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The Los Angeles adoption center of Best Friends Animal Society, placing cats and dogs pulled from city shelters as part of the organization's work to end euthanasia of adoptable animals in LA.

Adoption fee From $100
Hours Daily 11am-7pm
Areas served Los Angeles, California
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $100
  • Adult cats: $100
  • Kittens (6 months and under): $150
  • senior pets (7+) fee waived
  • veterans/active military get 20% off with ID
  • adopt two kittens for the price of one
Requirements

Yes, renters can adopt! We encourage you to check your lease or speak to your landlord about your wish to provide a loving home for a pet in need.

How it works

Complete a matchmaking survey, then visit to spend time with the cats. Adoption counselors help find the right match; same-day adoptions are often possible. No appointment needed.

Location

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The area

Los Angeles County at a glance

Population 9,808,667
Housing units 3,650,466
Est. households with a cat 1,096,680

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Adult cats are $100 and kittens 6 months and under are $150. Senior pets aged 7 and up have the fee waived, veterans and active military get 20% off with ID, and you can adopt two kittens for the price of one.

What are your hours?

Daily, 11am to 7pm.

Is it cheaper to adopt two kittens?

Yes. The center runs a two-for-one kitten offer, which also suits kittens better since they settle more easily in pairs.

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Surrendering a cat

This location cannot accept owner surrenders unless the pet was previously adopted from a Best Friends adoption center. Staff provide resources and referrals to local network partners instead.

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