Featured rescues/shelters
Dawg Squad
Los Angeles
The Dawg Squad is a renowned non-profit 501(c)3 corporation based in Los Angeles, dedicated to rescuing dogs from the streets, abusive situations, neglect, and high-kill animal shelters across Southern California.
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Delaney’s Dog
Los Angeles
Delaney's Dog, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, is a volunteer-run, all-breed dog rescue dedicated to serving the Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California communities.
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Doris Day Animal Foundation
Los Angeles
The Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a renowned nonprofit 501(c)(3) Public Charity dedicated to supporting animals and their devoted caregivers.
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Fur Baby Rescue
Los Angeles
Fur Baby Rescue, located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Southern California, offers a temporary, safe haven for cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens.
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L.A. Animal Services
Los Angeles
L.A. Animal Services (LAAS) operates six modern animal shelters in Los Angeles, Southern California, providing top-notch care for approximately 60,000 animals annually.
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Hope For Paws
Los Angeles
Hope For Paws, a 501c3 organization based in Los Angeles, is dedicated to rescuing animals in the city and beyond to combat neglect, homelessness, and abuse.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Pups Rescue, a 501(c)3 Los Angeles-based rescue, is dedicated to aiding homeless dogs in need throughout Southern California.
Read morePerfect Pet Rescue
Los Angeles
Perfect Pet Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Los Angeles, is a haven for dog lovers seeking a furry companion in Southern California.
Read moreSamoyed Rescue of Southern
Los Angeles
Samoyed Rescue of Southern California (SRSC) is an esteemed all-volunteer, non-profit organization established in 1989 to provide aid to Samoyed dogs in need.
Read moreSouthern California Golden
Los Angeles
Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue, the third largest Golden Retriever Rescue in the country, is a beacon of hope for over 300 dogs annually in Los Angeles County. Their commitment to finding loving homes for these furry companions is unwavering.
Read moreThe Tailwaggers Foundation
Los Angeles
The Tailwaggers Foundation provides funding to qualified 501c non-profit organizations who supply life saving treatment to sick and injured animals. The Tailwaggers name itself pays homage to the Tailwaggers Club, a charity created in 1929 England.
Read moreWags & Walks
Los Angeles
Wags and Walks, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in West Los Angeles, is a beacon of hope for family-friendly dogs in need of a forever home.
Read moreWestside German Shepherd
Los Angeles
Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, stands as a beacon of hope for German Shepherd dogs in need within Los Angeles County and Southern California.
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