Resources for Pets & Owners
WUFAW has been actively supporting pets, their owners, and animal service organizations. To assist pet owners, we’ve put together a curated list of helpful resources. Simply click on the titles below to view the detailed resource options.
If the resources listed don’t address your specific needs and you’re considering surrendering your pet to a shelter, please reach out to us first. WUFAW is committed to keeping pets with their families whenever possible. Contact us at [email protected]—we’re here to help.
City of Los Angeles Residents – free surgery voucher apply here https://www.lacityvet.com/onlinevoucher/
Hospitals that will accept free voucher = Spay4LA, SNPLA, North Figueroa Animal Hospital, ASPCA clinic @ South LA Shelter
County of Los Angeles Residents who live in the following cities: Unincorporated Los Angeles – Florence + Firestone, Watts/Willowbrook, Walnut Park, East Compton, East Los Angeles, City of Compton, City of Bell, City of Cudahy, City of Maywood, City of Huntington Park
Apply here for free surgery voucher https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SNVP-Info_and_-Application-Form_7-2022.pdf
Hospitals that will accept free voucher https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SN-AGENCIES-DIRECTORY_DACC-Website-Revised-July-2022-1.pdf
ASPCA has a number that county residents can call 844-692-7722
Eligibility: Residents of the following zip codes: 90731, 91732, 91733, 90201, 90255, 90270
*South Gate, *Paramount, *Lynwood, *Bell Gardens = see low cost spay/neuter resource page
*There is no free City/County voucher program
Programs that offer assistance with Spay/Neuter:
For Dogs 40lbs and over https://pawsforlifek9.org/spay-and-neuter-program/
Fix Nation Free Feral Cat Spay/Neuter https://fixnation.org/about-tnr/free-feral-application/
Free Animal Doctor https://freeanimaldoctor.org/clinic/
Pet Assistance covers Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties: 1-877-SPAY PET or 1-877-772-9738
Programas de esterilización y castración
Residentes de la ciudad de Los Ángeles: se aplica el cupón de cirugía gratis aquí https://www.lacityvet.com/onlinevoucher/
Hospitales que aceptarán vales gratis = Spay4LA, SNPLA, North Figueroa Animal Hospital, Clínica ASPCA @ South LA Shelter
Residentes del condado de Los Ángeles que viven en las siguientes ciudades: Zona no incorporada de Los Ángeles – Florence + Firestone, Watts/Willowbrook, Walnut Park, East Compton, Este de Los Ángeles, Ciudad de Compton, Ciudad de Bell, Ciudad de Cudahy, Ciudad de Maywood, Ciudad de Huntington Park
Solicite aquí un cupón de cirugía gratis https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SNVP-Info_and_-Application-Form_7-2022.pdf
Hospitales que aceptarán vales gratis https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SN-AGENCIES-DIRECTORY_DACC-Website-Revised-July-2022-1.pdf
ASPCA tiene un número al que los residentes del condado pueden llamar 844-692-7722
Elegibilidad: Residentes de los siguientes códigos postales: 91771, 91732, 91732, 90201, 90255, 90270
*South Gate, *Paramount, *Lynwood, *Bell Gardens = consulte la página de recursos de esterilización/castración de bajo costo
*No existe un programa de cupones gratuitos para la ciudad o el condado
Programas que ofrecen asistencia con esterilización/castración
Perros de 40 libras + https://pawsforlifek9.org/spay-and-neuter-program/
Fix Nation Free Feral Cat Spay/Neuter https://fixnation.org/about-tnr/free-feral-application/
Pet Assistance cubre Los Ángeles, Riverside, San Bernardino y
Condados de Orange: 1-877-SPAY PET o 1-877-772-9738
Los Angeles Veterinary Center
109 N. Boyle Ave Los Angeles 90033
323-685-7131
AM PM Ideal Pet Care
12852 Pioneer Blvd Norwalk 90650
562-282-9639
Spay4LA
1-888-772-9452
North Figueroa Animal Hospital – no appointment necessary for spay/neuter Mon-Fri @ 9:00AM
5550 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 258-8068
northfigueroaanimalhospital.com
Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles – several locations
(310) 574-5555 or (888) 937-7295
snpla.org
Dr. Shipps Animal Hospital – Appointments necessary
351 Foothill Rd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 550-0101
Low Cost Spay/Neuter and Preventative Care for Stray and Rescue Dogs andCats
Stray Paws Animal Haven: https://www.straypawsanimalhaven.org
- TNR (Trap, Neuter & Return), Spay/Neuter, Vaccines
