Franchesca is a super sweet fun loving cat, who gets along well with other cats. Layla is an 11-year-old lovable Beagle mix with an easy-going disposition. Both are available for adoption from spcaLA. more ›

Pippi and Fifi 11 year old siblings have lived together their whole lives. Due to unfortunate circumstances, they find themselves urgently looking for a new home by the end of the month. Samson is a 3-year-old neutered male French Mastiff/American Bulldog mix. more ›

A national organization is helping pet retailers move away from selling commercially bred dogs and get shelter pets in the store and for sale. In March, the Barkworks store at the Westside Pavilion will "become an official adoption center for rescues." more ›

An Orange County family has been charged with a handful of felony counts, including animal cruelty, stemming from evidence they hoarded 110 cats inside a filthy, stinky home that was unsafe for its occupants, including two young girls. more ›

Fabian is a 2-year-old, tri-color Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mix from Perfect Pet Rescue. Hailey is a beautiful, intelligent, playful and fun loving 8-month-old Tortie Point Siamese mix. more ›

Max and Lucy are kitten siblings looking for a new home. Where Lucy is shy, Max is bold. They both love to sun themselves and receive lots of affection. Both kittens are available from the Echo Park Animal Alliance. Snow is a 4-year-old white Siberian Husky. more ›

Ruby is a 5-month-old Beagle looking for a home. She loves to play and would love to be an active home that has some knowledge and understanding of the breed. Stella is a gorgeous, 6-year-old Tuxedo cat who has a distinct smile and some extra toes: she's a polydactyl! more ›

Try to wrap your brain around these numbers: it is estimated that 12,000 feral cats are roaming the streets of the ZIP code 90037 — a two-square mile of South Los Angeles that's roughly centered on Vermont Avenue and Vernon Avenue. more ›

Elvis, an adorable 5-month-old orange Tabby looking for a new home. Elvis' owner is losing his home and can't afford to care for Elvis any longer. As much as Elvis would like to stay in his current home, he is anxious to meet his new owner. Elvis has some very special friends who are also looking for new homes: three Chihuahua puppies! Both Elvis and his buddies, the three Chihuahuas are available for adoption through Voice for the Animals Foundation. more ›

Jetta, a handsome long-haired Tabby. Jetta is sweet, incredibly affectionate and extremely playful. And remember, if you don't like a pet's name, you can always change it! Jetta is neutered and up-to-date on his shots. He is ready to go to a forever home today! Lucy is an adorable 6-year-old Lhasa Apso. She is very sweet and loves cats, dogs and of course people. She is house-trained and looking for a new family to give her the loving home she deserves. more ›

Meet Samson (A0767000), a 6 year old male neutered domestic gray and white short hair cat. He loves to be held and he's a great listener, which makes him an excellent companion. Don't you need a special little man in your life? Chili and Bean are young adult Pittie mixes should go in a home together. Chili (black) is the more confident one and sets a great example for her sister. These beauties should go with an experienced owner as they need lots of love and direction. more ›

One homeowner looked out the window in the wee hours of the morning today to find a couple of friendly neighbors camped out on her lawn -- a pair of 200-pound mountain lions. The cuddly kitties, who were spotted at around 12:30 a.m. today on the 600 block of Camillo Street, stayed put for about 15 minutes before officers chased them back up into the hills, reports NBC Los Angeles. more ›

spcaLA is offering free microchip registration for pets adopted during the month of October, plus all adopters receive a free gift. Muffin is a one-year-old petite female Tabby (#11-03965) who came to spcaLA as a stray in June. Freckles (#12-00107) is just as cute as can be with his orangey-red coat and his cute freckled nose and paws. more ›

Dolly is a 1-year-old full-grown Aussie Cattle dog, but still has the energy of a puppy. She loves to go on long walks and play in the dog park. Dolly is available from New Leash on Life. Tiger is big sweet Orange Tabby. He is an older fella, 14 years to be exact. He instantly charms all who visit the Community Cat Room. Tiger is available from West LA Animal Care Services. more ›

Meet Dwayne, a 2 year old Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog. Dwayne is just about the nicest dog you'll ever meet. He's good-natured and wants to play and have a good time. He is full of energy, good humor and has never met a person he didn't like. Dwayne is available through The Dog Squad dog rescue. West LA Animal Care Center is looking for a home for Cat, a 2-year old, spayed, Calico beauty. Calico cats are believed to bring good luck in many cultures. more ›

