Los Angeles Stories

Slumber Buddies program at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center in Los Angeles allows people to take adoptable pets for sleepovers. Read about all the fun.

"Cheryl is an INCREDIBLE dog handler able to help us with our most challenging pups in ways that are invaluable to their development!"

After recovering from ACL surgery, woman walks over 3,000 miles from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles to raise money for homeless pets via GoFundMe page.

"She is always there to help out when we need it and we all appreciate her so much. We couldn't do it without her!"

Scared white pit bull found wandering on the downtown Los Angeles streets while wildfires blazed in 2018 is rescued, fostered and then adopted.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner helps a dog with terminal cancer cross an item off his bucket list by playing catch with him.

"Her energy, her kindness and her support of not only our cats but our entire volunteer program is simply inspiring."

Tripod pit bull, who had an injured front leg that had to be amputated, enjoys going for stroller rides and for Puppuccinos at Starbucks.

Pit bull with cancer, a fast-growing sarcoma that doesn't respond well to surgery or chemo, is enjoying a happy life in his foster hospice home.

"He has such a positive attitude and keeps the staff smiling and laughing at all times!"

"Her incredible handling skills, her positive energy and her teamwork with staff and other volunteers are just a few qualities that make her so special!"

Hearing-impaired puppy is fostered by a woman who teaches her sign language for things like sit and shake. Now adopted, the deaf pup is thriving.

Via return-to-field and trap-neuter-return programs, street cats are spayed or neutered and vaccinated so they can live their best lives.

Why do some male cats have big cheeks? Unneutered tomcats often have puffy jowls. Find out why, and see some adorable chub-cheeked cat photos.