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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 ATHENA's adoption status with email updates.
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ATHENA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on APHRODITE's adoption status with email updates.
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APHRODITE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MOONY's adoption status with email updates.
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MOONY

German Shepherd Dog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LUIS's adoption status with email updates.
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LUIS

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CINDY's adoption status with email updates.
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CINDY

Belgian Malinois

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LOWE's adoption status with email updates.
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LOWE

Mastiff

Female, Adult
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

SavingLittle Strays Rescue

Shadow Hills, CA 91040

Devil Dog Ranch

Tujunga, CA 91042

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Rex

Female, Adult
Montclair, CA
We'll also keep you updated on brothers Almond & Chestnut's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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brothers Almond & Chestnut

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Wylie's adoption status with email updates.
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Wylie

Jindo/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SABINE's adoption status with email updates.
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SABINE

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Blitz's adoption status with email updates.
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Blitz

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Long Beach, CA

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