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.

Hi I'm Benji! I'm a senior boy and you may notice that my legs are bowed out, so I walk like a cowboy in an old western. Because of this condition I have some arthritic changes in my joints that will require I receive pain medication for the rest of my life in order to keep me comfortable and I’m only able to go on short walks and have low impact exercise. So I am perfect for a mellow household!

Hi there, I’m Harold! I am a strikingly handsome gentleman cat who can’t wait to share my gentlemanly ways in my new forever home. I am happy to lounge around the house while you take care of the day’s business, or perhaps I could curl up with you while watching the latest on Netflix!

Summer is a gorgeous, large pup (maybe shepherd; maybe rottie?,) with big-ole, sweet eyes. She loves to play and run around with people she's comfortable with. She'll thrive with dog savvy people, who are willing to take the time to help her feel comfortable and confident. Summer is looking for a cat-free home in a low-foot-traffic area. She likes to take her time getting to know the area and the new people around her. She also prefers to live with adults as she wants to be the only dog in the family.

Scheherazade has tales to tell, but you'll have to bring her home to find out what they are! This striking lady is looking for a new family. She is eight-years-young, and her current owner says she is affectionate, gentle, and good with other cats. She does have a few medical issues, but not to worry, she'll love you all the more for caring for her. We're sure it won't take 1,000 days and 1,001 nights to fall in love with Scheherazade! Scheherazade is part of our Community Rehoming program, which connects people who need to re-home their pets with potential adopters, preventing animals from ever entering the shelter.