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 ›

Residents of and visitors to the OC's San Clemente will soon have a place to take their four-legged canine companions for an off-leash oceanside romp. One of two public beaches there could be turned into an experimental dog beach. 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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Did you know that dogs can surf? You did? Well, are you aware that a 14-year-old Jack Russell terrier won the sixth annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at Del Mar on Sunday? He did. His name is Buddy, and yesterday's victory marks the fifth win for the athletic canine. But his triumph wasn't all old news. Buddy became the first inductee into the Surf Dog Hall of Fame. Right on, brah! more ›

Sheriff's deputies on the hunt for an armed gang member in Norwalk shot a dog in the neighborhood that attacked one of their K-9s. Now neighbors are speaking out — not against the armed gang members but against the deputies who shot their neighbor's dog. 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 ›

Among the multitude of flights cancelled on account of Hurricane Irene, one unique airlift has kept sixteen chihuahuas in much suspense. The rejected canines were slated to be flown via Virgin America from San Francisco to New York on Tuesday to join their new, open-armed east coast families. 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 ›

Officials have trapped and killed seven coyotes in Laguna Woods after the animals reportedly killed several neighborhood dogs, reports L.A. Now. The coyotes became a problem in recent weeks, as residents in a senior living community reported that their dogs were being attacked while they were out for walks. 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 ›

If you took an early lunch and flipped on KTLA, you watched as rescue workers saved two dogs wandering about a precipice in the Malibu hills. more ›

In an effort to promote pet adoption and raise awareness about puppy mills and pet stores, Los Angeles dog owners dressed their pets up like Bootsy Collins this weekend. The Best Friends Animal Society's "Independence Paw'rade" took place in Studio City with an adoption event and prizes for Best Dressed Dog & Best Dressed Human. more ›

June is nearing its end, so why not end it on a high note? Tonight's offerings begin with a lesson in cheese and end with a lesson in literacy. Andrew's Cheese Shop holds its acclaimed Cheese 101 course this evening, but if you and dairy refuse to be friends, eat at home then head to the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre for a dose of enlivened viral videos. If you feel bad leaving your dog at home, do not despair. Bark N' Bitches invites you and your four-legged compadre to their summer singles night. Perhaps a group reading of a newly released literary journal sounds more tempting tonight. L.A.'s got it all, and all the deets are below. 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 ›

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 1.5 tons of marijuana from a truck shipping lettuce from Mexico on Wednesday, authorities announced, reports KTLA. The 27-year-old Mexican driver was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and his border crossing card was cancelled. 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 ›

Following the failed Christmas Day 2009 bombing of a plane bound for Detroit, President Obama asked airports to "aggressively pursue enhanced screening technology, protocols, and procedures." Mayor Villaraigosa responded by directing LAPD and airport police to conduct a review of existing security procedures at LAX and today introduced a new team of dogs to sniff out passengers. more ›