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Welcome to Best Friends in Los Angeles

On behalf of all the cats and dogs here at Best Friends in Los Angeles, welcome and thank you for visiting. We’re thrilled that you stopped by.

This is a place for pets — and people who love them, just like you. It’s a place where people can spend time with adoptable animals, volunteer to help the animals, find help, and so much more.

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Open daily!

 

11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week
          
424-208-8840           
bestfriendsla@bestfriends.org 

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Saving homeless pets in Los Angeles

Last year, hundreds of thousands of loving dogs and cats were killed in shelters like the ones here in Los Angeles just because they didn’t have a safe place to call home.

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is working collaboratively with animal rescue groups, city shelters and passionate individuals who are all dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs in Los Angeles shelters.

You can be part of that work too when you adopt, foster, volunteer or advocate. We can provide training and behavior guidance should you ever need it, or help you find local spay/neuter services. 

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When you give a dog or cat a home, you’re saving a life.
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You can help save lives by fostering a pet today.
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Adopt to help save lives

When you adopt a dog or cat who’s been patiently waiting for a place to call home, you’re not only saving a life.

You’re making space in the shelter for other homeless pets in Los Angeles and giving them a chance to grow, thrive and find families of their very own. You might not feel like a hero, but to one animal, you’re the entire world.

Cats, kittens, and dogs are available on-site every day, ready to meet you! Many of our animals are in foster homes, so please call ahead if you’re interested in meeting a particular cat or dog.

Find out more about pet adoption through Best Friends in Los Angeles.

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Volunteer and help save pets’ lives

This lifesaving work is made possible by passionate, caring people like you who volunteer to help the animals here in Los Angeles.

Whether you volunteer locally or at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (located in Kanab, Utah), whether you help to transport pets across the country or help animals from your home via one of our national opportunities, you can make a tremendous difference in the lives of homeless pets.

Become a Volunteer

Looking for help in Los Angeles?

Pet Care

Introducing pets

Here's what you should know before you introduce a dog to a cat.
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Spay/Neuter Services

Low-cost spay/neuter

Accessible, affordable spay/neuter services are key to no-kill communities.
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Kitten Care Program

Kitten helpline

Found or caring for kittens and need guidance?
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Pet Food Pantry

Pet food pantry

We help keep pets with their people and out of shelters, even in tough times.
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Pet Care

Offering free training to pets and people

Need a little assistance keeping your pup happy and well-behaved? We can help.
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Pet Care

Found a stray dog or cat?

Here's what you can do.
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Pet-Friendly Housing

Finding pet-friendly housing

Get the help you need finding pet-friendly rental apartments and houses.
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Pet Care

Natural Disaster Preparedness

Make plans to care for your pets during a natural disaster.
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Events: make a difference for pets

Have fun and connect with fellow animal lovers through a variety of local and national events, big and small.

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Adopt a furry friend and bring adorable home today
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From 3/1 to 3/31, $DOGS token will be waiving all adoption fees to help loving pets find their families at all Best Friends Lifesaving Centers.
See Adoptable Pets
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Joybird Adoption Event
Meet adorable, adoptable dogs and cats and find your perfect furry companion.
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Puppy and Kitten
Puppy & Kitten Shower
Join us as we celebrate the tiniest lives in our care and share everything you need to know about fostering!
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Give to save lives

Your contribution supports our lifesaving work and helps shelters nationwide achieve no-kill.

You’ll be helping to save the lives of homeless pets here in Los Angeles and around the country when you make a gift to the animals.

Give to Save Lives
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Recent tales from Los Angeles

Looking for a little inspiration? Check out these pets and their stories of hope, love and resilience.

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An unexpected reprieve in shelters after the L.A. wildfires

Thank you for supporting our second home.
A look back at the Los Angeles wildfires
Julie Castle Blog
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L.A. fire evacuee finds hope at Best Friends

When Tara Pope fled her home to escape the L.A. fires, she found an unexpected haven at Best Friends Roadhouse and with the animals.
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Tiny dog with broken leg helps heal broken hearts

For Wally the Girl, a 5-pound pup with an unstoppable spirit, a chance meeting led to a new home and healing for her new family.
It was meant to be
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Shop to save lives

When you shop at the Best Friends store, the proceeds go right to work providing lifesaving care and companionship to animals in Los Angeles, at the Sanctuary and around the country.
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