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North Central Animal Care Center - Los Angeles Animal Services Animal shelter in Los Angeles, CA

North Central is one of the largest city shelters, with 246 kennels. 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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3201 Lacy Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
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3201 Lacy Street

Los Angeles, CA 90031

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at North Central Animal Care Center - Los Angeles Animal Services

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

Dutch Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on REGAL's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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REGAL

Shar Pei

Female, 5 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CHAPLIN's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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CHAPLIN

German Shepherd Dog

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on VALENTINE's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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VALENTINE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on KURTRINA's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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KURTRINA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on VINCE's adoption status with email updates.
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VINCE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PRADA's adoption status with email updates.
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PRADA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Los Angeles, CA

Shelter FAQs

You can adopt any pet from any shelter. To bring in found pets, this location serves the following areas:
Angelino Heights, Arts District, Atwater Village, Beachwood Canyon, Boyle Heights, Chinatown, Cypress Park, Downtown Los Angeles, Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, Echo Park, El Sereno, Elysian Heights, Elysian Park, Elysian Valley, Franklin Hills, Garvanza, Glassell Park, Griffith Park, Hancock Park, Hermon, Highland Park, Historic Filipino Town, Hollywood, Hollywood Heights, Larchmont, Lincoln Heights, Little Tokyo, Los Feliz, MacArthur Park-Westlake, Melrose Hill, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mt. Washington, Silver Lake, Solano Canyon, Temple-Beaudry, University Hills, Virgil Village, Wilshire Center, Windsor Square.

Outside the city limits, for such communities as Alhambra, East Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena.

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  • 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 North Central Animal Care Center - Los Angeles Animal Services

Misfit Dog Rescue

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Pawsitive Beginnings

Los Angeles, CA 90027

The Fauna Foundation

Malibu, CA 90265

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Irvine, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SAPPHIRE's adoption status with email updates.
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SAPPHIRE

Cane Corso/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Huntington Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on INDIANA's adoption status with email updates.
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INDIANA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Amber's adoption status with email updates.
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Amber

Carolina Dog/Canaan Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Diamond Bar, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Meeks's adoption status with email updates.
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Meeks

Jindo/Basenji

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Los Angeles, CA

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