Adopt a Dog or a Cat in LA
Approximately 500 dogs are euthanized in LA every day. Around 25% of those are purebreds. That means that of the approximately 200,000 dogs killed in LA shelters annually, almost 50,000 are what you'd get at that horrid Beverly Center shop. So step away from the pet store, people. Lose the business card of that breeder, and join me on a tour of some of LA's no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations, where staff and volunteers work tirelessly to save the lives of thousands of dogs and cats each year. They've got furry friends of all ages and breeds, and they won't let them go without making sure they're spayed, neutered, and up to date on all their vaccines.
Noah's Bark @ PETCO
24413 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
This South Bay rescue organization was founded by Lila Hemenway in 1997. Because they don't have a physical shelter, all of their animals are housed by foster parents, … which they always need more of. Pets come to Noah's Bark as strays, owner turn-ins, and from LA area shelters. There are always dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds available for adoption, and their pet adoption fairs are held every Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at PETCO in Torrance. [link]
Much Love @ Tails Pet Boutique
2912 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Run entirely by volunteers dedicated to raising funds, fostering, and caring for the animals, not to mention participating in weekend mobile adoptions, Much Love also … gets a lot of support and publicity from celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, whose life was saved by a pooch she rescued a few years back. On Saturdays, they hold pet fairs in the courtyard of Tails Pet Boutique in Santa Monica. They also host pet fairs on Sundays in the parking lot of Lost Planet Production Co. (2515 Main Street in Santa Monica, a half block north of Ocean Park Boulevard). [link]
Bill Foundation @ Centinela Feed
331 N Robertson Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
[link]
Amanda Foundation @ Shipp's Animal Hospital
351 Foothill Rd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
[link]
A Dog's Life Rescue @ Centinela Feed
11055 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
This nonprofit rescue organization was founded by three lovely LA ladies in early 2005. They hold adoption events on the second, third, and fourth Saturdays of every … month at Centinela Feed on Pico. Adoption days go from 12-4 p.m., and appointments can also be made to meet animals privately. [link]
