Your time
Consider work schedules, travel, exercise, companionship, and how much daily attention a pet may need.
Let's Talk
Make room for paws
LOOKING FOR A HOME?
SO ARE THEY.
Meet local shelters, humane societies, SPCAs, and rescue organizations helping pets across SoCal find their next place to belong.
Find adoption resources →Everybody deserves a place to call home
Someone is waiting
for a home.
Home is the place you exhale.
Sometimes it is a neighborhood.
Sometimes it is the people you love.
And sometimes it is four paws waiting at the door.
A thoughtful beginning
Before you
bring them home.
A beautiful match starts with an honest look at everyday life. A few practical questions can help you choose a companion who truly fits.
Things to Know Before Adopting a Pet →Your space
Think realistically about size, yard needs, stairs, HOA or rental rules, noise, and your home environment.
The right match
Ask about temperament, age, energy, training, medical history, and experience with children or other pets.
The real cost
Plan for food, veterinary care, grooming, licensing, training, supplies, pet care, and unexpected medical needs.
Home for every part of your life
Need a home that
fits all of you?
Your home needs to work for real life, including the people and pets sharing it with you.
Find your next step →Adoption availability, requirements, fees, policies, and animal information are determined by each individual organization. These links are provided as a community resource. Please confirm current information directly with the shelter or rescue organization.