Saturday evening was a tense one near the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center in Lake View Terrace, where a horse had become stuck in muddy water and needed some help getting out. more ›

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 ›

Meet Simba, a 3-year-old male who is a friendly boy who ended up at the shelter when his owners could no longer keep him. Esther Bunny is a one-year-old terrier mix who is very social, loves to hang out with people and is currently in foster care. 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 ›

Barrette is perfect for any home in need of a happy kitty. Princess Amanda is a petite 8-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier that makes new friends wherever she goes. She is always ready for a party and has a wardrobe of dresses for any occasion. What she doesn't have is a place to call home. more ›

It comes with the turf, we suppose, if you trim trees for a living--there's always the chance you're going to get stuck. Such is the case with one tree trimmer who happens to be up a palm in Sherman Oaks this afternoon. 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 ›

A gray whale first spotted mid-April entangled in over 120 feet of rope in San Onofre has finally been completely freed. 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 ›

The Los Angeles Police Department have announced that they will have off-duty officers teaming up this weekend with the non-profit group Voice For The Animals (VFTA) to rescue several cats and kittens who have been living on Skid Row. more ›

Marine animal experts are gauging the condition of a dolphin spotted swimming in circles in the Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Huntington Beach. more ›

Frankie is a five-year-old black and tan Miniature Pinscher. Bingo is a 7-year-old short-haired white and brown Tabby. 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 ›

Shakes is a big, handsome black and white cat who loves attention and playing with feather chase toys. Hamster is looking for a running or hiking buddy who will take him out to places like Runyon Canyon or Griffith Park. more ›

Rescuers are continuing their search today for a gray whale entangled in discarded netting and fishing buoy off the SoCal coast between Laguna Beach and Dana Point. The mammal is the second to suffer the wrath of fishing nets in the past week. more ›

An elderly woman was rescued from her Malibu home after the building was engulfed in flames by a fire whose origins are unknown, reports City News Service. The 89-year-old woman reportedly called 911 once she realized that her house was ablaze, but was cut off in the middle of the call. more ›

Blossom is an adult white and gray bunny who loves to be petted on her head and hop around in the grass. Julie is sweet-natured, social, and likes to cuddle with you while you are relaxing. 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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Stubby is a 4-year-old male Corgi mix. He is smart, curious, energetic, independent and food-motivated. Stubby wants all your love, so he would prefer to be the only doggie in the home. Damon is a three-year-old gray tabby. He loves belly rubs and is very sweet. 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 ›

Two rescue missions were successfully executed Sunday to save two separate hiking groups trapped on dangerous mountainsides. A group of young boys was confined to a cliff in Azusa Canyon, while three teenage hikers found themselves in a similar situation in Altadena. more ›

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 ›

Gorgeous Scooter is a 3-year-old Brittany Spaniel mix. Scooter a great looking dog and has a personality that will melt your heart. Willy is a simply adorable 9-month-old. He is very active and playful, and secure and friendly. He is extremely affectionate, even-tempered, super sweet and he purrs like crazy. more ›