Little Manny is a one-year-two-month-old tan Chihuahua. Meet Holly, a cat looking for a new home: Meow! I may be an older girl, but I still have lots of love to give. more ›

Be afraid...be very afraid: Your dog could accidentally set your house on fire! The Los Angeles Fire Department points us towards a video produced by The Pet Collective showing Hali Hudson and her 8-year-old Corgi, Yogi, and how Yogi is so excited to get into the cabinets where all the household cleaning supplies are. more ›

What's your day missing so far? How about a video of merengue-dancing dog? Okay? Okay! The dog, named Carrie, is actually headed to Los Angeles this week. She's just been added to the participating talent at the 14th Annual Los Angeles Salsa Congress. more ›

Over the weekend Los Angeles County Sherriff's deputies rescued a German Pointer from a locked car when they feared the hot temperature would affect the dog's health. The rescue, however, led to the discovery of over $10,000 in cash and $24,000 worth of marijuana. The dog is doing great, but the cops really (really, really) want to find the owner. more ›

Authorities in West Hollywood went into a locked car Sunday to rescue a dog stuck inside, and ended up discovering a pile of cash and a bunch of marijuana. more ›

We got an update today from the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control about Gordo, the pit bull mix puppy who was rescued from an abusive owner and needed serious medical attention. more ›

The Huntington Beach City Council has approved an ordinance that will prevent pet stores from selling dogs and cats procured from mills. The OC Register reports that the council voted 4-3 on Monday in favor of the ban, which they've been considering since March. more ›

Luna is a 2-year old cat who's sure to blossom in a home where she is the center of attention. Lady and April are Chihuahua mixes. Lady who is 5 years old, is the mother to April, who is 2 years old. They are incredibly bonded and need to be adopted together. more ›

The stretch of Highland Avenue between Santa Monica Blvd. and Melrose Ave. is quickly becoming canine corridor. Already home to upscale doggie daycare and boarding facilities including LA Dogworks and D Pet Hotels, as of this weekend the area will welcome another high-class canine facility, Pooch Hotel. more ›

Handsome, athletic and eager to please, Shadow is waiting at the Pet Adoption Fund in Canoga Park for a new family. Clyde the cat is an orange and white Tabby with a very unique tail that curves forward. He is 12 years old, nice with everyone, and loves his best buddy Bonnie, a 10-year-old female Calico. more ›

Gordo, a four-month old pit bull mix puppy, needs some help. You see, this little guy used to belong to an owner who "allegedly threw him against a wall and repeatedly kicked him, while under the influence of drugs," the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) tells us. more ›

If LA City councilman Paul Koretz has his way, pet stores in Los Angeles will soon only be able to sell their fuzzy, adorable wares if they've been procured from shelters or rescues -- not from puppy mills. The councilman introduced a motion to that effect at a city council meeting yesterday, reports the Huffington Post, as part of an attempt to make LA a no-kill city. The motion was approved in an 11-1 vote. more ›

In a twist of fate for Grace -- the loyal black lab making international headlines for her courageous stance over a recently deceased dog in a busy Los Angeles street -- the man who protectively placed traffic cones around the canines and called animal control services will not be adopting the dog after all. more ›

The story of a loyal black Labrador retriever that stood vigil beside a fallen pooch has made worldwide headlines, and today the courageous canine is up for adoption. Dubbed Grace, the dog will be available at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center today. more ›

With warmer weather on the way, L.A. County animal control officers are warning pet owners of the dangers of leaving animals in parked cars -- especially with the windows rolled up. Over the weekend, officers rescued a young Chihuahua mix from a locked SUV in La Puente. more ›

Wila and Selma or "The Twins" are two gorgeous 10-month old Tuxedo sisters who are bonded and must go to a home together. Smooch is a nine-month-old Terrier-Pug mix with a loving personality. He bonds with people quickly and loves to tag-along with his favorites. more ›

Lola is a beautiful 1-year-old kitty with lots of sass. She is a diva and LOVES attention. She truly is a champion and is looking to become a permanent member of your home team. Lizzy, a Terrier mix, is anxious to find her forever home. In her own words, "I am a sweet 1-year-old girl with lots of energy and love to give! I am good with other dogs and would be happy in a home with older kids." more ›

Hooray, Los Angeles County now allows restaurants to decide if they want to let dogs on their patios! Boo, one TV star recently let her puppies rubs their butts on a restaurant table and the health inspector had to come in. more ›

Zeus is a sweet, lovable giant. French Mastiffs are a very special breed and he is no exception. Bandit is a male, 7 month old, Tabby kitty. He and his siblings were bottle fed since they were 2-3 weeks old and are very loving. Bandit and Zeus are available from Pups and Pals. more ›

Phoenix loves to play, snuggle and purr. She's laid-back, yet affectionate; introspective, yet friendly. Flint is a trusting boy who falls asleep on car rides, keeps his cool when younger puppies are jumping all over him or barking, and has proven himself to be a truly special dog. more ›

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors showed their appreciation of those involved in the successful recent conviction of an Antelope Valley couple who bred pit bulls and trained them to fight in their weekly meeting, and the moment is serving as a reminder of how valuable the dog fighting tip line is. more ›

A policy change affecting much of Los Angeles County is being implemented, which means restaurants are now able to decide if they want to allow patrons to bring their dogs into outdoor eating areas. more ›

Meet Kona, a two-year-old calico cat, and Strummer, a two-year-old Pittie mix. Kona loves to be held and is very affectionate. Strummer has learned basic obedience, loves to go for runs and is friendly with other dogs and everyone he meets, including children. more ›

All Madalyn Ruggiero wanted to do was get her dog, Denali, on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." To accomplish that goal, reports the L.A. Times, the 37-year-old Ohio woman paid $6,000 to rent a billboard over the Cahuenga Pass. On it, she displayed a picture of Denali dressed up as Ellen. more ›

Well done, humans. You've unleashed an invention to provoke the lazy in our furry best friends. Instead of happily roaming backyards and wreaking havoc on toys, dogs will morph into couch pet-atoes while watching DOGTV. Yes, you read that correctly. more ›

The golf club-wielding Menifee man responsible for the brutal death of a neighbor's dog has been charged with one felony count of animal cruelty, the district attorney's office announced Tuesday. Larry Edward Jaurequi, 58, allegedly struck Lily, a 6-pound Chihuahua, with his golf club January 26. more ›

Who watched the Puppy Bowl VIII yesterday? Show of hands? We did, and we were turned to mush over the adorableness of L.A.'s very own player, a Chihuahua/Terrier named Fumble. Fumble played his little heart out, scored a couple of touchdowns and ultimately won MVP -- Most Valuable Puppy. more ›

Jack is a sweet beautiful Balinese boy. Balinese are a long-haired version of Siamese. He is fluffy and so very soft—he is a joy to pet. Ringo is a 6-year-old neutered male Maltipoo. He is super friendly and loves affection. He gets along well with everyone he meets—people, young and old, and dogs alike. more ›

Betty is an Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog. She is good-natured, good with most other dogs, and great with people. Tasha is a strikingly pretty dilute Calico with a calm temperament and healthy purr. more ›

Forget football on February 5 (or just take a two-hour break). If "Cute VS Cuddly" isn't reason enough to tune into Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl VIII Sunday afternoon, we've got another reason, Los Angeles. One of our very own from spcaLA is representing this year. more ›