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Animal shelters and pet adoption in Los Angeles, mapped by Tonka

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central Los Angeles, California, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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The 7 mapped animal shelters and rescues in Los Angeles

Sorted by distance from central Los Angeles. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  1. 1

    spcaLA

    6.5 mi
    5026 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90016
  2. Top pick nearby 2

    Pasadena Humane

    8.1 mi
    Mo-Su 09:30-17:30
    361 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
  3. 3

    San Gabriel Valley Humane Society

    9.3 mi
    Mo off · Tu-Su 08:00-17:00
    851 East Grand Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776
  4. 4

    Animal Shelter #1

    9.8 mi
    11258 Garfield Avenue, Downey, CA 90242
  5. 5

    Burbank Animal Shelter

    10.4 mi
    Mo,Su off · Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00
    North Victory Place, Burbank, California 91504
  6. 6

    West Los Angeles Animal Shelter

    11.4 mi
    Purdue Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90025
  7. 7

    SEAACA

    11.7 mi
    Tu-Sa 08:00-17:00
    9777 Seaaca Street, Downey, CA 90241

Trip prep for Los Angeles weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • August averages 84°F highs in Los Angeles: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

Los Angeles animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 7 animal shelters and rescues within about 12 miles of central Los Angeles. The closest to the city center is spcaLA, about 6.5 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
Los Angeles's hottest month is August with average highs of 84 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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