Angel City Pit Bulls
#98 in United States, #24 in California, #1 in Los Angeles
Angel City Pit Bulls is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating a better future for pit bulls by promoting their positive image as loving family companions through education, public advocacy, adoptions, and owner support.
"Thank you for everything that you do!"
LaBelle Foundation
#98 in United States, #24 in California, #1 in Los Angeles
A beacon of hope in the realm of animal welfare. Our foundation is dedicated to transforming lives through responsible pet ownership education, spaying, and neutering initiatives, vaccination advocacy, and comprehensive dog training. We confront the challenges within the rescue community head-on, driven by a resolute mission to put an end to dog homelessness.
Aligned with our mission, we champion accessible veterinary care. Our support has extended to sponsoring spay and neuter clinics across California and Mexico, with ongoing plans to broaden our reach. Our unwavering commitment includes partnering with affordable specialty veterinary clinics and addressing the critical need for accessible and affordable care through advocacy and legislation.
As we continue to evolve, our unwavering focus remains on the core tenets that define us. Our journey is built upon the principles of rescuing, rehabilitating, and advocating for dogs, particularly with neonatal orphans needing intensive care, medical/special needs animals, and nursing mother-and-babies. Our foundation stands upon pillars that encompass rescuing animals in need, educating the community on responsible pet care, facilitating forever homes, fostering a supportive community, and prioritizing the overall well-being of animals.
"I have a dear friend how adopted two pits from “It’s The Pits”San..." more
Paws For Life K9 Rescue
#98 in United States, #24 in California, #1 in Los Angeles
Paws For Life K9 Rescue saves and transforms the lives of animals and people through innovative canine-centered programs that provide purpose, support, and opportunity through the Prison/Re-Entry, People & Pet Innovation Center, First Responder and PTSD Support, Adoptions, Transports, and Vet Tech Program.
"A colleague of mine worked at this shelter when she lived in LA a..." more
Wags & Walks
#98 in United States, #24 in California, #1 in Los Angeles
Wags and Walks is focused on advocating for wrongfully stereotyped bully breeds, medical dogs, and mamas + puppies that are often overlooked and at-risk due to overcrowding. We do not select dogs based on their size, age, or breed. We select our dogs on a case-by-case basis, factoring in our ability to help and their likelihood of thriving when placed in the right home.
We know that, like amazing dogs, loving families come in all shapes and sizes. Our goal is to find every pup an adopter whose home, family, and lifestyle are a perfect fit for a lifetime of love and happiness.
"Wags and Walks is amazing! We wanted to volunteer with a rescue o..." more
German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County
#99 in United States, #25 in California, #2 in Los Angeles
German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County (GSROC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing purebred German Shepherd Dogs that have no where else to turn.
"There are so many shepherds that are alive today because of GSROC..." more
Pasadena Humane
#99 in United States, #25 in California, #2 in Los Angeles
Pasadena Humane is more than an animal shelter; we are a community-supported animal resource center providing compassion and care for all animals. Since 1903, Pasadena Humane has offered lifesaving programs and services for animals and the people who love them in the Greater Los Angeles Area. At our Pasadena campus, we provide shelter, dedicated care and new beginnings for thousands of our community's most vulnerable animals every year. In addition to pet adoptions and foster, we focus on programs and services aimed at helping people care for and keep their pets, such as free and low-cost spay/neuter and vaccines, a pet food pantry, and an animal support call center. In 2022, Pasadena Humane helped nearly 40,000 animals through adoptions, wildlife rehabilitation, lost & found, veterinary services, and surrender prevention assistance.
"We adopted our little pit terrier from Pasadena Humane. They care..." more
Animals Rule Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
We are a small group of animal lovers who have come together to rescue and foster animals in need. Our dedicated group of volunteers are unpaid and extremely committed to making a difference in the lives of animals in our care. Funding for our non profit comes entirely from public donations, our adoption fees and fundraisers. We do not receive any city, county or government funding.
Animals Rule Placement Foundation was established in 2003 as a registered 501(C)3 Non-Profit Animal Welfare Organization Tax ID #13-4264510. Your tax deductible donation is used 100% for the welfare and veterinary care of the animals while they are with us. We are based in San Pedro, CA, in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.
Two Hands Four Paws Foundation
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
The Two Hands Four Paws Foundation is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing a high quality of life, specifically improved mobility, to small animals that might otherwise not have the means or access to receive it. We work with veterinarians, physical rehabilitation professionals, mobility-aid companies and others.
Our Foundation is made up of animal lovers whose passion is small-animal mobility and the heightened quality of life it provides. Our directors have years of experience in diverse areas of animal-specific care.
