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West L.A. Animal Care Center - Los Angeles Animal Services

Animal shelter in Los Angeles, CA

The West Los Angeles shelter has community rooms for cats, get acquainted yards for dogs, separate quarters for bunnies, a medical suite for special animal care, and for the humans, a community conference space, a pleasant atmosphere, and plenty of parking. There are 101 kennels for dogs at West LA filled with companion animals, all needing safe and loving homes.

The City of Los Angeles Animal Services operates six animal shelters and has field staff serving the community. The shelters are award winning facilities that have been built within the past 10-15 years. LA Animal Services is one of the largest municipal shelter systems in the U.S., serving approximately 60,000 animals annually and responding to 20,000 emergency calls each year involving animals or people in danger. Our mission is to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of animals and people.

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11361 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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11361 West Pico Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90064

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Adoptable pets at West L.A. Animal Care Center - Los Angeles Animal Services

We'll also keep you updated on GIZMO's adoption status with email updates.
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GIZMO

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 9 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PARIS's adoption status with email updates.
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PARIS

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 2 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SETH's adoption status with email updates.
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SETH

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ZORO's adoption status with email updates.
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ZORO

American Bulldog

Male, 4 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on HERCULES's adoption status with email updates.
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HERCULES

Cane Corso

Male, 1 yr
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on STARK's adoption status with email updates.
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STARK

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BARNEY's adoption status with email updates.
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BARNEY

Other/Unknown

Male, 4 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LILLY's adoption status with email updates.
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LILLY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Los Angeles, CA

Shelter FAQs

You can adopt any pet from any shelter. To bring in found pets, this location serves the following areas:
Bel Air, Benedict Canyon, Beverlywood, Beverly Crest, Beverly Hills*, Brentwood, Century City, Cheviot Hills, Del Rey, Fairfax, Holmby Hills, Kenter Canyon, Laurel Canyon, Mandeville Canyon, Marina Peninsula, Mar Vista, Melrose District, Pacific Palisades, Palisades Highlands, Palms, Rancho Park, Rustic Canyon, Venice, Westchester, Westdale, Westside Village, West Pico.
Outside the city limits, for such communities as Culver City, Santa Monica and West Hollywood.
90024 90045 90064 90077 90245 90292* 90025 90046* 90066* 90094 90210 90211 90212 90272 90293 90034 90048 90067 90230 90290 90404* 90035 90049 90069 90232* 90291*
* Denotes Part City/County Jurisdiction

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

The six LA Animal Services Centers are open without appointments on Tuesdays through Fridays from 8am - 5pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm. Centers are closed Mondays and City-observed holidays.

Adoption fees include vaccinations, spaying or neutering surgery, microchipping for dogs, cats and rabbits; and for City of LA residents, the first year license fee for dogs.

A government-issued identification (driver's license, state ID, passport) with your name and photo is required to adopt a pet.

LA Animal Services Centers accept payment by cash, check, or credit card (name on credit card must match the name on the photo identification).

Adoption application

https://www.laanimalservices.com/about-adoption

Pets at shelters & rescues near West L.A. Animal Care Center - Los Angeles Animal Services

Two Hands Four Paws

2240 Federal Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Starts With One Today

4859 W Slauson, Unit 666,
Los Angeles, CA 90056

We'll also keep you updated on Missie's adoption status with email updates.
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Missie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Marina del Rey, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bentley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bentley

Pug

Male, 10 yrs 5 mos
Gardena, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mini Me's adoption status with email updates.
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Mini Me

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Moto !!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Moto !!

Ocicat

Male, 4 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on OREO's adoption status with email updates.
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OREO

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Woodland Hills, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel the Hilarious's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel the Hilarious

French Bulldog

Female, Young
North Hollywood, CA

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