest small girl ever. A beautiful chunk enjoying PBAD this year with her dad. 🥰 Repost from @bruce_fannie_hank
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Fannie had a blast at Pitbull Appreciation Day @blockheadbrigade

#dogstagram #doggy #LoveDogs #BullyBreed #instaDog #rescue #rescue #staffy #StaffordshireTerrier
#pitbull

Fannie is the cutest small girl ever. A beautiful chunk enjoying PBAD this year with her dad. 🥰 Repost from @bruce_fannie_hank
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Fannie had a blast at Pitbull Appreciation Day @blockheadbrigade

#dogstagram #doggy #LoveDogs #BullyBreed #instaDog #rescue #rescue #staffy #StaffordshireTerrier
#pitbull

Shortcake! Oh my goodness! She won me over instantly at Pit Bull Appreciation Day this past weekend. Normally, I’m so focused on everything else that I don’t get to interact with the dogs like I would like to. But this girl’s light is irrepressible. As I was talking to someone, she strolled up to me and my whole day was illuminated. She is something really special. And she’s adoptable through. @bulliesandbuddies • What a beautiful, bright light she is. ✨♥️ Repost from @bulliesandbuddies
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Meet Shortcake! 🍓
This sweet girl has had a rough start — used for breeding and discarded when she was no longer profitable. Thankfully, she was taken in by a family who tried to help but couldn’t give her the care she needed. That’s when we stepped in.

Now, Shortcake is soaking up all the love in a temporary foster home, and she’s absolutely thriving!

✨ About Shortcake:

🐾 4 years old

🐶 48 lbs of pure love

📏 Short, stocky American Bully

💖 Sweet, gentle, and incredibly calm

🚗 Great in the car

🐕‍🦺best as an only dog

👧 Kid-friendly

🏡 House and crate trained

🐾 Loves short walks, belly rubs, and snuggling right by your side

💞 Extremely affectionate and loves being close to her people

Shortcake is the definition of a cuddle bug — she’ll melt your heart the moment you meet her. She’d make a wonderful addition to a calm, loving home where she can be cherished the way she deserves.

Interested in giving Shortcake the forever home she’s been waiting for? Reach out today by going to www.bulliesandbuddies.com to fill out an application— she can’t wait to meet you!

Shortcake is in the Southern CA area-sorry but we do NOT adopt out of state

Shortcake! Oh my goodness! She won me over instantly at Pit Bull Appreciation Day this past weekend. Normally, I’m so focused on everything else that I don’t get to interact with the dogs like I would like to. But this girl’s light is irrepressible. As I was talking to someone, she strolled up to me and my whole day was illuminated. She is something really special. And she’s adoptable through. @bulliesandbuddies • What a beautiful, bright light she is. ✨♥️ Repost from @bulliesandbuddies
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Meet Shortcake! 🍓
This sweet girl has had a rough start — used for breeding and discarded when she was no longer profitable. Thankfully, she was taken in by a family who tried to help but couldn’t give her the care she needed. That’s when we stepped in.

Now, Shortcake is soaking up all the love in a temporary foster home, and she’s absolutely thriving!

✨ About Shortcake:

🐾 4 years old

🐶 48 lbs of pure love

📏 Short, stocky American Bully

💖 Sweet, gentle, and incredibly calm

🚗 Great in the car

🐕‍🦺best as an only dog

👧 Kid-friendly

🏡 House and crate trained

🐾 Loves short walks, belly rubs, and snuggling right by your side

💞 Extremely affectionate and loves being close to her people

Shortcake is the definition of a cuddle bug — she’ll melt your heart the moment you meet her. She’d make a wonderful addition to a calm, loving home where she can be cherished the way she deserves.

Interested in giving Shortcake the forever home she’s been waiting for? Reach out today by going to www.bulliesandbuddies.com to fill out an application— she can’t wait to meet you!

Shortcake is in the Southern CA area-sorry but we do NOT adopt out of state

This is the story of Daryl and Zoey. They live in a parking lot, but they are home to each other. When we met them, we were so moved by Daryl’s concern for Zoey, who was recently suffering from a chronic upset tummy. This is a man who has given Zoey more love and comfort than I’ve seen many housed dogs receive. She has a soft bed, warm blankets and a sweet ride (trailer) on her dad’s bike so they can go everywhere together. Zoey is always by his side. And he refuses housing opportunities that don’t include her, his beloved family member. He provides for her before himself and she is clearly well taken care of. Knowing as I do how unreachable vet care is for many, we are dedicated to providing medical support for Zoey as long as we can afford it, in order to keep her healthy and reduce the stress her loving dad experiences by worrying about her. We were able to provide the initial coverage due to a generous grant we received from @friendsoflongbeachanimals which has allowed us to continue supporting our community. But we need your help to continue to provide for those who are in desperate need of assistance. We will be posting about some of the dogs and humans we’ve supported this year so we can share their stories with you. We are often so busy doing the work that it is hard to share each moving story with you. Sometimes, I’m reluctant to post in order to protect their privacy. But we will only share things we have permission to share, so please stay tuned so you can see some of the work that we do, day in and day out, whenever we have the resources. Would you like to be a part of our work? Consider donating to us (link in bio), fundraising or volunteering. Thank you to all who participate in our community events and community work. We appreciate each and every one of you.

This is the story of Daryl and Zoey. They live in a parking lot, but they are home to each other. When we met them, we were so moved by Daryl’s concern for Zoey, who was recently suffering from a chronic upset tummy. This is a man who has given Zoey more love and comfort than I’ve seen many housed dogs receive. She has a soft bed, warm blankets and a sweet ride (trailer) on her dad’s bike so they can go everywhere together. Zoey is always by his side. And he refuses housing opportunities that don’t include her, his beloved family member. He provides for her before himself and she is clearly well taken care of. Knowing as I do how unreachable vet care is for many, we are dedicated to providing medical support for Zoey as long as we can afford it, in order to keep her healthy and reduce the stress her loving dad experiences by worrying about her. We were able to provide the initial coverage due to a generous grant we received from @friendsoflongbeachanimals which has allowed us to continue supporting our community. But we need your help to continue to provide for those who are in desperate need of assistance. We will be posting about some of the dogs and humans we’ve supported this year so we can share their stories with you. We are often so busy doing the work that it is hard to share each moving story with you. Sometimes, I’m reluctant to post in order to protect their privacy. But we will only share things we have permission to share, so please stay tuned so you can see some of the work that we do, day in and day out, whenever we have the resources. Would you like to be a part of our work? Consider donating to us (link in bio), fundraising or volunteering. Thank you to all who participate in our community events and community work. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Thank you to our friends @k9kismet for participating in Pit Bull Appreciation Day & for this awesome video. Long Beach is so lucky to have them as animal advocates doing the hard work as rescuers & community support. Thank you!

Thank you to our friends @k9kismet for participating in Pit Bull Appreciation Day & for this awesome video. Long Beach is so lucky to have them as animal advocates doing the hard work as rescuers & community support. Thank you!

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