Hit Series ‘Parks and Recreation' Shoots Scene at Best Friends Pet Adoption & Spay/Neuter Center

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Ron Swanson on a quest to adopt a dog for his two stepdaughters on "Parks and Recreation"LOS ANGELES - Hollywood is a long way from Indiana, yet the Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center in Los Angeles recently became the perfect double for the fictional Pawnee Animal Shelter on NBC's hit comedy "Parks and Recreation."

Currently in its sixth season, the critically acclaimed, award-winning series has been included on dozens of television critics' Top 10 lists. Three-time Emmy nominee Amy Poehler recently won a Golden Globe for her role as the ever-optimistic Leslie Knope.

Airing on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 8:30 p.m./7:30 central, the episode features Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) on a quest to adopt a dog for his two stepdaughters. With April (Aubrey Plaza), the newly named Pawnee director of animal services as his guide, will the cynical Swanson find the perfect canine companion? Views are encouraged to tune in and find out.

Excitement was high among employees at Best Friends Animal Society-Los Angeles when it was announced the hit show would film at the center.

Executive Director Marc Peralta, a fan of the show said: "One of the benefits of working in Los Angeles is having incredible opportunities like ‘Parks and Recreation' filming here, which in turn helps Best Friends promote the adoption of homeless pets. Whether you lie in Pawnee or Pasadena, adoption is the best lifesaving option when it comes to adding a pet to the family."

About Best Friends Animal Society®

Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization focused exclusively on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. An authority and leader in the no-kill movement since its founding in 1984, Best Friends runs the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, as well as life-saving programs in partnership with rescue groups and shelters across the country. Since its founding, Best Friends has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters from 17 million per year to about 4 million. Best Friends has the knowledge, technical expertise and on-the-ground network to end the killing and Save Them All®.

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About Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters in 2025. Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters from an estimated 17 million per year to 415,000 last year. Best Friends runs lifesaving programs across the country, as well as the nation’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary. Working collaboratively with a network of more than 5,000 animal welfare and shelter partners, and community members nationwide, Best Friends is working to Save Them All®. For more information, visit bestfriends.org