Amidst Devastating Fires, Best Friends Animal Society Opens Two Pet Pantries to Aid in Disaster Relief

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West Los Angeles and Granada Hills Pantry Locations Opened to help People and their Pets During Unprecedented Times

In the wake of the devastation of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America's shelters, is working on the ground to support people and pets in need across the city and greater Los Angeles area.

As part of continued relief efforts, Best Friends has supported the activation of two Pet Pantry locations in Los Angeles that can provide essential supplies including pet food, cat litter, pet beds and human sanitary products for those who have lost everything.  

The hubs are operating out of the following locations:

  • Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
    • 1845 Pontius Avenue, Los Angeles 90025 Available supplies:
      • Pet: Dog food (wet and dry), cat food (wet and dry), cat and dog treats, cat and dog toys, pet beds and blankets, cat Litter, pee pads, litter pans, cardboard cat carriers, and grooming supplies 
         
  • Best Friends Clinic  
    • 17411 Chatsworth St, Suite #100, Granada Hills, CA 91344
      • Available supplies:  
        • Pet: Dog food (wet and dry), cat Food (wet and dry), cat and dog treats, cat and dog toys, pet beds and blankets, collars, leashes, harnesses, cat litter, pee pads, litter pans, litter scoops, and cardboard cat carriers  
        • Human: Blankets, water bottles and jugs, aluminum water bottles, deodorant, baby wipes, disinfecting wipes, toiletries, snacks and drinks, and socks
          Both pantries are open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., no appointment required.  

Those looking to contribute to the pantries can donate via this link. All funds go toward emergency assistance to pets impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Donations to this fund will be used to support pet lifesaving work in the area.

For additional details on what Best Friends is doing to on the ground during the current wildfires in Los Angeles, click here.

About Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America's shelters and making the entire country no-kill. Founded in 1984, Best Friends runs lifesaving facilities and programs nationwide in partnership with more than 5,000 shelters and rescue organizations. From our headquarters in Kanab, Utah, we also operate the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary — a destination that brings our mission to life for thousands of visitors each year. We maintain the most comprehensive animal sheltering data in the country and make it accessible to the public — empowering communities with critical insights into the needs of their local shelters and how they can help. We believe every dog and cat deserves a home. And we believe that, by working together, we can Save Them All®.