Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles, California
About Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is an animal shelter in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. It is operated by NKLA (No-Kill Los Angeles). The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Lange Foundation, about 0.3 mi away.
Map
34.04463, -118.44265
What Best Friends Animal Society does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Lange Foundation2106 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CAAnimal shelter0.3 mi
- West Los Angeles Animal Shelter11361 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CAAnimal shelter0.7 mi
- Wags and Walks Adoption Center2236 Federal Ave, Los Angeles, CAAnimal shelter0.7 mi
- Dawg Squad11209 National Blvd #246, Los Angeles, CAAnimal rescue1.4 mi
- Ace Of Hearts Dog Rescue11693 San Vicente Blvd # 130, Los Angeles, CAAnimal rescue1.5 mi
- Voice For The Animals Foundation2633 Lincoln Blvd PMB 202, Santa Monica, CAAnimal shelter1.8 mi
- Dove Project10100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 300, Los Angeles, CAAnimal shelter1.9 mi
- Lhasa Happy HomesBUSINESS ADDRESS NOT ADOPTION SITE, 2632 Wilshire Blvd #190, Santa Monica, CAAnimal rescue2.0 mi
- Karma Rescue1158 26th St, Santa Monica, CAAnimal rescue2.1 mi
- The Kris Kelly Foundation9903 Santa Monica Blvd PMB 474, Beverly Hills, CAAnimal shelter2.3 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Best Friends Animal Society located?
Best Friends Animal Society is at 1845 Pontius Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025 in Los Angeles County.
What are the hours of Best Friends Animal Society?
The recorded opening hours are Mo-Su 12:00-20:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (424) 208-8840 before you go.
How do I adopt from Best Friends Animal Society?
Start on bestfriends.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Best Friends Animal Society?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
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- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
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