Low Cost Spay/Neuter for Rescue and Stray CATS ONLY
Fix Nation: https://fixnation.org
- TNR, Spay/Neuter for Cats
Alondra Animal Hospital
14425 S. Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 676-2255
alondraah.com
Vanderhoof Veterinary Hospital
2235 Lake Ave Ste 101, Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5901
vanderhoffvet.com
North Hollywood Animal Care Clinic
11561 Oxnard St, North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 508-8530
nhacc.vetstreet.com
Mental Health Resources
Dept of Mental Health ACCESS Center – 1 (800) 854-7771
- 24/7 Hotline for Referrals, Resources, and Crisis Assessments
- Services Provided: Mental health screening and assessment, Referral to a service provider, Crisis counseling, Mobilizing field response teams, linkages to other services
Suicide Crisis Hotline – Call or Text ‘988’
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- https://www.namiurbanla.org/
- Support for caregivers and those with mental illness
7 Cups – Free emotional support online
- www.7cups.com
The Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH) – 1 (844) 804-7500
- 24/7 referral to substance abuse programs
Outpatient Mental Health Clinics
Compton Family Mental Health – (310) 668-6800
- 921 E Compton Blvd Compton, CA 90221
Downtown Mental Health Center – (213) 629-6200
- 529 Maple Ave Los Angeles, CA 90013
West Central Family Mental Health Center – (323) 298-3618
- 3751 Stocker St Los Angeles, CA 90008
Didi Hirsch S Mark Taper Foundation Center – (323) 778-9593
- 1328 West Manchester Ave Los Angeles, CA 90044
Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Center – (213) 252-2100
- 520 S Lafayette Park Place Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90057
Urgent Care for Mental Health (Crisis evaluation, Same-Day Medication Needs)
Exodus Recovery at MLK – (562) 295-4617
- 12021 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059
Exodus Recovery Eastside – (323) 276-6400
- 1920 Marengo St Los Angeles, CA 90033
Exodus Recovery Marengo – (323) 276-6470
- 1920 Marengo St Los Angeles, CA 90033
Exodus Recovery Maple – (213) 395-7700
- 640 Maple Ave Los Angeles, CA 90014
Homeless Organizations and Service Providers
Weingart Foundation – Weingart Access Center (homeless resource center – mail services, referrals to shelters, medical issues, mental health and more) Open Hours: 7:30AM – 6:00PM
(213) 833-5020 (main line)
(213) 627-5302 (after hours phone)
- 501 E 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90021
St. John’s Community Center – Avalon Clinic Homeless Drop-In Center (food pantry, laundry, case management and more)
(323) 541-1411
- 6818 Avalon Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90003
Skid Row Community Refresh Spot (showers, laundry, resources for vaccine clinics and legal services) Open 24/7
(213) 744-0724
- 544 Towne Ave Los Angeles, CA 90013
Transportation Resources
ACCESS- Transportation for people with disabilities – 1 (800) 827-0829
https://www.accessla.org/riding_access/gaining_eligibility.html
Reduced Tap Fare for Metro for people with disabilites *can be completed by any mental health agency staff*
Persons with Disabilities
Legal Resources
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice – (323) 980-3500
Services Request
Inner City Law Center (213) 891-2880
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Free Freeway Service Patrol
The service is absolutely FREE to motorists. Simply call 511 and say “Motorist Aid” from your phone or call from a freeway callbox. The services include the following:
- Changing flat tires
- Jump-starting cars
- Refilling radiators and taping leaky hoses
- Providing up to a gallon of fuel
- Towing disabled vehicles to designated safe locations off the freeway
The inclusion of a service, organization or program in this listing is NOT an endorsement or recommendation by Downtown Dog Rescue. We have no affiliation with any of the organizations or programs listed. We strongly suggest you evaluate each group and review carefully their policies and requirements before applying. Please also note that some of these programs require that the request be made prior to the animal being treated, and that most programs are limited in the amount they can grant for a specific request. Generally, grants are between $25 – 500, so it’s important to check with several sources and to also try to raise funds yourself.