The Two Hands Four Paws Foundation was established as a way to formalize what had been ad-hoc fundraising efforts and personal donations that could not come close to supporting all of the needy dogs, cats, rabbits, Guinea pigs, etc. that came through the doors of our canine rehabilitation center. Being an organization with Federal tax-exempt status allows us to increase our visibility and help animals that otherwise might have no chance at moving on their own again.
The Foundation was incorporated in 2016 and is located in Los Angeles, California.
The Brittany Foundation
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
The Brittany Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, care, and placement of homeless dogs in the Los Angeles, CA area. We have been running our no-kill rescue and sanctuary since 1994.
Nancy Anderson, founder and CEO of The Brittany Foundation, started her journey in rescue in 1986, shortly after she arrived in California. She became keenly aware of inhumane atrocities that she couldn't ignore: pit bull fighting and animal testing. She responded with action, rescuing her first pit bull, "Dog," from a person facing incarceration. She soon added two more pit bulls, "Romeo" and "Claudio," to her pack when she interrupted their transport to a fighting ring in Oxnard.
The Brittany Foundation was formally incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 1994, and has remained steadfast in our dedication to the rescue, rehabilitation, care, and placement of homeless dogs. We continue to rescue pit bulls, along with all other breeds, regardless of age, history, or medical condition.
The Sanctuary
We are nestled in the beautiful hills of Agua Dulce, CA, and at any time could have up to 50 canine residents enjoying safe haven here with us. Each pup is settled into a kennel that we affectionately call a "room," decked out with a small couch for lounging, a bed and igloo for snoozing, and of course blankets, toys, and most of all, space to sniff, play, and relax while they are waiting for their forever homes. A misting system keeps the rooms cool in the summer, and winterproof coverings keep our pups warm in the winter.
We offer daily enrichment, training, socialization, and care at the hands of fully vetted, caring employees and volunteers who oversee play-yard fun time and walks every day. While we hope to match each dog we rescue with the perfect forever home, if that is not meant to be, each pup will have a loving home with us for as long as they need it.
VIDA Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
We rescue hundreds of homeless animals annually and work hard to find them the best homes; our goal is to see them go to happy, forever homes where they will never have to worry about homelessness again. We also sponsor spay and neuter campaigns for communities in need in the US as well as in Mexico. We also assist other rescues and provide animal welfare services for homeless dogs and cats in numerous cities of Mexico.
Our Vision is to see the end of mistreatment and exploitation of animals and see them in loving forever homes.
Most of our rescues are either from city animal controls that we work with or are rescued from the streets of Mexico. We serve these areas because our founding members have seen the lack of help for these animals. In Mexico, there are few animal shelters and even fewer people who adopt. There’s a lack of education on spay/neuter, so the streets are often packed with young animals, exposed to the elements and eating whatever they can get from the community. We work hard to give these animals a chance at a better life.
Rescue From The Hart
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
Rescue From The Hart is a 501c3 Los Angeles dog rescue founded by Annie Hart and her husband - James Hart, after years of advocacy and animal rescue. We have dedicated our lives to saving abandoned and abused animals from local shelters and the streets and ultimately finding them loving forever homes.
We provide each of our rescues with top-notch medical and emotional care through trusted vets, trainers and foster homes. We believe that these efforts - coupled with spay/neuter programs and educating the public - are the three key elements to eliminating pet overpopulation problems across the world.
The first step to solving any problem is acknowledging that you have one. By sharing the stories of those we save, Rescue From the Hart demonstrates how countless animals are victims of circumstance and thrive when given a second chance - thus inspiring others to join our efforts and effect change.
RockNRoll Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
RockNRoll Rescue was established as another resource, another avenue, to save as many of these beautiful animals as possible, and to find them their own forever homes and families.
Through advocacy, fund-raising, and rescue events we strive to raise awareness, and create support and long-term care and financing for the rescue itself. Working in conjunction with hi-profile Rock and Roll musicians and personalities, RockNRoll Rescue draws its primary support from the fans of Rock and Roll, and the many colorful bands and entertainers associated with it.
Every dog deserves a home and family. No home or family is truly complete without a dog. Our goal is to make this a reality in the world today, and in doing so, make the world a much better place for all.
Pibbles n Kibbles Animal Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
Pibbles N Kibbles is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit animal rescue operating in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas in Southern California.
We are a small non-profit rescuer of stray dogs and dogs who are at-risk for being euthanized simply because of overcrowding. Our team picks up dogs in need located between Kern County and Los Angeles County. Once in our care, all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped.
