Los Angeles Stories

Ryan gives dogs at NKLA lots of love and attention until they find forever homes

Austin, who always has a smile on his face, is a huge help to our dog team

Former stray German shepherd who ended up in the shelter goes on to become a working service therapy dog who is helping a veteran home from war.

Barbara, who walks and trains dogs at NKLA, has been a long time supporter of Best Friends and a wonderful volunteer!

With more neonatal kitten nurseries, Best Friends and NKLA Coalition partners aim to save more Los Angeles cats and kittens.

Cat with panleukopenia is rescued from a hoarding situation. Things were touch and go for a while, but Danny the cat recovered and has been adopted.

On the weekends, you can find our awesome volunteer Brent walking and training our larger dogs to help them become more adoptable!

Best Friends Animal Society and Hallmark Channel team up to encourage everyone to swipe right to find "The One"

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from the NKLA Pet Adoption Center, including a German shepherd mix from Iran and a scaredy cat.

Sweet, friendly and good-natured Chihuahua adopted from Best Friends in Los Angeles becomes a superstar therapy dog.

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center in Los Angeles this year.

Giving many dogs love and special attention, Carolyne brings light to the dogs at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center!

Two cats with FIV show that true friendship can trump any disease. This story has a happy ending with the two felines being adopted together.

Many thanks to our early morning and "honorary Cat Caregiver" volunteer, Dick!

A dedicated volunteer for 6 years, Sophia makes a tremendous impact in the kitten nursery and is an enormous help at outreach events!