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Hounds Needing Homes

"Hiro" Is My Hero

UPDATE: AVAILABLE THROUGH ACE OF HEARTS RESCUE 310-358-3344

Hiro loves to play ball, or rather, balls! He will put as many as two or three balls in his mouth at one time, and then race joyfully around the yard. Hiro is a 3 year old neutered male, black and white Pit Bull Terrier. He was found as a stray on December 1, 2012 and was brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter, where he eagerly waits for his forever home.

A Dog Named "Van Gogh"

UPDATE: ADOPTED 5/4/2013

Van Gogh has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since November 4, 2012 - much too long!! His days are numbered. He is hoping that someone sees what a nice dog he is and give him a chance to prove it.

Van Gogh is a 4 year old neutered male, white and rust Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He weighs approximately 63 pounds. Van Gogh is a beautiful dog with incredible blue eyes. He is a strong dog who pulls on leash so will need a strong handler, but he is a sweet and smart dog. He is food-motivated and sits on command. He loves being in the yard and having the chance to run around. He runs with such exuberance that he looks like he is bouncing. He is a happy boy!

"Sadie" Is Off and Running!

UPDATE: ADOPTED 3/21/2013

Sadie is an amazing dog! She is a 5 year old unaltered female, brown brindle and white Greyhound mix. She weighs 58 pounds. She was found as a stray and has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since February 4, 2013.

"Bunny" The Love Bug!!

UPDATE: RESCUED BY OREGON ANIMAL RESCUE

Bunny has an amazing face with ears like a bunny, which accounts for her name! Bunny is a beautiful 1 year 5 month old, unaltered female, gray and white Stafford Bull Terrier. She weighs 54 pounds. Bunny was found as a stray on December 30, 2012 and currently calls the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter her home.

Can You Adopt or Foster One of These Los Angeles Dogs?

Click on the Read More button under "Timberland" to see the other 4 dogs.

Below is listed another five dogs available for foster or adoption at the West LA Animal Shelter. If you or anyone you know are interested, please call the shelter directly for assistance at 213-485-0494. If you're not currently a foster parent with LA Animal Services and would like to be, please contact Javier Lopez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Veronica Perry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Timberland is available for adoption or foster at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter

Timberland (ID# A1374811) is a very beautiful Siberian Husky,
approximately 2 years old. Great family dog, loves kids.

"Sheba" The Gentle One!

UPDATE: ADOPTED 3/9/2013

This beautiful girl is named Sheba. Sheba is an 8 year old spayed female tricolor German Shepherd dog who was surrendered to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter on December 26, 2012. She weighs 60 pounds. She had been part of a family for 4 years. She now finds herself alone and the world is a scary place.

"Bonnie" Has a Dream!

UPDATE: AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THROUGH FORTE ANIMAL RESCUE 310-362-0321

Bonnie has a dream - a beautiful dream! She dreams of a loving home with people who will love and treasure her. Being locked up in a cage, listening to the sounds of the shelter with dogs parking, cage doors slamming, people talking and laughing are confusing to her. She is frightened. She was found as a stray on February 15, 2013, and was brought to the West Los Angeles Shelter.

You Can't Top "Topper"

UPDATE: ADOPTED 3/2/2013

A shelter volunteer describes Topper as "wonderful." If only people could see how sweet she really is. She was found as a stray on October 27, 2012, and has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter ever since. This is a very long time for any dog to live in a cage.

Ten Amazing Pets Available for Adoption or Foster at West Los Angeles Animal Shelter!

Click on the Read More button under "Will Smith" to see the other 4 dog and 5 cats.

Below is a list of pets that are available for foster at the West LA Animal Shelter. If you or anyone you know are interested, please call the shelter directly for assistance at 213-485-0494. If you're not currently a foster parent with LA Animal Services and would like to be, please contact Javier Lopez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Veronica Perry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

	Will Smith (ID# A1371702) is a very sweet Terrier mix, approximately 1 year old. Great family dog. Gets along with other dogs.

