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If you are trying to find a new home for your pet or a
stray animal that you have found, we suggest the
following ideas:
Stray
animals:
1.
First, take the animal
to a local veterinarian to see if they have a microchip
– this will hopefully aid in finding their owner.
2.
Contact your local
newspaper. Most papers offer FREE lost & found
ads for missing pets.
3.
Contact your local
shelter and register a found animal alert with them –
that way if the owner is looking for their pet they can
contact you.
4.
If you can, take a
picture and post FOUND flyers in the surrounding area of
where you found the animal.
5.
Post flyers at local pet
stores, veterinarian offices, grocery stores, etc.
6.
If found in a
neighborhood, post flyers on large light poles and on
community mailboxes – DO NOT put flyers in personal
mailboxes.
If you are unable to find the pets owner, check the
following websites for a listing of cat & dog rescue
groups in your area that might be able to help.
Most rescues are usually inundated with calls
regarding animals that need to be rescued, so we would
suggest calling each of them to see if they can offer
assistance.
Also, contact
the Petco & Petsmart stores in your area to find out
which rescue groups they work with.
We would recommend visiting these rescues during
adoption events with pictures of the dog or cat you are
trying to place.
DO NOT bring the dog or cat to these
adoption events.
To find additional Petco & Petsmart locations, go
to their websites at
www.Petco.com &
www.Petsmart.com
Placing Unwanted
Pets:
Check the following websites for a listing of cat & dog
rescue groups in your area that might be able to help
adopt out your pet.
Most rescues are usually inundated with calls
regarding animals that need to be rescued, so we would
suggest calling each of them to see if they can offer
assistance.
Also, contact the Petco &
Petsmart stores in your area to find out which rescue
groups they work with.
We would recommend visiting these rescues during
adoption events with pictures of the dog or cat you are
trying to place.
DO NOT bring the dog or cat to these
adoption events.
To find additional Petco & Petsmart locations, go
to their websites at
www.Petco.com &
www.Petsmart.com
Things to Remember:
When you’re calling rescue organizations, leave a
detailed message regarding the animal that you are
trying to place. Their description, sex, age,
likes/dislikes, any behavior issues, spayed/neutered,
current on shots, etc.
Rescue groups operate by donations only, so funds are
usually limited and that can determine the number of
animals that they are able to help. So, if you are
willing to get the dog or cat spayed/neutered or if you
are willing to foster the animal until it is adopted, be
sure to provide them with that information as well.
The more you can do to help get the animal ready to be
adopted, the more likely the rescues groups are to work
with you.
DO NOT
wait until the last minute to try and find a home for
your pet. Since most rescue organizations receive in
upwards of 20 calls per day of people trying to find
homes for unwanted pets, it usually takes a couple days
for a response.
Moving?
If you are moving, whether cross-country or just next
door, you do have options for keeping your pet, if you
want to.
For information on pet friendly housing in your area,
please visit:
www.MyCheapApartments.com
www.MovingWithPets.com
or call (310) 295-1031
www.peoplewithpets.com
www.rentnet.com
www.rent.com
These are just a couple of the many websites on the
internet that offer guidance to people that are looking
for “pet friendly” housing.
You
Should Know:
If
you decide that all of this is too much work and you’re
simply going to take your pet the local shelter, please
consider this:
Once your pet enters the shelter system it is
immediately EXPOSED to every single virus imaginable –
so he/she might not even make it to adoption day.
With the numerous animals
that are turned in to shelters every day, no matter how
cute, cuddly, outgoing and personable your pet is, there
will NEVER be enough homes available for them all. Due
to the recent housing crisis, owner turn-ins at LA
County Animal shelters is up 21%. Please use the
shelter as a your last option.