We want the safest and best outcomes for our dogs and because of this we conduct in-home checks for ALL adoptions.
Paw Parent
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
THE FOUNDER OF PAW PARENT Isabell Csaki, along with wonderful helpers, has dedicated her life to saving dogs and cats from shelters, streets and people who can no longer take care of them.
Since its inception more than a decade ago, Paw Parent has rescued hundreds of dogs and cats who otherwise would have perished. All of the animals taken in receive the love and attention they deserve, along with necessary veterinary care, including spay/neuter surgeries. Our goal is to find loving forever homes for all of them, but for some that dream doesn’t always come true. Those few are loved and taken care of by us for the rest of their lives.
Through the generosity of individual donors, foundations and businesses, we are able to make a significant difference in the future of the helpless animals we serve. We work tirelessly to raise the funds required to accomplish positive outcomes for them with every dollar given going to directly benefit the lives of animals who are, for whatever reason, abandoned, hopeless and alone. We at Paw Parent are deeply grateful to all who make it possible to accomplish our dream of rescuing innocent lives.
Lost and Found Dogs USA Network
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
We believe everyone was placed on this earth with a mission to fulfill; ours is to save animals.
Founded by Jeanette Portocarrero in 2011, Lost & Found Dogs USA Network is the only rescue center in Kern County, California that participates in active search and rescue by obtaining animals in need from the field. By focusing on all aspects of rescue, we go beyond search and rescue by providing community education, intervention for pet welfare, adoptions, rescue training, pet retention, and more.
We live on-site with the dogs we rescue and are committed to the hard work these animals deserve. We are grateful you’ve found us and hope you’ll join us in the movement of changing the face of pet rescue.
Canine Rescue Connection
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
One Beagle started the whole ball rolling. Gizmo was a challenge that led to a very fullfilling “career” in rescue. He was my first dog and a great teacher on how to approach dogs and rescue. It is indeed because of my experiences with him that led me on this path. All stages of his life brought more challenges. Puppyhood…Housetraining…Obedience Classes… Behavior Modification…Learning to deal with how smart this dog was…Landing us on the TV show “The Dog Whisperer”…Getting older and more accepting of another dog…Losing a dog to cancer…Learning to accept even more dogs in the pack…and getting even older and succumbing to cancer himself. 14 years worth of trials and tests. I will never forget all the lessons he taught me along the way and have integrated all this experience into every dog that passes through. Everything I do is all in honor of my greatest teacher Gizmo.
Out of this “hobby”… a full fledged non-profit organization, Canine Rescue Connection was born. Years of work behind the scenes learning how everything about rescue works have gone into this project. I didn’t wake up one day and say hey I’m a dog rescue! No, it is a continuing learning experience that benefits all parties. The dogs, the rescues, the shelters and people that want to adopt a rescue dog. Each animal brings a new experience and sheds light on the behavior of others. It is why I do what I do…the ultimate goal of saving a life by connecting dogs to rescue and people to rescue dogs.
R&R Animal Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
R&R Animal Rescue is a relatively new nonprofit organization. We are a family run rescue, and truly love what we do. Our mission started when we first rescued our two tea cup Maltese baby boys. One of the boys, Rocky, was used in the film industry, and appeared in a TV show. During the filming process, he was severely mistreated, and deeply traumatized. Once we got him into our care, we just fell in love, and he continued living with us for the next eleven years. At roughly the same time, we got another tea cup Maltese boy, Rambo, who was born to a breeder, but had physical differences, making the breeder no longer want him. Rambo was born the smallest, and the last, and he also had out-turned feet, at times, making walking slightly challenging. The boys grew to be a part of our family, and we truly couldn’t imagine our lives without them. After loosing both of them, within two months of each other, Rocky to cancer, and Rambo to a stroke, we were beyond heartbroken. The only thing that came close to mending our hearts, was to saving the lives of other dogs, just like the boys saved our lives. We started this rescue to continue their legacy of love, care, forgiveness, and commitment to the fight for success. We love and dearly miss our beautiful Rocky and Rambo, but we hope that the work we are currently doing is continuing their mission of love.
Rover Ranger Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
We will assist owners with unplanned litters of puppies, spay their mother dogs for them, and when possible, the daddy dogs as well.
We hope that by promoting awareness to human animal companions, they in turn can help to educate others as to the health and benefits of spaying, neutering, vaccinating, and chipping their pets.
We will assist as much as we possibly can in ending the cruelty of people dumping and abandoning thier dogs. Our promise to those dogs: "We will find you, we will help you."
