Welcome to the new Shipley Dog Lodges

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All about our dogs

A couple adventure buddy program participants with a pug wearing a bandanna

Adventures abound for adoptable dogs

Dogs from the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in L.A. share fun-filled outings to help them get adopted.
Adventuring with purpose
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Blanche the dog standing outside

Extra-bubbly dog goes from chaos to calm

How the behavior team at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary helped Blanche turn her over-the-top enthusiasm into excellent manners.
She now serves as “demo dog” for the behavior team
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Baby and Celine the French bulldogs sleeping next to each other

Faces of No-Kill: From puppy surgery to sister snuggles

A French bulldog named Baby came to Best Friends in crisis. Now, she has a clean bill of health, a cozy home, and one sassy sister.
A family that’s meant to be
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dog on sofa with pillow

Touched by a dog's story?

If you feel a special connection to a dog here at the Sanctuary, you can provide a little extra TLC with the gift of sponsorship.
Sponsor a Dog

Adopt a dog

Looking to add a new pup to the family? Great! Start your search today.

Start Your Search Today

Can’t adopt right now? Consider opening your home to a foster pet. Whether it’s for a few days or a few weeks, fostering helps save lives.

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Three smiling volunteers with a happy dog

Volunteer at Dogtown

Looking for face-to-face interaction with the dogs?

It’s your chance to help with daily care, including dog walking, puppy socialization and more. Or lend a hand in the Sanctuary adoptions hub. Learn more about volunteering at Dogtown.

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Let’s be friends!

Connect with us on our Dogtown Facebook group to stay in the loop about our residents.
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