Also, contact the Petco & Petsmart stores in your area
to find out which rescue groups they work with. We
would recommend visiting these rescues during adoption
events with pictures of the dog or cat you are trying to
place. DO NOT bring the dog or cat to these
adoption events. To find additional Petco & Petsmart
locations, go to their websites at
www.Petco.com &
www.Petsmart.com
PETCO
Stores
*Stores are listed by area code
| Culver City |
310-390-7255 |
Burbank |
818-566-8528 |
|
Redondo Beach |
310-355-1370 |
Canoga Park |
818-883-0210 |
|
Redondo Beach |
310-374-7969 |
Encino |
818-343-1124 |
|
Los Angeles |
310-282-8166 |
Glendale |
818-548-0411 |
|
Santa Monica |
310-586-1963 |
La Canada |
818-790-3165 |
|
Los Angeles |
310-645-7198 |
Northridge |
818-993-1871 |
|
W Hollywood |
310-275-6012 |
Porter Ranch |
818-368-3062 |
|
Los Angeles |
310-441-2073 |
Studio City |
818-506-6416 |
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Van Nuys |
818-997-4009 |
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Los Angeles |
323-934-8444 |
Woodland Hills |
818-346-9397 |
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Walnut Park |
323-826-9607 |
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San Diego |
858-451-8347 |
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Chula Vista |
619-476-8064 |
San Diego |
858-483-4100 |
|
Chula Vista |
619-397-6809 |
Del Mar |
858-259-0110 |
|
La Mesa |
619-337-0701 |
San Diego |
858-693-1131 |
|
La Mesa |
619-337-0701 |
Poway |
858-679-2020 |
|
El Cajon |
619-670-9688 |
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Santee |
619-449-1668 |
San Juan Capistrano |
949-240-9388 |
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S. Pasadena |
626-577-2600 |
Murrieta |
951-691-5063 |
|
San Gabriel
|
626-287-9847 |
Temecula |
951-296-0388 |
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Palmdale |
661-267-2447 |
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Saugus |
661-297-6936 |
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Encinitas |
760-632-6600 |
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Escondido |
760-781-1600 |
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Carlsbad |
760-753-0814 |
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Oceanside |
760-967-7387 |
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Oceanside |
760-754-1400 |
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San Marcos |
760-471-1501 |
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Vista |
760-631-5770 |
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Camarillo |
805-384-5435 |
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Moorpark |
805-552-0370 |
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Port Hueneme |
805-984-3470 |
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Santa Barbara |
805-966-7292 |
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Thousand Oaks |
805-777-7554 |
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Ventura |
805-639-3016 |
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*If you do not see a store in your area –
go to
www.Petco.com
for additional store locations.
Petsmart
Stores
*Stores
are listed by area code
|
Culver City |
310-390-5120 |
Oxnard |
805-981-4012 |
|
El Segundo |
310-333-0602 |
San Luis Obispo |
805-544-0191 |
|
Torrance |
310-316-9047 |
Simi Valley |
805-306-1912 |
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Santa Maria |
805-348-1075 |
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Downey |
562-803-1607 |
Ventura |
805-650-9191 |
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Chula Vista |
619-656-0071 |
Canoga Park |
818-704-6560 |
|
S. Chula Vista |
619-397-0605 |
Tujunga |
818-951-0916 |
|
El Cajon |
619-442-0600 |
Westlake Village |
818-865-8626 |
|
Santee |
619-448-1921 |
Woodland Hills |
818-340-2816 |
|
San Diego |
619-523-4177 |
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La Jolla |
858-535-9175 |
|
Alhambra |
626-284-3390 |
San Diego |
858-571-0300 |
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Pasadena |
626-351-8434 |
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Aliso Viejo |
949-643-2285 |
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Bakersfield |
661-834-1044 |
Costa Mesa |
949-764-9277 |
|
Lancaster |
661-942-7330 |
Lake Forest |
949-768-6373 |
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E. Palmdale
|
661-533-9148 |
Rancho Santa Margarita |
949-766-7746 |
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Stevenson Ranch |
661-260-3990 |
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Fountain Valley |
714-241-0317 |
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Santa Ana |
714-480-0620 |
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Tustin |
714-258-8564 |
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Tustin |
714-731-1106 |
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Yorba Linda |
714-637-8088 |
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Encinitas |
760-436-1220 |
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Oceanside |
760-729-4546 |
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Vista |
760-630-3544 |
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*If you do not see a store in your area – go to
www.Petsmart.com
for additional store locations.
