Directory of Animal Shelters in Van Nuys, CA

Annenberg PetSpace in Playa Vista, CA, is a unique community space featuring an interactive place for pet adoptions, an education center, and a leadership institute. Annenberg PetSpace focuses squarely on the mutually beneficial and dynamic bond between people and their pets, as well as the origins and science of that relationship. Adoptable pets are located on the second floor so they ask that publicly-owned pets remain on the first floor.

The Animal Wellness Foundation (Foundation) is a Los Angeles-based private charitable organization with a mission of helping animals by making veterinary care available to everyone with a pet, regardless of economic ability. They organize rescue efforts and medical services for dogs and cats in need and help homeless pets find a loving caregiver.

Wags & Walks was founded in 2011 by Lesley Brog, the daughter of a veterinarian, who was devastated by the number of sweet and healthy dogs being euthanized due to overcrowding in LA shelters. Wags & Walks’ main goal when founded was to break the stigma that rescue dogs are damaged goods and to help decrease the number of dogs euthanized in local shelters by showing the community that you can find wonderful dogs of all breeds and sizes through rescue.

spcaLA is an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization based in Los Angeles, CA. Donations support a wide range of programs and services, including Cruelty Investigations, the Disaster Animal Response Team, Violence Prevention Humane Education, and various shelter services. The organization is officially known as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA).

Ace of Hearts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from various Los Angeles shelters the day they are to be euthanized. Their goal is to help provide animals with a second chance to a happy life and to help reduce pet overpopulation through spay and neuter programs.