We are an all-volunteer, no-kill, non-profit animal shelter formed in 1986 to find homes for the dogs, cats lost within our city limits. We are a California non-profit 501-C3 corporation # 33-0192138 so all donations are tax-deductible.
We are always in need of volunteers and have many areas in which you can share your talents. Please attend one of our volunteer classes to get started. More information is available on our website. **We are temporarily holding volunteer orientations on a limited basis - please email us for details**
Since we subsist solely on donations, your support is greatly appreciated. Please visit our website to make a donation and to read our "wish list."
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
1700 Adolfo Lopez Dr.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
We adopt out animals primarily to the Southern California area.
Additional adoption info
Adoption Fees
Dogs $150, Puppies under 6 months $225
Cats $75 over 5 years
Cats between 6 months-5 years $100
Kittens under 6 months $130
* See our website for periodic adoption promotions and specials.**
Dog adoptions include a written application and an on site interview. All family members, including other resident dogs, must meet the new dog.
The adoption process for cats and kittens includes:
A detailed application.
An interview with the potential adopter(s).
And a home visit, in some circumstances.
To ensure the best possible match for our cats and kittens, all applications are reviewed by our adoption committee and determination can take up to 48 hours.
Adoption application
Cerritos, CA 90703
San Clemente, CA 92673
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
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