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Benny (ID# A1370973) is a very sweet Chihuahua mix, approximately 9 months old. Likes to be cuddled, but also has the spunk to play with the kids.
	Charlie (ID# A1369425) is a very beautiful Chihuahua mix, approximately 2 years old. Gets along with other dogs, Very sweet.
Yoda (ID# A1369055) is a high energy Terrier mix, approximately 2 years old. Loves lots of attention. Can't wait to find his own home. Gets along with other pets.
	Sunshine (ID# A1371642) is a very sweet Rat Terrier mix. Likes lots of attention. Very friendly. Loves playing fetch.
Sofie (ID# A1361679) is a very social cat, approximately 2 years old. Loves to have her head and ears rubbed.
	Dixie (ID# A1368489) is a friendly female that enjoys snuggle time, approximately 9 years old. Can't wait to find her own home.
Jasmine (ID# A1372495) is a very beautiful 4 year old domestic longhair. Loves chasing toys around. Loves to be cuddled.
	Ruby (ID# A1368490) is a very sweet and mellow cat, approximately 6 years old. Needs to find her own home. Please help her.
Smokey (ID# A1371858) enjoys being pampered with treats and love. She is approximately 5 years old. Loves to cuddle and have belly rubbed.
When contacting the shelter for more information about any of these pets, be sure to use their respective ID# as a reference. Photo/video credit: Debbie Fan, Twitter: @blackjackbarks West Los Angeles Animal Shelter 11361 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90064 Phone: 310-207-3266 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

"Tanya" Is Terrific!

UPDATE: ADOPTED 3/10/2013

Tanya is young, beautiful and eagerly waiting for the right home. She is an unaltered female, black and white American Pit Bull Terrier. She is approximately 10 months old and weighs 43 pounds. Tanya was found as a stray on December 16, 2012, and brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter.

"Hula" Hooping

UPDATE: ADOPTED

If you want a dog who will make you smile, you want Hula. If you want a dog to make you feel special, you want Hula! Hula is a joy to be around. She is an unaltered female, brown and black Labrador Retriever mix. She is about 5 years old and weighs 51 pounds. She was found as a stray and has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since January 1, 2013.

A "Princess" Once Upon A Time!

UPDATE: ADOPTED 2/23/2013

Once upon a time she was a Princess. In 2010 when she was 2 years old, she was adopted from one of the city shelters. She was elegant, beautiful, proud and in perfect health. A new happy life would befit for her, but as with so many dogs, that did not happen. We will never know the neglect, aping and suffering put upon this wonderful dog. On January 25, 2013, she was brought toto the shelter by someone who claimed they found her wandering on Pico Blvd. She had a microchip, but not one responded to the notification that she was at the shelter. We will never know why and who inflicted such misery and cruelty upon this dog.

"Scout" - All He Wants is Love!

UDATE: ADOPTED 2/27/2013

Scout is a very special little dog, and he is waiting to meet you. He dreams of the day when a special someone comes into his life…someone who will love him and whom he can love with all his heart. He longs for a nice, warm lap to snuggle up in. Scout is a 3 year old neutered pale, smooth-coated, brown and white Chihuahua, who weighs in at 12 pounds. He has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since December 20, 2012.

Charming "Charlie"

UPDATE: ADOPTED 6/25/2013

Charlie is quite a boy! He doesn't see himself as a small dog. He thinks big - all 13 pounds of him. charlie is a 2 year 9 month old, neutered male, brown and white Dachshund mix. He was surrendered to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter on December 4, 2012.

"Jackson" - What a Dog!

UPDATE: AVAILABLE THRU 4LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE www4liferescue.org

What a great looking dog! This is Jackson. He is a 1 year 1 month old, unaltered male, black and white American Staffordshire Terrier. He was found as a stray and was brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter on January 17, 2013

"Chip" Is Quite A Boy!

UPDATE: ADOPTED 5/30/2013

What a handsome dog!! His name is Chip, and he is a 1 year 9 month old, unaltered male, gray and white Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He was found as a stray, and has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since November 28, 2012.

My Heart Belongs to "Elvira!"

UPDATE: ADOPTED 2/15/13

Elvira has a face that will melt hearts. She was found as a stray, and has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since September 25, 2012 - much too long for her to be without a home of her own. Elvira is a 2 year 9 month old, spayed female, gold and white smooth-coated Chihuahua with soft, luxurious fur.

"Carnelian" is a Sweet Dog!

UPDATE: ADOPTED MAY 19, 2013

Carnelian would make a great companion dog, according to one of the volunteers who has worked with her. Carnelian is a 5 year old spayed female brown Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since December 12, 2012.

"Betsy": Wanted a Forever Home!!

ID# A1357256

Betsy's dreams for a forever home came to a crashing end on November 12, 2012, when her owners surrendered her to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter because they were moving. Betsy is a 1 year 3 month old, unaltered female, brown and white American Staffordshire Terrier.

Adopt Katie at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter

"Cricket"
Just a Brown Dog!!

UPDATE: ADOPTED 5/30/2013

Cricket is just an ordinary brown dog with flat feet and elbows that look a little crooked. You might not even look at her twice, but what a shame...because you would be missing a really great dog. Cricket is an unaltered female, Staffordshire Terrier mixed breed dog, who is not very muscular, and weighs in a 41 pounds. She was found as a stray on December 28, 2012 and was brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter, where she now patiently waits for a new home.

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