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

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.

Los Angeles, CA

L.A.'s first shelter shop that is 100% dedicated to dogs and cats waiting for new homes at our city's animal shelters. Offering a welcoming environment for adoption and selling toys, treats and pet supplies to support adoption. Come meet the amazing dogs and cats who come to us daily from the shelter to find their forever families!

Irvine, CA

Animal ProtectionRescue League's Orange County chapter is devoted to ending animal cruelty and suffering through education, outreach, direct action and personal change. We encourage people and organizations to rethink the use of animals for food, clothing and entertainment.

Huntingtn Bch, CA

Boston Buddies, Inc. is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rescuing and rehoming of any Boston Terrier or Boston Terrier mix in need. We adopt our rescue Bostons from shelters, take in owner surrenders and rescue strays. Boston Buddies operates primarily throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Kern and Ventura counties and surrounding areas.

Huntington Beach, CA

Angels4Paws' mission is to enhance the lives of the animals at the shelters and save precious souls by placing them in foster care while actively seeking permanent and loving homes.

Irvine, CA

We are dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned German Shepherds. We provide new beginnings for homeless German Shepherds who have been abandoned, neglected, abused, relinquished by their owners or just left at local shelters. We educate the public about German Shepherds, their lifespan, personality, activity level and overall responsible dog ownership.

Irvine, CA

SCPR is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization which maintains a safe, no-kill solution for Pomeranians which have been abandoned, lost, abused or for other reasons must be re-homed. SCPR's main objective is to spay or neuter and place rescued dogs in qualified pet homes.

Costa Mesa, CA

Stella's Hope is a 501c3 non-profit all-breed dog rescue located in Orange County, California. We rescue dogs in need from shelters throughout Southern California and beyond, and also assist with abandoned, neglected, or abused dogs. Since 2010, we have rescued and placed 500+ dogs into loving homes.

Costa Mesa, CA

TippedEars is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose purpose is to combat cat overpopulation through humane TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). By reducing the overall cat population, fewer cats will need to be euthanized in shelters for space, and there will not be as many kittens dying on the streets. While in our care, community cats will be sterilized, vaccinated, microchipped, and flea treated.

Torrance, CA

The Native America Humane Society (NAHS) is the only national nonprofit organization founded and led by tribal members to focus exclusively on serving tribal nations and their animals. Our mission is to empower Native communities to become healthier, happier and safer by providing information, support and resources for animal care programs in Indian country.

Huntington Beach, CA

Orange County Animal Allies is dedicated to saving animal lives and strengthening the human-animal bond by ensuring access to preventative spay & neuter services, emergency financial support, educational and referral resources, and therapy programs.

Huntington Beach, CA

The Little Ones Animal Center's Passionate belief is that it is our responsibility as Guardians to take care of our innocent animal friends and our beloved pets. Through education, respect, trust and unconditional love we can accomplish this mission so that humans, animals and our pets can live harmoniously.All Life Is Precious!

Huntington Beach, CA

California Doodle Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes doodles and poodle mixes who have been abuses, abandoned or neglected throughout California. We provide care, medical support, and safe foster homes for dogs we rescue from shelters, backyard breeding, and hoarding situations and work tirelessly to provide them with loving permanent homes.

Huntington Beach, CA

No dog should be without a home and no home without a dog. In a word, Waggin' Trails Rescue Foundation is a lifesaver. We rescue and locally re-home or transport companion animals scheduled for death due to lack of space in California shelters, as well as other neglected or abused animals. Waggin' Trails Rescue has volunteers throughout the state of California, and friends and partners in many states and Canada.

Huntington Beach, CA

At Surf City Rescue, our mission is to rescue and rehome cats and kittens, giving each one an opportunity to thrive. We are committed to providing compassionate care, medical support, and loving placements, ensuring every kitty finds a safe harbor. Our passion is to rescue, heal, rehome, and repeat. Surfing toward second chances one paw at a time.

Los Angeles, CA

Stray Cat Alliance believes that every cat's life is valuable. SCA advocates for the humane treatment of cats whether in a home or on the streets. We provide TNR support, spay/neuter, trap depots, emergency medical fund, free to the public spay/neuter days, and find cats loving forever homes.

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.

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!

Lomita, CA

Road DogsRescue rescues bulldog breeds, with our primary focus being complicated medical dogs, seniors and special needs puppies. They are the most likely to be euthanized. They are often dumped at shelters or abandoned at veterinary clinics. Some regard them as defective and shun them. We see them as just differently beautiful and differently abled and they deserve to live amazing lives!