Wags & Walks - Los Angeles
Our Mission
Wags & Walks is a dedicated community of dog lovers working to reduce euthanasia in local shelters by proving that rescue dogs are wonderful, loyal family pets. We exist to provide a real chance to every dog, regardless of their size, age, or breed.
Our Story
Founded in 2011 by Lesley Brog, Wags & Walks began with a simple desire to address the heartbreaking number of dogs being euthanized in Los Angeles shelters due to overcrowding. In 2019, we expanded our reach to Nashville, where our team continues to make an incredible impact by rescuing at-risk dogs and supporting the local community.
How We Help
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that focuses on providing a stable environment for the dogs in our care. While some of our pups stay at our adoption centers in Los Angeles or Nashville, most live in loving foster homes, which allows us to learn their unique personalities and better prepare them for life with their future families.
The Perfect Match
We know that loving families come in all shapes and sizes, which is why our goal is to find every pup an adopter whose home and lifestyle are a perfect fit. Our team provides thoughtful matchmaking and adopter support, backed by a lifelong commitment to take our dogs back if your life circumstances ever change.
Join Our Mission
Are you ready to find your new best friend? We invite you to browse our available dogs online or visit our adoption centers to meet the pups waiting for their forever homes. With nearly 17,000 lives saved since 2011, we are incredibly grateful for your support in helping us save so many more.
Trust Assessment
GoldRated Sep 12, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 10+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
- Dedicated and helpful staff
- Personalized adoption matching
- Rigid adoption/foster policies
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Yahoo
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9/7 - Miley Cyrus adopted a shelter tortoise, and the rescue story behind it will make your day
Miley Cyrus adopted a rescued sulcata tortoise named Teru through Wags & Walks — here's the incredible story of how a stray found his forever home with a music superstar.
The Dodo
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8/25 - These Dogs Are About To Be Famous — And You Can Adopt Them Live On TikTok
To celebrate International Dog Day, The Dodo's Monica Matute will join Wags & Walks to introduce viewers to some of the rescue’s most eligible rescue pups on TikTok LIVE.
DogTime
7/22 - 120 Lb Shelter Dog Is a Certified 'Love Bug' Who Just Wants Snuggles
This video shows why 120-pound shelter dog Camper is everyone's favorite cuddle bug as he waits for a foster or forever family.
Secret Los Angeles
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5/7 - Get a little messy with rescue pups at this pottery workshop in Culver City this weekend
This hands-on pottery night in L.A. blends wheel throwing and adoptable dogs for one creative evening supporting local rescue efforts.
Recent Videos
10/12 - Nashville, your plans for next week just got better! 🎶 See @bailey.zimmerman, @laniegardner, @dylanconrique, @jessesols, @fancyhagood, @justjayne, and more special guests LIVE on October 21 at Skydeck on Broadway for the 3rd Annual Wags & Walks Benefit Concert! 🎟️ General Admission tickets are just $45! Get ready for a night of incredible live music, exclusive Wags merch, brand experiences, and more, all while supporting a cause that means so much to us. The best part? Every ticket sold helps Wags & Walks rescue more dogs and give them the second chances they deserve. 🐾 ✨ Comment “TICKETS” and we’ll send you the link to get yours! A huge thank you to our Benefit Concert sponsors for helping make this night possible: @fetchpetinsurance @paramountpics @elevatedlivingadvisory John Angelos & Margaret Valentine @justfoodfordogs @banfieldpethospital @hoffmannbrosnashville @titosvodka @pedigreeus @bluepearlvet @agoodheartedhome @thespoilerspaw @nobadogs @birdieandlouie @thefoxnashville @elegycoffee @peachhoney @barsys.inc @windmill.city
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10/10 - If this happy face isn’t your view tomorrow, you’re missing out! 🤍 Luanne is a 2-year-old Beagle mix with a big smile, an even bigger personality, and plenty of love to give. She’s happiest hanging out with her people, soaking up pets, and rolling over for belly rubs. She’s also dog-friendly and always happy to say hello to her canine friends! She’s potty-trained, super smart, and very treat motivated. Come meet this little sweetheart and see that smile for yourself tomorrow at our adoption center! 📍 100 Bonnabrook Drive, Hermitage, TN ⏰ Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM Plus, check out the other adoptable dogs who will be onsite and ready to meet you! To apply, click the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/AdoptNash. Submitting an application is always the first step in the adoption process. 🐾
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10/10 - It’s World Mental Health Day, and we’re celebrating the ways dogs make our lives better. From keeping us active and social on daily walks to offering unconditional love and companionship, especially on our toughest days. Our pups always lift our spirits when we need it most. Studies show that time spent with dogs can lower cortisol and increase hormones associated with happiness. We can’t think of a better reminder to slow down, breathe, and give your dog an extra cuddle today. Whether they’re service dogs, therapy dogs, or our everyday best friends, these loyal companions remind us that healing can come to us on four paws. 🐾 They make our lives better, and we have the chance to do the same for them. 🤍 Learn how you can make a difference at wagsandwalks.org. #WorldMentalHealthDay #wagsandwalks #adoptdontshop #dogrescue
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10/10 - ADOPTED-Your weekend plans should include a Yorkie with the cutest party ear! 🐾 Bentley is a 7-month-old, 12lb Yorkie mix looking for a forever family! This sweet, playful pup loves attention from people, has been especially sweet with young kids, and gets along with other dogs. He enjoys walks, spending time outside, and exploring the world around him. He’s still building confidence with new things, so he’ll need a family ready to help him learn and grow through puppyhood. He’s potty-trained and is very eager to learn more basics! Come meet Bentley at our Adoption Center this weekend! 🕚 Open hours: 11 AM–4 PM 📍 100 Bonnabrook Drive in Hermitage. Think he could be your guy? Apply to adopt through the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/AdoptNash. Submitting an application is always the first step in the adoption process!
