Welcome once again to the once-a-month animal adoption segment, "First of the Mutt." Ronnie's Awesome List is proud to partner with various rescue organizations around the Bay Area to feature adorable, adoptable, family-friendly animals find their forever home and help your family find a new best friend and fall madly in love.

YARA

"Who loves going on walks, playing tug, and is oh so lovable? It's Yara! Yara is a two-year-old Terrier mix who is looking for her forever home. She's been working hard on her leash manners and trying to contain her excitement. Staff and volunteers love her expressive face and affectionate personality. With patient guidance, this cuddle bug will thrive with her forever family!"

EZRA

"Ezra dear, what green eyes you have. The better to make you fall in love with me! Ezra is a seven-year-old Tabby kitty who is looking for her forever home. She's very affectionate and will headbutt staff and volunteers for pets and scratches. One of her hind legs doesn't move normally, but it doesn't cause her pain and doesn't stop her from running and playing! If you're looking for an adorable lap kitty, Ezra is the girl for you!"

BON TEMPE THE HAMESTER

Bon Tempe, aka Bon Bon, is a fun little Syrian hamster who likes to stay busy, busy, busy. One of our Animal Care staff described her as the herding dog of the hamster world! If you like finding cute and creative ways to enrich your hamster's life, Bon Bon is your gal! We've found her to be pretty easy to handle and, of course, utterly adorable. She's currently doing fabulously in a foster home with a 5-year-old.

LENNOX

Lennox is a young and vigorous fellow and his play style may be a bit much for young children - but he should be just fine with larger children over the age of 12.

He loves people and he melts when he gets affection. He needs a home with a secure yard because wandering around is also a Husky trait. A home with cats is not recommended for this lad.

LIBBY

I am looking for a special person that will give me the TLC and encouragement I need to work through my sensitivities! I am very loving and long to be an adoring companion to someone that can be patient with me. It didn’t take long for me to warm up to my foster home and start to show my silly and playful side! Having another social dog in the home would be fantastic, the pup in my foster home has already helped me start to feel confident in a home setting! With just a little time and love I will be a devoted friend for life!

HERSHEYS

I bring the right kind of sweetness to add some happy to your day! I have a fun and active personality once I get acclimated to the home, so I will need an experienced adopter that can give me plenty of mental and physical enrichment everyday! With toys, cat trees and lots of fun puzzle things, I will show what a treat I can be! After a good day of play, I will happily wind down with you on the couch, I can’t wait!