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Collaborative Rescue Effort

Collaborative Rescue Effort

Over forty puppy mill dogs saved in LA, thanks to groups working together

Posh Puppy Store Besieged By Protesters For Twelfth Week

Los Angeles activists' peaceful “pro-adoption/anti-puppy mill rally” going strong!

Rescue Groups Step Up

Recently rescued LA puppy mill dogs are one step closer to forever homes

Wyndham’s ‘Paws and Claws’ Package Benefits Guests, Rescue Group

Wyndham Orange County Takes Pet Programs to Next Level

Be Kind to Animals Humane Education Event May 10

LA Animal Services Offers Youth Education, Adoptions at Sunday Fest

Wish List for Puppy Mill Rescues

Blue Dog Boarding Needs Help for Rescues

Living the Good Life

Puppy mill are dogs settling in to temporary digs, getting medical care

STAR Program A Success for Rollie

Donor Helps Welsh Corgi to Health, New Home

Burros Stylin’ with Life-Saving Collars

Locals Team Up to Help Wild Burros

World Kennel Exposed

Following a CBS news exposé, CA breeders bring dogs to shelter

Walk For the Underdog Fundraiser Set for May 18

Dog-Walking Has Never Been So Rewarding

California Assembly Considering Action Concerning Foreclosures and Pets


Best Friends Partners with AnimalAttraction.com

Fun, free online community invites pet lovers to get involved

Pet I.D. Best Solution to Finding Lost Animals

Simple Process Can Help Avoid Heartache

Help LA Save Orphaned Kittens!

LA Animal Services in Desperate Need of Baby Bottle Fosters

Famous Beagles Meet

Whimsical Reminder That Underdogs CAN Win!

PETCO Foundation Partners with PEDIGREE for Annual Spring A Pet Fundraiser

PETCO Stores Launch Fundraising Effort Starting Sunday, March 30

Lending a Helping Paw


UPDATE: Proposal to Use Shelter Animals as Veterinary Cadavers

LA Animal Services Commissioners to consider providing euthanized strays to University.

Animal Rescue Board - MANY Adoptables!

Open your heart and home! Please check out the Ashely and Hobie message board for updates on many available adoptables, many who are running out of time at local shelters.

Veterinary Students Seeking Help to Place Pets from Homeless Camp

Student Veterinary Group Forms Pet Council

SoCal’s First Certified Professional Pet Therapy Team Opens Pet Rehabilitation Center


Network Resources Help Members


Superior Court Judge Supports Plaintiffs in Shelter Lawsuit


Missing Dog: Have You Seen Coco??

“Coco” is a white female pit-bull mix with black patches. She went missing from Plummer and Winnetka in Chatsworth on 2/29.

Help find Lillie a home!

Although she can't hear you, she understands and communicates just fine!

California State Senator Aims to Strengthen Penalties for Dog Fighting