Pet Project: Rusty from San Gabriel Humane Society

Rusty is an 8-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix. He's a very friendly and affectionate dog. He one of the shelter's longest-term residents in search of a forever home. Call Gosia at the San Gabriel Humane Society at 626-286-1159.

Pet Project: Ritchie from Paw Works finds his forever home

A 9-year-old Pomeranian mix stole the heart of one of the workers working to help find him a forever home. Ritchie was dumped at a high-kill shelter without his wheelchair. Brittany from Paw Works worked to get him a new wheelchair and made sure he was getting physical therapy. In the process, she decided to adopt Ritchie herself and is even starting to get some movement back in his rear end! Congratulations to Brittany and Ritchie! If you're interested in adopting a pet, you can call Paw Works at 805-852-1744.

Pet Project: Quidditch from Karma Rescue

Quidditch is a 7-year-old short hair Chihuahua looking for his forever home! He loves being held and sitting on your lap. The perfect movie night companion! For more information visit www.karmarescue.org or call 310-512-RUFF.

Pet Project: Riley from Mutt Match LA

Riley is a 2-year-old Golden Lab/Shepherd mix looking for her forever home! She is super smart, walks well on a leash and loves running and hiking. For more information visit muttmatchla.org or call 323-839-2980.

Pet Project: Charlie from Ken-Mar Rescue

Charlie is a 3-year-old Pug/Chihuahua mix looking for his forever home! He is super sweet, great on walks, and would make the perfect companion for an adult. For more information, visit kenmarrescue.org or call 323-325-3703.

Pet Project: Sandy from spcaLA

Sandy is a 5-year-old Chihuahua with a personality as sweet as her face. She also loves sweets! Find Sandy at the new spacLA Pet Adoption Center or by calling 323-730-5300

Pet Project: Zeus from League of Extraordinary Mutts

Zeus is a 2-year-old Pitbull mix. He is sweet, playful and loves people. Bonus: he's crate trained and potty trained! He has a lot of energy and needs an active family. Find Zeus at League of Extraordinary Mutts at 424-248-5977

Pet Project: Iris from Boxer Rescue LA

Iris is a sweet 2-year-old Boxer who is single and ready to mingle! Iris will bloom with some extra love and attention. She is like a tiny girl and the agency can't wait to see her jump for joy in her forever home. Reach Boxer Rescue LA at 310-862-0044

Pet Project: Gingham & Paisley from Kitty Bungalow

Gingham and Paisley are two Domestic short-haired cats that are part of a litter rescued from a high-kill shelter. They are polydactyl and are learning to explore and play with each other. The 6-week-old kittens can be found by visiting kittybungalow.org

Pet Project: Hennessy

Hennessy is 15-month-old special needs boxer. He only needs 3 legs to hop into your heart. Hennessy has been given a second chance at life, he just needs a home. Hennessy is available at Boxer Rescue LA. You can reach the rescue at 310-862-0044

Pet Project: Lab puppies

Five puppies at Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue are available for adoption. They are from a litter of seven found abandoned in Bakersfield without their mom. They are playful, well socialized, and affectionate

Pet Project: Indulf from Paw Works

Indulf is a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees. The gentle giant is great with people, you can find him at Paw Works at 805-852-1744 or online at www.pawworks.org.