Useful Links

General:

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - LOS ANGELES (spcaLA)
Information on many humane services provided locally by spcaLA.

NO KILL ADVOCACY CENTER
a growing movement to save the life of every shelter animal.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
Information on all aspects of animal welfare

BEST FRIENDS
Information on a variety of animal welfare and animal sanctuary subjects

FEMA
Suggested reading before an emergency strikes

PETFINDER
Find your dream pet and other information

CRAIGSLIST - Los Angeles
Lost and found pets and more

THE PET PRESS
Pick up a free issue of The Pet Press from pet stores and vet clinics to find lists of shelters, rescue groups, adoption events and answers to your animal-related questions.

The National Animal Control Association (NACA)
Provides training and information for animal control professionals.

Animal Sheltering Magazine
Published by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). It is intended for animal care and control professionals and other individuals who care about animal protection, sheltering and control. You do not have to be a member of The HSUS to subscribe to the magazine or view archived articles.

The California Animal Control Directors Association (CACDA)
A nonprofit corporation composed of directors and managers of state animal control associations. The purpose of CACDA is to work with all agencies and associations for the betterment of the animal control profession.

Cats:

Stray Cat Alliance

Feral Cat Caretakers' Coalition

Dogs:

Karma Rescue

Perfect Pet Rescue

Wildlife:

California Wildlife Center

International Bird Rescue and Research Center

Avian Welfare Coalition
Representatives from bird adoption, rescue and sanctuary groups, humane societies, animal advocacy organizations, published research biologists, animal behaviorists, shelter and research veterinarians, and attorneys and other animal law specialists dedicated to the ethical treatment and protection of birds living in captivity and in their natural habitats. Website

Pet Loss

Royal Pet Mortuary

CalPet Crematory

Legislation

For local laws

For state laws