Other rescues/shelters
Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
Pasadena
Pasadena Humane is more than an animal shelter; we are a community-supported animal resource center providing compassion and care for all animals.
Read morePaws For Life K9 Rescue
Santa Monica
Paws For Life K9 Rescue (PFL) in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a renowned shelter that rescues dogs from city and county shelters.
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 morePet Adoption Fund
Canoga Park
Founded in 1983 in California, Pet Adoption Fund (PAF) is a reputable dog and cat rescue organization in Canoga Park, CA. As an all-breed, private, nonprofit, no-kill shelter, PAF is dedicated to finding loving homes for pets in need.
Read morePet Orphans of Southern
Van Nuys
Pet Orphans of Southern California (POSC) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, Southern California. Dedicated to companion animal welfare, POSC works tirelessly to combat overpopulation, abandonment, and the need for euthanasia.
Read morePet Rescue Solutions
South El Monte
Pet Rescue Solutions is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in South El Monte, Los Angeles County, Southern California.
Read moreRescue From the Hart
Van Nuys
Rescue From The Hart, a 501c3 Los Angeles dog rescue, is a beacon of hope for abandoned and abused animals in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, 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 moreSanta Monica Animal Control
Santa Monica
Santa Monica Animal Control Section, located in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a leading establishment dedicated to providing exceptional care for animals.
Read moreSoutheast Area Animal Control
Downey
Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) in Downey, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a dedicated organization committed to caring for abandoned and unwanted pets.
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 moreSouthern California Labrador
Torrance
Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue (SCLRR) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer rescue group based in Torrance, Los Angeles County, Southern California. Since 1998, SCLRR has been dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of unwanted Labradors.
Read moreSPCA LA – Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) - Hawthorne, located in Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a beacon of hope for lost dogs in the region.
Read moreSPCA LA – Long Beach
Long Beach
SPCA LA – Long Beach, located in Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA).
Read moreSunny Saints St. Bernard
Bellflower
Sunny Saints St. Bernard Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization based in Bellflower, Los Angeles County, Southern California.
Read moreThe Rescue Train
Studio City
The Rescue Train, located in Studio City, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a unique non-profit 501(c)3, no-kill organization dedicated to saving animals.
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.
Read moreZelda’s Foundation for
Marina Del Rey
Zelda's Foundation for Animals, located in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is an all-volunteer, 501c3 nonprofit pet rescue dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of pets in need from local high-kill shelters.
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