Los Angeles Stories

Robert helps out across all teams at our adoption centers has been instrumental in developing support systems for new volunteers.

Incontinent kitten who doesn't have use of her back legs gets extra care. She needs help with expressing her bladder and sometimes her colon.

Victoria's dedication to homeless pets is truly amazing and we are so thankful to have her as a volunteer!

Cat had microphthalmia (his eyeballs were smaller than normal), and he was in pain, so had surgery to remove his eyes. He's been adopted and is happy.

A great dog handler, Joanna is a huge help in making sure our dogs get lots of walks and love!

Students, many of whom are veterans, from the Animal Behavior College dog
training program work with dogs from Best Friends in Los Angeles.

Analysis of the statistics and progress made with Best Friends' No-Kill Los Angeles initiative. An injunction against TNR is the final obstacle.

Mollie is so compassionate and a great cat handler, she's also been a huge help as we increased our cat volunteer team!

Senior cat is adopted by senior woman suffering from dementia and her granddaughter to give the elderly grandmother comfort and make her happier.

To save distressed pets with critical injuries, Best Friends works with Los Angeles Animal Services. Read about dog hit by a car with broken legs.

Unsocialized cat, who seemed to be feral and was put in a working cat program, turns out to be friendly after all, and is adopted into a loving home.

Adopted kitten helps adopter heal after the shooting tragedy at the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, that she had attended.

A huge help to our adoption team, Cheryl always shows up with a positive attitude that is so supportive with our potential adopters.

A wonderful dog handler, Petroula's positive attitude continuously inspires our team!

See photos of a shelter dog who went from scared and reluctant when she first arrived to more confident and happy. She has been adopted into a home.