Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of lovable pups up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Long Beach, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect new pal.
Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Sweet Rufus, German shepherd and mastiff mix
Sweet Rufus is a male German shepherd and mastiff mix being kept at Canine & Kitty Co-op.
Sweet Rufus will get along great with your other dogs. Sweet Rufus is already neutered and vaccinated. He's already house-trained.
Sweet Rufus' current caretakers say:
Rufus is a very sweet, affectionate, happy puppy. He is a one-and-a-half-year-old, 60 pound, shepherd/mastiff mix. Rufus would not be a good apartment dog — he does need a home with a secure fenced backyard because he loves to run around and play ball. Rufus would make a great running partner!
Read more about how to adopt Sweet Rufus on Petfinder.
Bear Bear, black Labrador retriever and Newfoundland dog mix
Bear Bear is a charming male black Labrador retriever and Newfoundland dog mix in the care of Sparky and the Gang.
Bear Bear likes to socialize — he loves other dogs. He is neutered and vaccinated. He's mastered his house-training etiquette.
Notes from Bear Bear's caretakers:
He is about a 120-pound gentle giant. He loves to go hiking, water and the beach.
Apply to adopt Bear Bear today at Petfinder.
Sweet Charlotte, Labrador retriever and golden retriever mix
Sweet Charlotte is a lovable female Labrador retriever and golden retriever mix staying at Canine & Kitty Co-op.
She is vaccinated and spayed. She's already house-trained.
From Sweet Charlotte's current caretaker:
Charlotte has received some obedience training to make her feel more secure and help her to feel more comfortable around new people. We are looking for a patient, adult home for Charlotte that will give her the time and patience to blossom. She's a great combination of an exercise companion and a couch potato. She has a calm, sweet demeanor and we are looking to place her into a structured household with lots of love and yard access!
Read more about how to adopt Sweet Charlotte on Petfinder.
Beautiful Violette, pit bull terrier and English bulldog mix
Beautiful Violette is a winsome female pit bull terrier and English bulldog mix staying at Canine & Kitty Co-op.
She's been vaccinated and spayed. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.
From Beautiful Violette's current caretaker:
She's affectionate and cuddly, she's calm yet energetic. Violette loves going for walks and she's up for any adventure. But she's also content just relaxing at home and taking a sunbath. Violette would love to have a home with yard access.
Apply to adopt Beautiful Violette today at Petfinder.
Cute Bailey, Pomeranian and terrier mix
Cute Bailey is a lovable female Pomeranian and terrier mix staying at Canine & Kitty Co-op.
Cute Bailey is eager to make friends — she loves other dogs. Cute Bailey is spayed, and she has all her shots. She has mastered her house-training etiquette.
Notes from Cute Bailey's caretakers:
Little Bailey lost her home when her family moved. She lived with a pot belly pig and they loved each other and played together all the time. Bailey is a bit shy at first. She will need a calm adult household with access to a yard.
Apply to adopt Cute Bailey today at Petfinder.
Cutie Pie, chihuahua
Cutie Pie is a female chihuahua dog currently housed at Long Beach Spay Neuter.
Cutie Pie is happy to keep company with children, dogs or cats. She's spayed and vaccinated. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.
Here's what Cutie Pie's friends at Long Beach Spay Neuter think of her:
Meet precious Cutie Pie — a true purse puppy. A man was selling dogs at Cypress swap meet and a kind women managed to have him give the last one over to her a few days later. Cutie Pie is about seven years old. She is the sweetest, easiest little dog. You can take her everywhere, she doesn’t need walking and she just wants to give and receive love.
Read more about how to adopt Cutie Pie on Petfinder.
Lilly, Labrador retriever and American Staffordshire terrier mix
Lilly is a charming female Labrador retriever and American Staffordshire terrier mix currently housed at Canine & Kitty Co-op.
Lilly would do great in a home with children — she loves being around people. She is looking for cat-free home. She's already house-trained. She has been vaccinated.
From Lilly's current caretaker:
Lilly was rescued from Hurricane Harvey. She is living with a pack of pitbulls and loves her pack members. She loves to go on car rides and walks and loves to search and explore new things.
Apply to adopt Lilly today at Petfinder.
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