You can find
additional placement resources and rescue organizations
by getting a copy of The Pet Press at your local
Petco or Petsmart stores.
Things to
Remember:
-
When you’re
calling rescue organizations, leave a detailed
message regarding the animal that you are trying to
place. Their description, sex, age, likes/dislikes,
any behavior issues, spayed/neutered, current on
shots, etc.
-
Rescue
groups operate by donations only so funds are
usually limited and that can determine the number of
animals that they are able to help. So, if you are
willing to get the dog or cat spayed/neutered or if
you are willing to foster the animal until it is
adopted, be sure to provide them with that
information as well. The more you can do to help
get the animal ready to be adopted, the more likely
the rescues groups are to work with you.
-
DO NOT
wait until the last minute to try and find a home
for your pet. Since most rescue organizations
receive in upwards of 20 calls per day of people
trying to find homes for unwanted pets, it usually
takes a couple days for a response.
You Should Know:
If you decide
that all of this is too much work and you’re simply
going to take your pet the local shelter, please
consider this:
-
Once your
pet enters the shelter system it is immediately
EXPOSED to every single virus imaginable – so he/she
might not even make it to adoption day.
-
So, with the
numerous animals that are turned in to shelters
every day, no matter how cute, cuddly, outgoing and
personable your pet is, there will NEVER be enough
homes available for them all.
Animal
Rescue
Guide
-
We neither recommend nor
endorse any of these rescues listed.
-
NOTE:
You should NEVER hand over an animal to any
rescue without verifying some basic
information like are they licensed, what are their
adoption practices and where do they do adoptions.
There are people out there claiming to be
rescues that will use stray & unwanted animals for
their financial gain, so please ASK QUESTIONS.
213
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SC PAW
|
213-368-4608
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dogs & cats
|
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Small Wonders Rescue
|
213-702-3678
|
Dogs
|
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The Mutt Scouts
|
213-453-6413
|
Dogs & Cats
|
310
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A Cats Tale
|
310-973-9353
|
Cats
|
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Amanda Foundation
|
310-278-2935
|
dogs & cats
|
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Animal Guardian Society
|
310-652-8618
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dogs & cats
|
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Animals Rule Placement
Foundation
|
310-832-9929
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Bill Foundation
|
310-860-0171
|
Dogs & cats
|
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California Wildlife Center
|
310-458-9453
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Other
|
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Canine Crusaders
|
310-937-7949
|
Dogs
|
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Catmandoo Rescue
|
310-569-8404
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Cats
|
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Dog’s Life Rescue
|
310-590-7387
|
Dogs
|
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Forte Animal Rescue
|
310-362-0321
|
dogs & cats
|
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Friends Of Animals
Foundation
|
310-479-5089
|
dogs & cats
|
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Friends Of Parrots Group
|
310-459-0166
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Other
|
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Have-A-Heart
|
310-281-6973
|
Cats
|
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Heads 2 Tails
|
310-390-5338
|
Cats
|
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Home For Every Living Pet
|
310-903-0470
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Lange Foundation
|
310- 473-5585
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Molly’s Mutts & Meows
|
310-837-MUTT
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Much Love Animal Rescue
|
310-636-9115
|
dogs & cats
|
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New Home 4 Animals
|
310-745-2445
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Parrot Society of LA
|
310-358-2907
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Other
|
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Peninsula Pet Rescue
|
310-784-7240
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dogs & cats
|
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Perfect Pet Rescue
|
310-726-3731
|
dogs
|
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People And Cats Together
|
310-230-5974
|
Cats
|
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Perfect Pet Rescue
|
310-726-3731
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Pet Pride
|
310-836-5427
|
Cats
|
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Rescued Pet Foundation
|
310-284-3680
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Save-A-Life
|
310-787-7411
|
Cats & dogs
|
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Sparky And The Gang
|
310-364-3668
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dogs & cats
|
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The Nature Network Inc.