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10/9 - These little guys aren’t just looking for a 9 to 5... they’re looking for forever homes! 🦋 Meet the Dolly Parton Litter! These adorable 8-week-old Shepherd mix boys are ready to find their forever families and start the next chapter of their lives! Expected to be medium-sized when fully grown, these pups are playful, curious, and full of the typical puppy energy. They’re still learning their basics and will need adopters who are ready to guide them through all the adventures of puppyhood as they grow. Whether they grow up alongside a playful canine sibling or get to be the center of attention as a spoiled solo pup, these little ones are ready to make themselves right at home! The Dolly Parton pups are hanging out at our Adoption Center this weekend, so fill out an app and come meet them! We’re open 11am-4pm Saturday & Sunday. 🐶Apply to adopt at bit.ly/AdoptNash or through the link in our bio 🤍Share this post to help these sweet pups find their people!
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10/9 - This Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, remember the dogs still waiting for someone to choose them. 🤍 There are so many incredible dogs in shelters and rescues waiting for someone to see what makes them special. Some are still learning to trust, some have spent months waiting to be chosen, and others are just beginning to discover all the little joys of simply being a dog. Each one has their own personality, quirks, and so much love to give. They may not all have had the easiest start, but they deserve the chance to find a home where they can spend their forever. If you’re looking to adopt, your next best friend could be waiting in a shelter or a rescue. 🤍 🐶Ready to meet your match? Learn more and apply to adopt at wagsandwalks.org
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10/9 - Just a puppy doing his part to sell tickets and save some rescue dogs. 🐶🎶 See @bailey.zimmerman, @laniegardner, @jessesols, @fancyhagood, @justjayne, and more special guests LIVE on October 21 at Skydeck on Broadway! We’re less than TWO WEEKS away from our 3rd Annual Wags & Walks Benefit Concert, and tickets start at just $45 🎟️ 🍸 VIP tickets are also available for $200 and include an open bar + more! Comment TICKETS and we’ll send you the link to get yours. A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping make this night possible: @fetchpetinsurance @paramountpics @elevatedlivingadvisory John Angelos & Margaret Valentine @justfoodfordogs @banfieldpethospital @hoffmannbrosnashville @titosvodka @pedigreeus @bluepearlvet @agoodheartedhome @thespoilerspaw @nobadogs @birdieandlouie @thefoxnashville @elegycoffee @peachhoney @barsys.inc @windmill.city
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10/8 - Concert for a good cause? Yes please. 🐕 On October 21, @wagsandwalksnashville, a nonprofit dog rescue, will host their 3rd Annual Wags & Walks Benefit Concert at @skydeckonbroadway in Downtown Nashville. Expect live music by Bailey Zimmerman, Lanie Gardner, Jesse Solomon and more, plus exclusive merch and brand experiences. Every ticket helps Wags & Walks save more rescue dogs and give them the second chances they deserve. Grab your tix today. 🐾 #nashville #wagsandwalksnashville #wagsandwalks #nashvilledogs #nashvilledogrescue
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10/8 - 100+ days is a long time to wait for a family. These pups are no less special, no less deserving, and they have just as much love to give as any other dog waiting for their chance. Sometimes, all it takes is one person willing to look a little closer, take a chance, and see the dog waiting underneath the days they’ve spent in rescue. Meet the longtimers featured in this video: 🐾 Timothy 🐾 Spoon 🐾 Kay 🐾 Silver 🐾 Tami 🐾 Ruthie 🐾 The Coffee Litter 🐾 Moose 🐾 Ollie 🐾 Sassy 🐾 Finley 🐾 Fancy 🐾 Happy 🐾 Scooby 🐶Apply to adopt at bit.ly/AdoptNash or through the link in our bio 🤍If you can’t adopt, share this reel — you never know who might see it and become their person.
