Find a Best Friends Network Partner

The Best Friends Network is made up of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare groups, all working to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country.

Each and every one of our network partners needs caring people like you to adopt, foster, donate, volunteer and advocate to help save the lives of pets where you live.

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Valley Village, CA

Big Love's team is made up of seasoned rescuers who have spent many years rescuing frightened and abandoned animals of all ages and sizes from sidewalks and dumpsters to alleyways and gutters. Our vision is a world where people have compassion, respect and big love for animals. We won't give up on an animal because we know that they would never give up on us. With your help, we can save so many more lives. Together we can make a huge difference.

Los Angeles, CA

Our mission is to find loving, lifetime homes for all Southern California Golden Retrievers in need, regardless of conditions or circumstances. We will always strive to heal the sick and injured, rehabilitate the neglected and abused, and nurture the aged and unwanted until we find the perfect family who will shower them with unconditional love.

Los Angeles, CA

CatCafe Lounge is the first nonprofit Cat Cafe in Los Angeles! Our goal is to offer a relaxing space to increase adoptionsreduce euthanizations.

Los Angeles, CA

League of Extraordinary Mutts (LOEM) is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer dog rescue organization serving the Los Angeles metro area. We are focused on rescuing dogs that are considered to be part of a vulnerable population within the shelter system. For example, pregnant, senior, special needs and breeds that are more likely to be euthanized first. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs left homeless for whatever reason - dogs in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, dogs given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect.

Los Angeles, CA

The mission of Animals in Need Rescue Network is to provide a valuable service to the community by helping pets stay out of shelters and in forever homes. We want to keep pets from being euthanized with the ultimate goal of facilitating the process of making Los Angeles a No Kill City.

Valley Village, CA

Dogs of Service provides military members with service dogs who were rescued from the shelter, free of charge. We also simultaneously work to build a community of support.

El Monte, CA

Our organization is dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of pets in the San Gabriel Valley area. We encourage people to rescue a homeless animal instead of buying one. We screen each new potential owner to ensure that an animal and owner are a good match. We also educate the community on the importance of early vaccinations for fatal and easily preventable diseases. We also advocate spaying or neutering to reduce pet overpopulation.

Marina Del Rey, CA

Every year millions of unwanted companion animals are euthanized across the United States. Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF) rescues homeless animals from the streets and high-kill shelters and places them into loving permanent homes. We also assists low income families with veterinary expenses as a way to keep companion animals with their families and out of the shelters.

Marina Del Rey, CA

Hounds and Heroes, founded by Bonnie-Jill Laflin, Sports Broadcaster, and the only femal scout in the NBOS for the Los Angeles Lakes, is a national nonprofit dedicated to lifting the spirits and morale of our active, wounded, and veteran military troops worldwide, and to increase community awareness, education and, involvement about the cruelty to animals and necessary care for animals through rescue, foster and adoption.

Marina Del Rey, CA

We are a dog rescue group in Los Angeles. We help homeless dogs in need, whether they are waiting for a home in the shelter, a stray on the streets, or belonging to a homeless person who can not afford medical care.

Marina Del Rey, CA

Forte Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization, seeking solutions for pet-overpopulation, as well as working together with the community to cultivate the human-animal bond through educational programs and activities. We inspire compassion and responsibility for animals, in addition to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for companion animals.

Marina Del Rey, CA

Star Paws Rescue was founded by renowned film and television casting director Victoria Burrows in response to the overwhelming need to care for abandoned, abused and injured dogs in the city of Los Angeles.

Sherman Oaks, CA

New Life K9 rescue is a rescue organization that saves homeless small breed dogs from the Los Angeles City shelters and the street of Los Angeles. We specialize in special-needs small breed dogs, purebred and mixes alike. We rescue dogs from the City shelters and those lost and abandoned on the streets of LA. Our emphasis is on rescuing injured, sick and neglected dogs.

Sherman Oaks, CA

Our vision is to enhance the interconnectivity of animal life, human life, and the environment. We rehabilitate abandoned animals and promote forever homes through compatibility-based placements, so both the animal and owner can thrive. Every time one of our buddies is adopted, we celebrate by planting a tree!

Whittier, CA

The organization was founded as a result for the need to rescue Basset Hounds from Southern California shelters and to help families re-home their Bassets when they are no longer able to care for them.

Santa Monica, CA

The mission of the Old English Sheepdog Rescue is to place healthy but unwanted purebred Old English Sheepdogs in loving homes. Over 1700 Old English Sheepdogs have been helped by our rescue program since 1989. The Olde English Sheepdog Rescue of Southern California's area of rescue includes Fresno to the North, the California state border to the East, the Pacific Ocean to the West and San Diego to the South.

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica's Animal Control Unit is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, welfare, and safety of animals and people.

Tujunga, CA

One Dog Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit that has found homes for over 200 dogs since 2006.We specialize in the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of abandoned dogs. One Dog Rescue puts special focus on helping special needs dogs who are red listed to be euthanized at local shelters. We also have a few dogs that become sanctuary dogs. These tend to be delicate seniors who stay with us forever as mascots.

El Segundo, CA

We specialize in neonatal, critical care, and special needs kitten rescue. We believe these kittens' lives matter, and that they are worth the extra time, energy, and expense it takes to help them survive and thrive. We aspire to promote diversity, inclusivity, and compassion, and to show that animals with disabilities can live full, rich, and happy lives.

Arcadia, CA

We are an all volunteer run 501c3 animal rescue organization that has saved over 500 animals. We rescue animals from the worst situation and find them wonderful Forever Homes.

Venice, CA

We are currently developing a dedicated facility aimed at providing a safe haven for dogs rescued from kill shelters. In collaboration with Bestybnb, our initiative extends to safeguarding the pets of domestic violence victims, ensuring their well-being until they can be joyfully reunited with their owners. While our facility is under construction, we are actively supporting Los Angeles-based rescues by supplying essential items such as food and health supplements. This endeavor reflects our commitment to animal welfare and our community's compassionate spirit.