Actors and Others for Animals – Southern California community-based organization serving the greater Los Angeles area. Among other services, the organization provides financial assistance for emergency medical procedures for those of limited income. www.actorsandothers.com/emergencyhelp.html Phone: (818) 897-8760
Animal Rescue Foundation of Dana Point (ARF) (services may be limited to spay/neuter assistance) www.petprojectfoundation.org Phone: (949) 240-2899
Bone Appetite|St Vincent Meals on Wheels – the BONE APPETIT program is designed to deliver ‘kibbles & bits” to provide current homebound seniors and their pets with the nourishment they need. www.stvincentmow.org/bone-appetit Phone: (213) 484-7775
Brown Dog Foundation – dedicated to helping families who find themselves in a temporary financial crisis at the same time their pet requires life-saving treatment or life-sustaining medications. www.browndogfoundation.org
Care Credit – personal line of credit for healthcare treatments and procedures for your entire family, including your pets. www.carecredit.com Phone: (800) 677-0718
Emotional Support Animal Center – Provider of prescriptive animal accommodation letters (ESA letters) for both housing and flying. www.emotionalsupportanimalcenter.com Phone: (305) 280-2001
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance – provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services in life-threatening situations. www.fveap.org
In Memory of Magic (IMOM) – dedicated to insuring that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because his or her caretaker is financially challenged. Request must be made before animal is treated. www.imom.org Phone: (866) 230-2164
Inner City Law Center – The only provider of legal services on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, Inner City Law Center combats slum housing while developing strategies to end homelessness. www.innercitylaw.org Phone: (213) 891-2880
Labrador Lifeline – Aids purebred Labrador Retrievers in need of urgent medical care, or other assistance in order to live a full and productive life. www.labradorlifeline.org
Magic Bullet Fund (Cancer) – helps people who have made room in their homes and hearts for a canine companion, but do not have the financial resources to provide cancer treatment. www.themagicbulletfund.org
Mercy Crusade – Mercy Crusade’s Spay & Neuter Clinic of Ventura County is dedicated to ending pet overpopulation. www.dogcatfix.com Phone: (818) 597-2926 or (805) 278-4433
Paws/LA – provides services to assist low-income seniors and people disabled by a life-threatening illness to help them keep and care for their pets. www.pawsla.org Phone: (213) 741-1950
Public Counsel – Provides a wide variety of legal services to low-income individuals. www.publiccounsel.org Phone: (213) 385-2977
RedRover Relief (formerly LifeLine Grants) – The RedRover Relief program provides funding to Good Samaritans, animal rescuers and pet owners to help them care for animals in life-threatening situations. www.uan.org Phone: (916) 429-2457
Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet Safe – no-cost way to rehome your pet. www.rehome.adoptapet.com
Safe Place for Pets On-site housing, Off-site Housing, and Community Programs – for people and pets who need a safe escape from domestic violence. www.safeplaceforpets.org Phone: (916) 429-2457
The Mosby Foundation – assists in the care of critically sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education. www.themosbyfoundation.org
The Pet Fund – May not be able to approve emergency care funding prior to treatment, due to time delay in processing requests. www.thepetfund.com Phone: (916) 443-6007
Voice for the Animals Foundation – Helping Friends Program helps seniors, people with disabilities, terminal illnesses or fixed incomes take care of their pets. www.vftafoundation.org Phone: (310) 392-5153
Blue Man Dog – Training, New Dog Help, Pack Hikes
Lots of FREE information on website
bluemandog.org
The Urban Pet Dog Training – Group classes. Basic obedience for friendly dogs. (Mid-city)
(323) 933-2100
theurbanpet.net/dog-training
Pasanita Obedience Club – Group classes (Pasadena)
(626) 797-7070
pasanita.com
Apartment Listings that accept Dogs & Cats
www.myapartmentmap.com/pet_friendly/
Housing Issues
Rental housing resources and advocacy for tenants: http://hcidla.lacity.org/renters
A free booklet you can download for rent stabilized tenants: http://hcidla.lacity.org/home-for-renters.
