The NKLA Pet Adoption Center is now open by appointment from 10 AM-4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 

RESOURCES

To help the animals of NKLA/Best Friends in L.A. and/or your local rescue or shelter, visit the following resource pages:

NKLA/Best Friends L.A. COVID-19 Program Updates

Foster for NKLA/Best Friends L.A.

Support Los Angeles Shelters and Rescue Groups Amidst COVID-19

NKLA PET ADOPTION CENTER

The state-of-the-art pet adoption center for NKLA Coalition partners features:

• More than 100 kittens, puppies, cats and dogs excited to meet you
• Pets who are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, spayed or neutered, and ready to go home today
• Gift certificates to go towards a pet adoption
• NKLA Boutique in the center for all your pet's necessities, including customized pet ID tags for just $5, and exclusive NKLA merchandise

Note: The NKLA Pet Adoption Center does not accept pets from the public. If you have a pet you need to relinquish, please visit your local LA Animal Services shelter. 

ADOPTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• All adopters must be 18 years of age or older and must present valid/current government-issued identification at the time of adoption.

• Prior to adopting a dog or cat from the NKLA Pet Adoption Center, adopters will need the knowledge and consent of their landlord.

• Most importantly, all adopters must be willing and able to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for their new pet.

• Note: For long distance adoptions, adopter must visit the pet in person at our center and coordinate pet's transportation at their own cost. 

ADOPTION FEES

• Each of our NKLA Coalition partners set their own adoption fees. Regular adoption fees range from:
  • Cats & Kittens: $25 to $125 
  • Dogs (over 6 months): $100 to $250
  • Puppies (6 months and under): $350
  • Select pets five years and older are $5 to adopt all year long if you are 55 years or older (ask us about our 5 for 55 program)!
  • Additional Fees: There is also a $20 pet license for dogs that applies to adopters living in the city of Los Angeles.

ADOPTION PROMOTIONS

May 29-30: $5 Pet Adoptions.* Applies to select pets from participating partners

UPCOMING EVENTS