Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.
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Kitty Bungalow
2032 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90062
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-4pm
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Sante D'Or
3165 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Thu 12:30pm–4pm, Fri–Sun 12pm–4:45pm
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Fur Baby Rescue
3030 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Mon-Sat 9am-3pm
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Pet Adoption Fund
7507-7515 Deering Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91303
Fri-Sat 1pm-5pm
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West Los Angeles Animal Shelter
11361 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Wags and Walks Adoption Center
2236 Federal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064-1404
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Lange Foundation
2106 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025-5734
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Perfect Pet Rescue
10737 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034-6215
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Pet Pride Cat Shelter
3350 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034
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Vanderpump Dogs
8134 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4309
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North Central Animal Shelter
3201 Lacy St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
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Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
12005 Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
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City Of Los Angeles Shelters
3201 Lacy St, Los Angeles, CA 90031-1867
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Animal Advocates
HEADQUARTERS, 645 W 9th St #110-140, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Animal of World Foundation
5840 Nagle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91401
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Catmandoo Rescue Group
4550 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
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DR Doghouse Bully Crew Rescue
11054 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91604
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L.A. Love & Leashes
10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067
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Marine Mammal Care Center
3601 S Gaffey St #8, Los Angeles, CA 90731
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The REAL Bark
3740 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Dawg Squad
11209 National Blvd #246, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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K911 Resq
8726 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045-4014
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Bunny World Foundation
1110 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029-2016
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Angel City Pit Bulls
3612 11th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018-3601
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Peta
2898 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039-2020
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Best Friends Animal Society
1845 Pontius Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025-4305
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South LA Animal Shelter
1850 W 60th St, Los Angeles, CA 90047
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Home Dog La
3201 Lacy St, Los Angeles, CA 90031-1867
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Stray Cat Alliance
3612 11th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018-3601
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Ace Of Hearts Dog Rescue
11693 San Vicente Blvd # 130, Los Angeles, CA 90049-5105
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Tails of the City Animal Rescue
2539 7th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018-1702
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Paw Parent Animal Sanctuary
313 N Stanley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036-2328
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Kitten Rescue
3519 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
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TortoiseLand
991 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019-1911
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Friends of Animals
2336 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064-1911
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Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation
3860 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066-4417
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The Cat's Meow Animal Rescue
7621 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046-7419
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Animal Scenes POV
304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1025
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Right Way Animal Control
3211 Primera Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068-1547
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Tailzen rescue
200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-1780
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Dove Project
10100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 300, Los Angeles, CA 90067-4107
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Mermaid Rescue Ranch
11269 Sheldon St, Los Angeles, CA 91352
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Los Angeles Animal Cruelty Task Force
221 N Figueroa St Fl 6 , Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2639
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Viva Rescue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
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- San Diego25
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- Fresno10
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- Modesto8
Good to know
What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?
Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.
How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?
Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.
Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?
Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.