Los Angeles Stories

Adventure Buddies program at Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center in Los Angeles allows volunteers to take an adoptable dog for a hike.

Gina's positive energy literally lights up the center each time she volunteers and is an incredible dog handler and mentor as well!

Partnership between Best Friends in Los Angeles and the Paw Mission saves ‘working cats' who provide mouse control in barns, garages and warehouses.

Rene is always willing to jump in and help wherever help is need & her presence is very soothing for our cats!

Robert helps out across all teams at our adoption centers has been instrumental in developing support systems for new volunteers.

Incontinent kitten who doesn't have use of her back legs gets extra care. She needs help with expressing her bladder and sometimes her colon.

Victoria's dedication to homeless pets is truly amazing and we are so thankful to have her as a volunteer!

Cat had microphthalmia (his eyeballs were smaller than normal), and he was in pain, so had surgery to remove his eyes. He's been adopted and is happy.

A great dog handler, Joanna is a huge help in making sure our dogs get lots of walks and love!

Students, many of whom are veterans, from the Animal Behavior College dog
training program work with dogs from Best Friends in Los Angeles.

Analysis of the statistics and progress made with Best Friends' No-Kill Los Angeles initiative. An injunction against TNR is the final obstacle.

Mollie is so compassionate and a great cat handler, she's also been a huge help as we increased our cat volunteer team!

Senior cat is adopted by senior woman suffering from dementia and her granddaughter to give the elderly grandmother comfort and make her happier.

To save distressed pets with critical injuries, Best Friends works with Los Angeles Animal Services. Read about dog hit by a car with broken legs.

Unsocialized cat, who seemed to be feral and was put in a working cat program, turns out to be friendly after all, and is adopted into a loving home.