|
310-289-4188
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Other
|
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The Paw’d Squad
|
310-674-0477
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Cats & dogs
|
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Voice For The Animals
|
310-358-2907
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Dogs & cats
|
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Whiskers & Tails
Foundation
|
310-547-5440
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Dogs & Cats
|
323
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Animals Anonymous
|
323-388-6541
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Dogs & Cats
|
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Animal Avengers
|
323-655-4220
|
dogs & cats
|
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Cat And Dog Rescue Assoc.
|
323-666-1357
|
dogs & cats
|
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Sante D’Or Foundation
|
323-788-3638
|
dogs & cats
|
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Squirrel Rescue
|
323-651-1336
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Other
|
562
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Rabbit Rescue Inc.
|
562-862-8844
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Other
|
619
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Bone Appetit Kitten & Cat
Adoptions
|
619-226-6250
|
Cats
|
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Friends of Cats
|
619-561-0361
|
Cats
|
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Heart of Chula Vista
|
619-791-5778
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Help For The Homeless Pets
|
619-825-6168
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Loving Arms Animal Rescue
|
619-895-1955
|
Dogs & cats
|
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Lucky Kitty Rescue
|
619-444-3529
|
Cats
|
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San Diego
Humane Society & ASPCA
|
619-299 -7012
|
Dogs & Cats
|
626
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Cats In Need Of Humane
Care
|
626-286-0999
|
Cats
|
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Happy
Strays Cat Rescue
|
626-255-3165
|
Cats
|
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The Cat Posse
|
626-676-7648
|
Cats
|
661
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2nd
Chance Dog Rescue
|
661-269-1041
|
Dogs
|
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Alpha Canine Sanctuary
|
661-391-8212
|
Dogs
|
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Animal Safe Haven
Foundation
|
661-268-1879
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Animals of deceased owners
|
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APET Rescue (EAFB Military
Only)
|
661-258-9525
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Dogs & Cats
|
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Hakuna Matata Dog Rescue
|
661-261-3139
|
Dogs
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Half Way to Home
|
661-824-4495
|
Dogs
|
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Leo’s Pet Assistance Fund
|
661-264-2367
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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New Leash On Life
|
661-255-0097
|
Dogs
|
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Orphan Kitten Rescue &
Adoption
|
661-322-4830
|
Cats
|
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Perfect Paws Rescue Group
|
661-565-5525
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Dogs & Cats
|
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Reptile Rescue
|
661-816-7616
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Other
|
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Save-A-Life (East Side Petsmart) |
310-787-7411 |
Dogs & Cats |
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The Cat People
|
661-327-4706
|
Cats
|
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The Tana Foundation
|
661-946-9212
|
Cats & Dogs
|
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Tigerlily Cat Rescue
|
661-252-9454
|
Cats
|
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Villalobos Pitbull Rescue
|
661-268-0555
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Pitbulls
Only
|
714
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Angel Cats Pet Adoptions
|
714-552-0137
|
Cats
|
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Canine Cousins & Critters
|
714-750-7913
|
Dogs
|
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Little Bow Wow Rescue
|
714-533-9281
|
dogs
|
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Second Chance Pet
Adoptions
|
714-715-3027
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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United Hope For Animals
|
714-469-8339
|
Dogs & Cats
|
760
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Cat Adoption Services
|
760-550-CATS
|
Cats
|
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Escondido
Humane Society
|
760-888-BARK
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Helping Paws
|
760-694-7192
|
Dogs & cats
|
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PAL Humane Society
|
760-240-6848
|
Dogs & cats
|
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Rainbow Rescue
|
760-373-2907
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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The Purple Cow And Friends
|
760-749-4790
|
Farm Animals
|
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Victor Valley Protective League
|
760-247-2102
|
Dogs & cats
|
800
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American Humane Society
|
800-227-4645
|
Dogs & cats
|
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American Tortoise Rescue
|
800-938-3553
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Other
|
|
ARF Animals
|
800-567-1ARF
|
Dogs & cats
|
805
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AFAR – N. County Humane
Society
|
805-466-5403
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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Cats Cradle Rescue
|
805-485-8811
|
Cats
|
|
Concerned People For
Animals (CPA)
|
805-482-6587
|
Dogs & Cats
|
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L.A. Pot Bellied Pig Rescue
|
805-955-0240
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Other
|
818
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Angels In Fur Dog Rescue
|
818
335-3034
|
Dogs
|
|
Animal Kind Rescue
|
818-985-9393
|
Dogs & Cats
|
|
Animal Rescue Volunteers
|
818-888-1718
|
Dogs & Cats
|
|
ARF: Animal Retriever
Friends
|
818-951-8686
|
Dogs
|
|
Best Friends Animal
Sanctuary
|
818-377-9778
|
Dogs & cats
|
|
Bunny Luv Rabbit Rescue
|
818-988-4488
|
Other
|
|
Cat Connection
|
818-776-0655
|
Cats
|
|
Cat Crossing
|
818-759-6554
|
Cats
|
|
C.A.T.S. Inc.
