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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, an independent nonprofit with no affiliation to any national SPCA, running adoptions, cruelty investigation and humane education across the Los Angeles area.

Adoption fee From $20
Hours Wed-Sun 11am-3pm; closed Mon-Tue
Areas served Los Angeles and surrounding communities, California
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $20

Adoption fees typically range $125-$255 depending on the animal; the center frequently runs promotional pricing (as low as $20) for cats and kittens.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact spcaLA at (323) 730-5300 first to check which cats are currently available.

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?

Fees typically range from $125 to $255 depending on the animal, though spcaLA frequently runs promotional pricing, sometimes as low as $20, for cats and kittens.

What are your hours?

The Jefferson Blvd Pet Adoption Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 3pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact spcaLA at (323) 730-5300 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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