Animal Shelters and Pet Rescues in and Around Los Angeles
Los Angeles is home to many animal shelters and nonprofit rescue organizations helping lost, abandoned, and homeless pets find safe and loving homes.
Whether you want to adopt a pet, locate a missing animal, volunteer, foster, donate, or learn more about local pet services, this directory can help you find an organization in your area.
Los Angeles Municipal and County Shelters
Los Angeles Animal Services
Operates the City of Los Angeles animal shelters, including East Valley, West Valley, North Central, West Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, and Harbor.
Website:
https://www.laanimalservices.com/
Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control
Operates county animal care centers serving communities throughout Los Angeles County.
Website:
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/
SEAACA
The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority provides animal care and control services for participating communities in southeastern Los Angeles County.
Website:
https://www.seaaca.org/
Burbank Animal Shelter
Provides sheltering, adoption, lost-and-found, and animal services for the Burbank community.
Website:
https://thevbas.org/
Humane Societies and Pet Adoption Centers
Pasadena Humane
Offers animal care, adoption, fostering, volunteer opportunities, training, and community support programs.
Website:
https://pasadenahumane.org/
Best Friends Animal Society – Los Angeles
Provides pet adoption, fostering, volunteer opportunities, and programs supporting animals throughout Los Angeles.
Website:
https://bestfriends.org/los-angeles
spcaLA
Provides animal sheltering, adoption, humane education, training, and cruelty-prevention programs.
Website:
https://spcala.com/
Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
A community-focused pet adoption and education center in Playa Vista.
Website:
https://annenbergpetspace.org/
Dog Rescue Organizations
Wags & Walks
Dogs Without Borders
Much Love Animal Rescue
Vanderpump Dog Foundation
Animal Rescue Mission
Angel City Pit Bulls
Paws for Life K9 Rescue
Tobie’s Small Dog Rescue
CageFree K-9 Rescue Foundation
Breed-Specific Dog Rescues
Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles Rescue
Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue
Dachshund Rescue of Los Angeles
Bichons and Buddies
Friends for Pets Foundation
Cat Rescue Organizations
Kitten Rescue Los Angeles
A nonprofit organization focused on rescuing, fostering, and finding homes for cats and kittens.
Website:
https://kittenrescue.org/
Stray Cat Alliance
Supports community cats through rescue, adoption, foster care, education, and related programs.
Website:
https://straycatalliance.org/
Pet Pride Cat Shelter
A cat-focused shelter and rescue organization serving the Los Angeles area.
Website:
https://www.petpridecats.org/
Additional Los Angeles Rescue Organizations
Lange Foundation
A Southern California nonprofit that rescues companion animals and prepares them for adoption.
Website:
https://langefoundation.org/
Ways You Can Help
- Adopt a pet from a local shelter or rescue.
- Become a temporary foster caregiver.
- Volunteer at adoption events or shelter facilities.
- Donate pet food, supplies, or funds.
- Share adoptable pets on social media.
- Make sure your own pet wears current identification.
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