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10/8 - If you know how to turn a good rescue dog story into content people can’t scroll past, we want to meet you. 🐶 We are hiring a full-time Social Media + Content Coordinator to help tell the stories behind rescue, from the dogs who need a second chance to the people who make it possible. In this role, you’ll capture photo and video throughout the rescue, from dog intakes and adoptions to foster stories, events, volunteer moments, and all the everyday moments that makes rescue so special. You’ll create and edit Reels, TikToks, stories, and other social content, write engaging captions, support campaigns and events, and help keep our social channels active, creative, and connected to our mission. We’re looking for someone who is creative, organized, and has a strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, and short-form video. You should have a really good eye for storytelling, strong writing skills, and experience with Edits, CapCut, Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms. Keeping up with social media trends and getting creative every day should get you excited. You’ll need to be comfortable juggling multiple projects, able to work independently and collaboratively, and ready to jump into a fast-paced environment where things can change quickly. A genuine love for dogs and the Wags & Walks mission is a must! 🐾 If you’re passionate about social media, marketing, dogs, and making a real impact through rescue, this might be the role for you. 📍Hermitage, TN 🤍 Apply at wagsandwalks.org/teamnash
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10/7 - Bailey Zimmerman, Lanie Gardner, Jesse Solomon, Fancy Hagood, Just Jayne + more special guests are taking the stage at Skydeck on Broadway. 🎶🐾 Join us October 21 for the 3rd Annual Wags & Walks Benefit Concert, with live music, exclusive Wags merch, brand experiences + plenty more happening throughout the night. Even better? Every ticket helps Wags & Walks save more rescue dogs and give them the second chances they deserve. 🎟️ General Admission tickets are just $45. Come for the music, stay for the fun, and help us save some dogs while you’re at it. Comment “TICKETS” and we’ll send you the link to get yours! A huge thank you to our Benefit Concert sponsors for helping make this night possible: @fetchpetinsurance @paramountpics @elevatedlivingadvisory John Angelos & Margaret Valentine @justfoodfordogs @banfieldpethospital @hoffmannbrosnashville @titosvodka @pedigreeus @bluepearlvet @agoodheartedhome @thespoilerspaw @nobadogs @birdieandlouie @thefoxnashville @elegycoffee @peachhoney @barsys.inc @windmill.city
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10/4 - The newest stars are taking the stage, and they’re looking for their forever homes. 🤍 Meet the Dancing with the Stars Litter! These 8-week-old Shepherd mix puppies are full of playful energy, puppy snuggles, and big personalities. They’re expected to grow into large dogs, so their future families should be ready for all the fun (and learning!) that comes with raising a big pup. 🐾 Meet them in person tomorrow at our Adoption Center from 1:30–4 PM! Could one of these little stars be your perfect match? Apply through the link in our bio or at bit.ly/AdoptNash to get started! @maurahiggins @ezrafrech @tatyanaali @jennadewan @amberglenniceskater
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10/2 - 🚨 FOSTERS NEEDED 🚨 We can save Minnie and Bridie, but only if we have committed foster homes ready for them. Minnie and Birdie were recently surrendered to a shelter after spending their entire lives being used for breeding. They’re incredibly sweet girls, but they’ve never had the opportunity to experience the world outside of that life. Minnie and Birdie will each need patient, experienced fosters who can give them the time, space, and support they need to decompress and learn how to simply be dogs. We’re specifically looking for fosters experienced with large-breed dogs who can provide the quiet, supportive environment they need to feel safe and begin to thrive. For the right family, we’d also be open to a foster-to-adopt situation. Minnie and Birdie have whole new lives waiting for them. We just need someone willing to help them get there. 💌 Apply to foster at wagsandwalks.org, then email nashvillefosters@wagsandwalks.org if you can help Minnie or Birdie. Please share this post—even if you can’t foster, you might know the person who can. 🤍
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10/2 - A label should never determine a dog’s chance at a happy life. Pitbull-type dogs been called so many things, but rarely what they truly are: loving, loyal, and just as deserving of a forever home as any other dog. Pitbull-type dogs score 85%+ on the American Temperament Test, higher than even Golden Retrievers, yet they remain some of the most misunderstood dogs in the world. 1 in 3 shelter dogs are labeled “pitbull.” In some cities, that number climbs above 60%. They’re not overlooked because of who they are, but because of the false stereotypes that continue to follow them. Every dog is an individual, with their own personality, history, and capacity for love, and they deserve the chance to be seen for who they really are. At Wags & Walks, we believe every dog deserves love, no matter their label, and our mission is to change the narrative. October is Pitbull Awareness Month. Help us rewrite their story and challenge the stereotypes that too often stand between these dogs and the lives they deserve. Adopt. Foster. Spread the word. Learn more at wagsandwalks.org 🤍
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10/2 - We’ve got a new best friend joining the pack! Welcome, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the official sponsor of Preds Pet Club! Preds Pet Club memberships for the 2026–27 season are officially ON SALE! Join the pack and support the Preds Foundation and Wags & Walks Nashville. 🐾💛 🔗 Join today through the link in our bio!
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