Los Angeles Stories

"She is always there to help out when we need it and we all appreciate her so much. We couldn't do it without her!"

Scared white pit bull found wandering on the downtown Los Angeles streets while wildfires blazed in 2018 is rescued, fostered and then adopted.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner helps a dog with terminal cancer cross an item off his bucket list by playing catch with him.

"Her energy, her kindness and her support of not only our cats but our entire volunteer program is simply inspiring."

Tripod pit bull, who had an injured front leg that had to be amputated, enjoys going for stroller rides and for Puppuccinos at Starbucks.

Pit bull with cancer, a fast-growing sarcoma that doesn't respond well to surgery or chemo, is enjoying a happy life in his foster hospice home.

"Her incredible handling skills, her positive energy and her teamwork with staff and other volunteers are just a few qualities that make her so special!"

"He has such a positive attitude and keeps the staff smiling and laughing at all times!"

Hearing-impaired puppy is fostered by a woman who teaches her sign language for things like sit and shake. Now adopted, the deaf pup is thriving.

Via return-to-field and trap-neuter-return programs, street cats are spayed or neutered and vaccinated so they can live their best lives.

Best Friends Animal Society participates in the 2019 CatCon in Pasadena, California, as the official adoption partner. Nearly 200 cats are adopted.

Why do some male cats have big cheeks? Unneutered tomcats often have puffy jowls. Find out why, and see some adorable chub-cheeked cat photos.

Best Friends Leadership Training Academy is a five-day hands-on course for animal shelters to learn strategies to save more animals.

Eighty-year-old woman adopts 14-year-old cat from Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Los Angeles. Their golden years just got brighter.