Los Angeles Stories

Volunteer Ryan at an NKLA adoption event

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Ryan M.

Ryan gives dogs at NKLA lots of love and attention until they find forever homes...
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Volunteer Austin Delos Santos holding two small dogs

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Austin Delos Santos

Austin, who always has a smile on his face, is a huge help to our dog team...
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Pets and veterans: Saving each other

Former stray German shepherd who ended up in the shelter goes on to become a worki...
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Volunteer Barbara riding a horse in the water

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Barbara L.

Barbara, who walks and trains dogs at NKLA, has been a long time supporter of Best...
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New kitten nurseries opening in Los Angeles

With more neonatal kitten nurseries, Best Friends and NKLA Coalition partners aim ...
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Nine lives cat didn’t give in to feline panleukopenia

Cat with panleukopenia is rescued from a hoarding situation. Things were touch and...
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Brent J. with a pit bull terrier

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Brent J

On the weekends, you can find our awesome volunteer Brent walking and training our...
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Instead of a dozen roses, Best Friends Animal Society offers twelve reasons why pets make the best Valentines

Looking for a love that lasts? Adopt a pet to meet those #Relationship Goals

Best Friends Animal Society and Hallmark Channel team up to encourage everyone to ...
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Favorite NKLA dog and cat adoptions

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from the NKLA Pet Adoption Center, i...
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From shelter dog to service dog

Sweet, friendly and good-natured Chihuahua adopted from Best Friends in Los Angele...
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Favorite dog and cat adoptions in L.A.

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from Best Friends Pet Adoption and S...
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Volunteer Carolyn holding two small dogs

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Carolyne B.

Giving many dogs love and special attention, Carolyne brings light to the dogs at ...
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Because two FIV-positive cats are better than one

Two cats with FIV show that true friendship can trump any disease. This story has ...
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Dick J

Many thanks to our early morning and "honorary Cat Caregiver" volunteer...
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Volunteer Sophia Lim with a dog

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Sophia Lim

A dedicated volunteer for 6 years, Sophia makes a tremendous impact in the kitten...
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