|
818-341-8936
|
Cats
|
|
Chatham-Meier Foundation
|
818-901-0947
|
Dogs & Cats
|
|
Downtown Dog Rescue
|
818-407-4145
|
Dogs
|
|
Forever Home
|
818-530-5305
|
Cats & dogs
|
|
Forgotten Animals of
Los Angeles
|
818-985-8121
|
Dogs & Cats
|
|
Friends For Animals
|
818-407-4145
|
Dogs & Cats
|
|
Glendale Humane Society
|
818-242-1128
|
Dogs & Cats
|
|
Happy Strays
|
818)541-9241
|
Cats
|
|
Holiday
Humane Society
|
828-765-8196
|
Dogs & Cats
|
|
Karma Rescue
|
818-384-2622
|
Dogs
|
|
Kitten Rescue
|
818-347-3037
|
Cats
|
|
L.I.F.E. Animal Rescue
|
818-707-2007
|
Dogs & cats
|
|
Lifeline For Pets
|
818-951-1164
|
Cats & cats
|
|
New Leash On Life
|
818-730-9898
|
Dogs
|
|
Pacific Coast Dog Rescue
|
818-701-0659
|
Dogs
|
|
Pet Adoption Fund
|
818-340-1687
|
Dogs & cats
|
|
Pet Mania
|
818-848-5512
|
Dogs & cats
|
|
Pet Orphans Of So.
Cal.
|
818-901-0190
|
Dogs & cats
|
|
Pet Rescue Association
|
818-767-4400
|
Dogs & cats
|
|
PURR-fect Solutions Cat
Rescue
|
818-784-4297
|
cats
|
|
Rabbit And Pocket Pet
Adoptions
|
818-709-0055
|
Other
|
|
Recycled Pets (small dogs)
|
818-986-0201
|
Dogs
|
|
Ruff Riders Rescue
|
818-552-6888
|
Dogs & Cats
|
|
St.
Martins Rescue
|
818-771-8750
|
Pitbulls
Only
|
|
So. Cal. Siamese Rescue
|
818-830-3380
|
Siamese cats only
|
|
Serenity Place Rescue
|
818-999-4022
|
Dogs & cats
|
|
The Catherine Fund
|
818-425-5786
|
Dogs & Cats
|
|
Valley Cats, Inc.
|
818-883-5252
|
Cats
|
858
|
Helen Woodward Animal
Center
|
858-756-4117
|
Dogs & cats
|
888
|
SPCA
LA
|
888-SPCA-LA1
|
Dogs & cats
|
909
|
All Breed Rescue
|
909-874-5266
|
Dogs
|
|
Bunny Bunch
|
909-591-7200
|
Other
|
|
Cats In Need
|
909-622-0121
|
cats
|
|
Tanya’s Adoption Network 4
Young Animals
|
909-522-3333
|
Dogs & Cats
|
·
For
additional rescue organizations in your area, please go
to:
www.Petfinder.com
or
www.adoptapet.com
or call you local Petsmart
or Petco stores for their rescue partners.
Our pets commit to us for a lifetime – why won’t we do
the same for them?
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