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Los Angeles animal shelters

There are 1,178 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Los Angeles metro area, including the cities of Los Angeles, Anaheim, Arcadia, Burbank, Carson, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Gardena, Glendale, Irvine, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Orange, Pasadena, Santa Ana, Santa Monica, Torrance, and Tustin. Combined, these Los Angeles metro animal shelters employ 1,568 people, earn more than $312 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $558 million.
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Job trends for Los Angeles animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
193
1-10
 
69
11-25
 
20
26-100
 
19
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Los Angeles

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
328
$250k to $1M
 
115
$1M to $5M
 
50
$5M to $25M
 
12
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Los Angeles

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1-20 of 1,178

Pasadena Humane

Pasadena Humane compassionately cares for animals, provides community support services, facilitates adoptions, and educates on responsible pet ownership in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$43.9m
Employees
196
EIN
95-1643344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beagle Freedom Project

Beagle Freedom Project rescues and rehomes lab animals, promotes animal welfare education, and advocates against cruelty through legislation and outreach programs.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
28
EIN
55-0882647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foster Friends Rescue

Foster Friends Rescue rescues abandoned animals, provides care and training, and promotes a compassionate community to reduce overpopulation and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
6
EIN
85-3080361
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Food System Innovations

Humane America Animal Foundation promotes innovative programs that benefit animals and people. Primary focus is on sustainable, humane food systems.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$39.8m
Employees
11
EIN
95-4761276
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wags and Walks

Wags and Walks rescues at-risk dogs from shelters, rehabilitates them, and places them in safe, suitable, and loving homes through adoption, advocacy, and education.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
99
EIN
45-3749303
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preston's Planet Foundation

The Preston's Planet Foundation rescues and trains service dogs for trauma victims, fostering healing through companionship and positive reinforcement.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
1
EIN
86-2647588
IRS type
501(c)(3)

D.E.L.T.A. Rescue (D.E.L.T.A.)

Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals runs the world's largest no-kill, care-for-life sanctuary, rescuing and rehabilitating up to 1,500 abandoned animals.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
27
EIN
95-3759277
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Found Animals Foundation

The Found Animals Foundation champions pet well-being through grants, community partnerships, and initiatives focused on spay/neuter, housing, and essential care.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
17
EIN
20-3944602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Guide Dogs of America

At Guide Dogs of America, we believe that a well-trained guide dog partner offers new opportunities for greater independence, enhanced mobility, and social interaction.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$88.3m
Employees
59
EIN
95-1586088
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE)

Animal Charity Evaluators uses evidence-based evaluations to recommend high-impact animal charities, guide donors, and fund grants that strengthen animal advocacy worldwide.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
9
EIN
36-4684978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope for Paws

Hope for Paws rescues animals who are suffering, facing death or extreme danger that nobody else are able to save. They then pay for all medical costs. They are made aware of these animals in dire need by concerned citizens or by other rescues.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
5
EIN
26-2869386
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mercy for Animals

Mercy for Animals advocates against animal exploitation, promotes plant-based alternatives, and fights for a compassionate, sustainable food system that protects farmed animals.
Revenue
$23.3m
Assets
$30.2m
Employees
133
EIN
54-2076145
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Equality

Animal Equality fights farmed-animal cruelty worldwide through undercover investigations, education, corporate outreach, and legal advocacy to reduce suffering and protect animals.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
26
EIN
47-2420444
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lange Foundation

Lange Foundation rescues pets from overcrowded public shelters in LA County, offering medical care, shelter and placement. They also rescue and care for horses.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
30
EIN
95-4407687
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of German Shepherd Rescuers

German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County rescues and adopts lost, abandoned, and unwanted German Shepherd dogs through their various programs.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
27
EIN
20-3455479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sky Dog Sanctuary

Oregon-based sanctuary rescuing BLM mustangs or donkeys from auctions, kill pens, and other dangerous situations. Aims to reunite families and provide care.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
28
EIN
81-3188893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue / Willows Wags and Whiskers

Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue provides shelter, rehabilitation, and adoption services for abandoned animals while promoting responsible pet ownership in California.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$541.1k
Employees
2
EIN
47-4727620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Amanda Foundation

The Amanda Foundation rescues animals, provides education, and offers free spay/neuter surgeries and low-cost vet care to low-income families.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
21
EIN
51-0183667
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gentle Barn

Gentle Barn rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected animals and partners them with people in need, fostering healing, compassion, and responsible care.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
79
EIN
95-4776451
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Chances For Blind Dogs Foundation

The Second Chances For Blind Dogs Foundation assists blind dogs and their owners by providing necessary services and supplies to ensure the dogs can live safely and navigate their environment confidently.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
3
EIN
46-5473787
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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