East Valley Animal Care and Control Center
Our Mission
Los Angeles Animal Services is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of animals and the people who love them. We strive to create a more humane Los Angeles by connecting animals in need with the compassionate families they deserve.
A Legacy of Care
Founded in 1863, our department has spent over 150 years working to improve animal welfare in our city. As one of the largest municipal shelter systems in the United States, we are honored to serve approximately 60,000 animals annually and act as a leader in progressive animal welfare initiatives.
How We Help
We operate six award-winning animal shelters throughout the city, where our dedicated team of animal care technicians and veterinary professionals provide expert care and enrichment. Beyond our facility walls, we are deeply committed to keeping families together through resources like our Pet Food Pantry and innovative programs like the Citywide Cat Program and our Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team (SMART).
Your Partner in Adoption
Life is better with a furry friend, and our goal is to help you find the perfect match for your family. When you adopt from us, your new companion comes home already vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. We believe that adoption is a joyful partnership, and our team is here to support you through every step of the process.
Join Our Community
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to browse our current list of adoptable dogs, cats, and rabbits online, or visit one of our six locations to see who is waiting to meet you. You can also make a meaningful difference by volunteering or attending one of our many upcoming community events.
Trust Assessment
GoldRated Nov 5, 2026
Municipal ShelterPhysical Facility
Online Review Highlights
- Compassionate volunteers
- Successful adoption outcomes
- Operational communication failures
Recent Videos
11/4 - Husky party in full swing! 🎉 Our East Valley Center pups are taking over the play yard! Visit today to meet your future party animal: Aldi #A2283969 Gwen #A2300833 James #A2300265 Ripley #A2130664 Sharol #A2287506 Blue A2294357 LACityPets Adopt Foster LosAngeles Spotlight
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11/4 - Update on the October 29, 2026 Sun Valley (Arleta) San Fernando Road Bridge clean-up. LA Animal Services provided resources to pet owners, processed one owner surrender, and retrieved one stray dog. The owner surrender and stray dog both found new homes. LA Animal Services appreciates the collaboration with @cd6losangeles, @lapdhq, @lacitysan, and the multiple agencies and organizations who participated in the clean-up, and a special thank you to @campclinics for providing the spay/neuter services for the dogs that came into our care from the site.
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10/30 - Meet Muñeca #A1909813, a gorgeous girl having a wonderful time in foster! 🐶 #FosterFriday According to her foster family, this sweet girl loves pets, cuddles, long walks, and playing fetch with just about any ball! She has a calm demeanor, walks nicely on a leash, and is friendly with people and other dogs. She’s also working on her weight with regular walks and proper meals while staying active and playful. Her funniest quirk? She lifts her paw when she pees! 😂 If interested in adopting Muñeca, email ani.foster@lacity.org #LACityPets #Adopt #Foster #LosAngeles
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10/29 - It's time to shine this week's S-P🐾wt-Light on these amazing dogs at our North Central Center, who are ready to meet you and be a part of your family: Riley #A2284082 (3-year-old spayed female who loves to play, takes treats gently, and enjoys playing with other dogs at the shelter) Spike Lee #A2287548 (1-year-old neutered male who walks nicely on a leash, loves playing with toys, and has done well in playgroups with other dogs) Wally #A2278952 (1.5-year-old neutered male who is a little shy when you first meet him, but once he warms up, he enjoys playing and hanging out with staff and volunteers) Bobby #A2294281 (1-year-old male who is very wiggly, treat-motivated, knows his sit command, and is a playgroup rockstar at the shelter) #AdoptAShelterDogMonth #LACityPets #Adopt #Foster #Spotlight #LosAngeles
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10/27 - Gentle, petite Lily is ready for her forever home! The best companion you could ask for! 💗 At just 40 lbs, she doesn’t ask for much. Lower energy, crate trained, and great with other dogs (no info at this time on cats). Super friendly and darling all around. Let’s get this girl her forever home! Apply through the link in our bio if you’re interested in meeting her or hearing more about her. You’ll love her. 📍 Los Angeles #lily💙 #dclalily
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10/27 - Meet Chico #A2281241, our @abc7community #PetOfTheWeek! #AdoptAShelterDogMonth Chico is a 3-year-old neutered male weighing 60 lbs. Chico is a friendly fella who enjoys playing fetch with a ball, knows his sit command, loves to cuddle, is super affectionate, and has participated in the K9 Youth Alliance's Positive Youth Development Series, a program focused on the social-emotional growth of children and shelter dogs. Adopt or foster Chico from our North Central Center today! #LACityPets #Adopt #Foster #LosAngeles 📸: @k9youthalliance
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10/25 - Yesterday was such a special day! 🧡🐾🎃 Thank you to everyone who joined us at @westlasheltervolunteers for our Halloween trick-or-treat event in partnership with @laanimalservices ! From coffee and treats to meeting some amazing shelter dogs, we loved bringing our community together to show these pups some extra love! Missed the event? You can still get involved! ❤️ DM us to learn how you can volunteer, foster, or help spread the word about these incredible dogs. Even sharing their stories can make a life-saving difference for a shelter dog. A special shoutout to our greeter Romeo 🦈 #A2283919 who stole everyone’s hearts! 🥹 He’s still looking for his forever home, so let’s keep sharing his story! Thank you for showing up for shelter dogs 🐶
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10/24 - Update: Adopted Meet Taylor #A2292542 🤍 2 years old • 85 lbs Taylor is full of love, happiness, and the sweetest personality. She’s one of those dogs you connect with immediately, and I honestly felt something special with her from the moment I met her. She’s incredibly friendly, playful, social with other dogs, and knows commands like sit, shake, and down. You can tell she was once loved, which makes it so hard to understand why she’s still waiting for someone to love her again. Taylor would thrive with an active family who can keep up with her playful side, but don’t let that fool you because she absolutely loves cuddles too. Taylor has so much love to give, and I know her person is out there. 🥺 Please don’t let this sweet girl keep waiting. She deserves a family of her own. 🤍 She’s waiting at: 📍East Valley Animal Shelter 14405 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA 91405 #adoptdontshop #gsd #rescuedog #dog
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10/23 - Join us for a Kitten Foster Orientation workshop on Sunday, October 25th at our Harbor Center from 10AM-1PM. Please email delicia.hernandez@lacity.org to RSVP with the subject line "HARBOR Kitten Foster Orientation" and let us know you will attend. If you are interested in fostering kittens, complete the foster application and email your completed form to: ani.foster@lacity.org. Visit laanimalservices.com/kittenseason to learn more. #LACityPets #Foster #Kitten #BottleBaby #LosAngeles
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10/22 - While many dogs will spend Halloween curled up at home with their families, these dogs are still waiting at the shelter. 🎃💔 They’re dressed up for the occasion, but no costume can hide the fact that they need homes. They deserve cozy beds, family traditions, neighborhood walks, and a place where they belong. This Halloween, please remember the dogs still waiting. Let’s get these boos out of the shelter and into their forever homes! 👻🧡 They’re waiting at: 📍East Valley Animal Shelter 14405 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA 91405 In this video: Taylor A2292542 Bandit A2291880 Aldi A2283969 Stella Rose A2235173 Oakley A2286721 Dash A2291158 Zara A2298943 Sweety A2253294 #adoptdontshop #halloween #halloweencostume #dog #rescuedog
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