Los Angeles Stories

Gillian is always eager to jump in and help wherever needed most - our dog team greatly appreciates everything she does!

FIV-positive cats, pit bull terriers and a senior Pomeranian adopted from Best Friends are famous on Instagram. Read their stories and see photos.

Lori brings a positive energy to our center and is truly dedicated to helping our city become no-kill.

Best Friends kitten nursery in LA is a vital component of getting to the point where healthy cats, dogs and other pets won't be killed in the city.

Roughly March through April is kitten season. Read what Best Friends is doing to save the littlest shelter kittens.

Stray kitten is saved off the streets, but had a back paw injury requiring amputation. This tripod kitten is happy, healthy and has been adopted now.

Couple adopts pit bull dog, but then their homeowners association (HOA) tells them they can't keep him. The couple fights this breed discrimination.

Lotta's energy, passion and dedication is an inspiration to our staff and her ability to work with a wide variety of dogs help us understand them during their time at the center.

A huge help both at our center and on mobile adoptions, Stephanie's focus and dedication helps our pets find their forever homes

Patrick Stewart fosters a pit bull dog for Wags and Walks, and the pictures and videos go viral.

Collaborative efforts result in Los Angeles city shelters achieving a record save rate and the city continuing on track to become no-kill in 2017.

City On Track To Become No-Kill By 2017

Shy pittie mix gains confidence after animal rescue volunteer starts spending time with her. Pit bull has now been adopted and is an Instagram star.

Vanessa is a wonderful volunteer, always willing to help our cat care team and works exceptionally hard at our NKLA pet adoption center!

Family adopts senior three-legged Labrador retriever dog with appendicular osteosarcoma, an aggressive, terminal bone cancer, promising to love her.