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Volunteer Lorraine G.

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Lorraine G.

Lorraine is regularly here to help our adoptions staff. Her positive presence at o...
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My story: NKLA volunteer Victoria Vertuga

Victoria Vertuga volunteers with Best Friends in Los Angeles. She creates videos t...
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Meet Your New Best Friend at NKLA Super Adoption June 3 & 4 at Warner Park in Woodland Hills

Adopt Your New Best Friend at NKLA Super Adoption on June 3 and 4

Hosted by Best Friends Animal Society and presented by BOBS from SKECHERS®, adopti...
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Los Angeles City Council passes no-kill resolution

LA is on target to become no-kill in 2017, and in collaboration with the NKLA coal...
Julie Castle Blog
Volunteer Gillian with her dog

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Gillian H.

Gillian is always eager to jump in and help wherever needed most - our dog team gr...
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Instagram-worthy dogs and cats

FIV-positive cats, pit bull terriers and a senior Pomeranian adopted from Best Fri...
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Volunteer Lori Winslow with her dog dressed up for Halloween

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Lori W.

Lori brings a positive energy to our center and is truly dedicated to helping our ...
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Saving baby kittens in Los Angeles

Best Friends kitten nursery in LA is a vital component of getting to the point whe...
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The kittens are coming

Roughly March through April is kitten season. Read what Best Friends is doing to s...
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A tripod kitten’s brave journey

Stray kitten is saved off the streets, but had a back paw injury requiring amputat...
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Love wins over breed discrimination

Couple adopts pit bull dog, but then their homeowners association (HOA) tells them...
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Lotta N.

Lotta's energy, passion and dedication is an inspiration to our staff and her...
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Volunteer Stephanie N. with her dog

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Stephanie N.

A huge help both at our center and on mobile adoptions, Stephanie's focus and...
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Wags to riches: Patrick Stewart and his foster pit bull terrier

Patrick Stewart fosters a pit bull dog for Wags and Walks, and the pictures and vi...
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Best Friends NKLA initiative on target to create country’s largest no-kill community

Collaborative efforts result in Los Angeles city shelters achieving a record save ...
Julie Castle Blog