Information for low-income residents: http://hcidla.lacity.org/low-income-populations.
Information for special needs population: http://hcidla.lacity.org/special-needs-populations.
Contact numbers for the homeless: http://hcidla.lacity.org/Homeless-Persons.
Help for Tenants Facing Eviction:
Eviction Assistance Center (EAC) – Tenants with a pending eviction case filed at the Downtown LA courthouse on Hill Street should call or visit the EAC immediately. Legal assistance is free. 111 N. Hill Street Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Room 115, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (818) 485 – 0578. http://lawhelpca.org/organization/shriver-housing-project-los-angeles-eviction?ref=2NNRq
Eviction Defense Network (EDN) – Tenants with a pending eviction not filed at the Downtown courthouse should contact EDN. Fees are charged, but are adjusted based on client ability to pay. Metro Medical Mall, 1930 Wilshire Blvd #208, Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 385-8112. http://edn.la/
Help for Tenants Facing Pet Related Discrimination:
Housing Rights Center – Tenants refused a Reasonable Accommodation or facing other housing discrimination should be referred to HRC. HRC investigates and litigates fair housing. 3255 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Fax: (213) 381-8555. http://www.hrc-la.org/default.asp?id=6
Paws LA – Paws LA is not a legal service provider, but does provides assistance with requests for permission to keep a service or companion animal AKA a request for reasonable accommodation. 2121 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 741-1950. http://www.pawsla.org/
Safe Place for Pets On-site housing, Off-site Housing, and Community Programs – for people and pets who need a safe escape from domestic violence. www.safeplaceforpets.org Phone: (916) 429-2457
Einhorn Insurance
Dog Liability Insurance for homeowners, renters, and landlords.
Visit their website www.einhorninsurance.com for more information about insurance for responsible owners of “dangerous” breeds (as labeled by most insurance companies).
Call (858) 336-4644 or email [email protected]
South Los Angeles Animal Shelter (Chesterfield Square) – Open Tue-Sat 8-5, Sun 11-5
1850 W. 60th St. Los Angeles 90047
(888) 452-7381
laanimalservices.com (for full list of LA City Shelters)
NKLA Pet Adoption Center – Open noon-8pm, 7 days a week
1845 Pontius Ave, Los Angeles 90025 (424) 208-8840
nkla.org/PetAdoptionCenter
Do you need to rehome your pet? Visit Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com and Petco Foundation for a safe, no-cost way to rehome your pet.
Walks For Pups (Eastside)
[email protected]
(310) 766-1262
facebook.com/WalksForPups
Go Dog LA (Downtown)
1728 Maple Ave Los Angeles 90015
(213) 748-4364
godogla.com
Los Angeles Dog Company (Midcity)
(310) 721-4085
facebook/LosAngelesDogCompany
We Will Walk You (Westside)
(310) 674-0477
facebook/WeWillWalkYou
The Urban Pet
4475 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles 90029
(323) 664-4700
7515 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles 90036
(323) 933-2100
900 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena 91030
(626) 403-9100
theurbanpet.net
aRomatherapy Mobile Pet Grooming
(310) 991-7226
aromatherapypetgrooming.com
Honest Groomers – South Gate, CA
https://honestgroomers.org