August is Adopt a Homeless Animal month and a good time to express the importance of adopting an animal from an animal shelter or rescue organization rather than purchasing an animal from a pet store or breeder. Even if you are looking for a specific size, age or breed, a shelter or rescue organization can most likely accommodate your wishes. more ›

You're part of one of the nearly 40% of U.S. households with a cat, and, let's face it, your cat is the cutest cat in the world. No, really. But is your cat just like a person--only smaller, furry, unable to speak your language, and lacks opposable thumbs? No? That's okay. The helpful website eHow can teach you "How to Anthropomorphize Your Cat" in just four easy steps. more ›

Meet Skittles, Starburst, and Flea at spcaLA! spcaLA is an independent non-profit animal welfare organization that has served the Los Angeles and Southern California since 1877. more ›

Today's adoptable pets are from Ace of Hearts, an organization that rescues from the city's shelters. Ace of Hearts rescues ALL breeds and doesn't discriminate. Hurray! Meet Bulldog babes, Caroline and Marley, a pair of 2 year old bonded English Bulldogs and Penelope, a sweet but timid Tabby. These pets need a loving home! more ›

This week's pets are Truf and Swiss. Truf is a 1 year old Pit/Mastiff mix who is fun, loving, silly, outgoing, goofy, and super friendly to everyone he meets. Swiss is a 3 month old black and white kitty who is playful and adorable. Truf is available for adoption through the rescue group, New Leash On Life. Swiss is available for adoption at the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys. more ›

Meet Poppy and Penny, Orange Tabby female siblings who are approximately 8 months old. They were found cowering near a water heater during the rainy season in San Fernando. The lucky sisters were scooped up by a nice lady and brought to Purrrfect Solutions Feline Rescue for shelter and TLC. Poppy and Penny greet new visitors and love receiving pets and attention. They enjoy playing and climbing, too. These little lions have mighty purrs! more ›

Cody the kitten and Penelope the seven year old Beagle are the LAist Pets of the Week! They are currently looking for a new home and being cared for Santé D'Or, a donor-supported, no-kill animal rescue that provides holistic care and sanctuary to animals. more ›

Our cat of the week, Lavinia, is a quadruple threat: fuzzy, furry, friendly, funny! Plus, Pinky, our dog of the week is a sweet 5-year-old with the spirit of a puppy. Take a look at these furry bundles and consider giving them a home, or forward their faces to friends who may be interested. more ›

This week's pets are from spcaLA -- an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Southern California since 1877. Donations run programs and services including Cruelty Investigation, Disaster Animal Response Team, education and other shelter services. more ›

This week’s adoptable pets are from the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, an independent, donor-supported, non-profit agency that provides care for abandoned and homeless animals. PHS welcomes and cares for all animals in its service area regardless of age, medical condition, breed or any other criteria. more ›

This week's pets are from Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles. spcaLA is an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Southern California since 1877. Donations run programs and services including Cruelty Investigation, Disaster Animal Response Team, Humane Education and a variety of shelter services. There is no national SPCA, parent organization, or umbrella group that provides financial support. Each SPCA and Humane Society is a completely unrelated organization. more ›

If Lulu or Layla catch your eye, the centers are having a Mother's Day special with reduced adoption rates! Until May 8th, Dogs are available for adoption for $50.50; Cats for $83.50. Adoption fees include vaccinations, spaying/neutering, microchipping, and the first year license fee for dogs. more ›

This week, the LAist pets are from the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter, an animal service agency that is devoted to providing medical, social, behavioral and financial care for animals at risk and determined to eliminate animal homelessness in the Burbank community. more ›

This week’s adoptable pets are from the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, an independent, donor-supported, non-profit agency that provides care for abandoned and homeless animals. PHS welcomes and cares for all animals in its service area regardless of age, medical condition, breed or any other criteria. more ›

Authorities are asking the public for help in an animal cruelty investigation after gruesome discoveries of the remains of four cats at El Monte's Rio Vista Park (map). All of the animals had been duct taped and tortured in a similar fashion, leading El Monte police to believe there may be a serial cat torturer at large. more ›