Southern California Pomeranian Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
Southern California Pomeranian Rescue is an all-volunteer group. We do not have a shelter; therefore, all of our dogs are in private foster homes throughout the Southern California area.
Our Pomeranians come to us primarily from local shelters, owners, or breeders who can no longer care for them. Working with the City of Angels Pomeranian Club we are hoping to save as many Pomeranians from euthanasia and abandonment as we can.
Good Dog-Dog Talk Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
We are a non-profit organization made up of animal-loving volunteers based in Southern California.
Vanderpump Dogs
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, founded in 2016, is a 501c3 dog rescue organization, working on both domestic and international fronts to help create a better world for dogs.
Although we are a Los Angeles based Foundation, our story begins in Yulin, China. After becoming aware of the Yulin Dog Meat Festival and witnessing the horrific images of slaughter and abuse that the dogs in Yulin face, our founders Lisa Vanderpump & Ken Todd began the long journey towards trying to stop the barbaric torture practices in Yulin and end the dog meat trade in Asia. Together with their partner Dr. John Sessa, they launched the campaign Stop Yulin Forever. The movement gained momentum and has inspired activists all over the world to end the Yulin Dog Meat Festival and encourage more humane treatment for dogs worldwide.
The Vanderpump Dog Foundation was formed to not only aid in ending this international atrocity, but to also better the lives of dogs domestically. The United States faces many problems of its own including dog overpopulation, abuse, neglect and lack of education with regards to spaying and neutering pets. The Foundation is built on a platform of education, legislation, and activism.
The Vanderpump Dog Foundation has both short and long term goals. Our approach is both pragmatic and political. With grassroots campaigns like low-cost spay/neuter days for rescue pet owners in Los Angeles, to global health studies with the World Health Organization to ban the consumption of dog meat, The Vanderpump Dog Foundation has a multifaceted approach to creating a better world for man’s best friend.
One Love Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
One Love Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no kill animal rescue.
The concept of “One Love” is an expression of universal love, care and respect for all living beings. Here at One Love Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, we practice this concept by taking in a variety of different species of animals (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and more) who, for a variety of reasons, may need some extra love and attention. We have a team of dedicated and experienced fosters who accept and appreciate the animals in our care as the unique and special individuals they are. We help them to overcome any trauma, medical or behavioral issues they may have prior to finding them a special forever home where they will be able to live their best life.
No Stray Left Behind
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
No Stray Left Behind is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit small dog rescue organization. Our goal is to save as many abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs as possible and provide them loving environments until they find a home that will love and cherish them for the rest of their lives.
No Stray Left Behind is an all-volunteer organization that receives all funding from donations from generous supporters.
Great Pyrenees Association Of California
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
GPASC Rescue is a private rescue and foster care organization, created for the safe haven and permanent placement of homeless Great Pyrenees.
Each of the dogs who come to GPASC Rescue is cared for in a home-like environment, with abundant love, attention and special care. These dogs have been through a lot...and it is our objective to make them feel secure, safe and protected...so that when they are placed in their forever homes, they will stay there!
We are NOT a shelter. We pick up from animal shelters in Los Angeles City/County, Kern County, San Bernardino City/County, Riverside City/County, Orange City/County, San Diego City/County, and from various shelters in Nevada., and we accept Great Pyrenees owner turn-ins who are need of re-homing for whatever reason.
We advocate the spaying and neutering of all animals -- no rescue will be adopted from this organization before he or she has been altered. We also treat these Pyrs as if they were our own, providing them with care, attention, a loving environment and rehabilitation, when necessary, to prepare them for their forever homes.
We are a not-for-profit organization. The adoption fee for each rescue goes towards subsidizing the expenses involved in preparing the dogs for adoption. This includes altering, grooming, de-worming, flea treatment, medical attention, prescriptions, and vaccinations.
Our goal is to find adopters who will provide the perfect "forever" home for these little furbabies -- wonderful animals who deserve a second chance at a great life.
Priceless Pet Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles
Priceless Pets is a non-profit animal welfare organization. We operate our life-saving efforts out of multiple adoption centers known as “The Orphanage,” with locations in Chino Hills, Claremont, Costa Mesa, and City of Industry. All animals are rescued from various circumstances and are in our care until their new forever families adopt them! We focus heavily on education and animal welfare through our Priceless Pets Ranch and Learning Center in Chino Hills. We also operate a veterinary clinic servicing animals from the public for a low-cost fee to pet parents. We are a donation-based organization and rely heavily on community support and private donations to help us continue to save animals in need! We are dedicated to our life-saving mission: saving one by one until there are none.™