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44 total pets, including 23 Puppy Palooza pups, adopted at spcaLA this weekend March 28, 2026 | ABC7
Puppy Bowl star player finds forever home with Anaheim family February 9, 2026 | KTLA5
Puppy Bowl lineup: Everything to know about Team Fluff vs. Team Ruff in 2026 February 8, 2026 | USA Today
Puppy Bowl with SPCA-LA shines a light on rescue and adoptable pets February 6, 2026 | CBS News
Get Your First Peek at Puppy Bowl 2026, Including a New Game for Senior Dogs January 8, 2026 | People
Gardena officer rescues puppy from compacting trash can, then adopts him January 2, 2026 | KTLA5
Puppy abandoned in self-compacting trash can in Gardena rescued, adopted by police officer January 1, 2026 | ABC7
California Dog Abandoned in Compactor Trash Can Finds Home on Christmas Eve with a Familiar Friend January 1, 2026 | People

Past News

California legislative ban on cat declawing, crackdown on puppy mills set to take effect in 2026 December 9, 2025 | ABC7
spcaLA seeks donations amid pet food supplies shortage December 8, 2025 | KNBC4
spcaLA pleads with public for pet food donations amid shelter surge December 8, 2025 | KNX News 97.1 FM
2 one-eyed kittens are looking for a home November 25, 2025 | KNX News 97.1 FM
Here’s how to protect your pets during Halloween October 31, 2025 | KTLA5
Chewy Halloween Adoption Special October 30, 2025 | FOX11
Halloween Pets October 24, 2025 | FOX11
Shih Tzu Reunited With Guardian After Alleged Ransom & Burglary In Wisconsin October 14, 2025 | World Animal News
Adoption Fees Are Waived This Weekend at spcaLA for the Mars Global Adoption Event October 4, 2025 | LA Times
Donations needed for spcaLA dogs and cats September 24, 2025 | FOX11
West Hollywood to become first in L.A. County to ban pet sales September 18, 2025 | LA Times
All 26 Puppy Palooza pups have found new homes August 25, 2025 | ABC7
Celebrate National Dog Day with our biannual Puppy Palooza pet adoption event August 18, 2025 | ABC7
Foster homes urgently needed for shelter pets recovering from surgery August 11, 2025 | KTLA5
Adoption fees discounted at L.A.-area shelters for California Adopt-a-Pet Day June 3, 2025 | KTLA5
Puppy Palooza!! 🐶🐾 Adopt these dogs today at spcaLA in Long Beach! March 22, 2025 | ABC7
Pet of the Week Nova February 27, 2025 | ABC7
Xoloitzcuintle está disponible para ser adoptado de refugio de animales en Los Ángeles February 26, 2025 | ABC7
Ducky the Parrot reunited with owner amid Eaton fire evacuation January 17, 2025 | Los Angeles Daily News
Rescuing strangers, cooking for firefighters: LA residents find ‘hope among the ashes’ January 12, 2025 | The Guardian
California animal rescue groups open their doors to pets, some with burns, whose owners could not evacuate with them January 10, 2025 | NBC News
For a Good Cause: Here’s where you can volunteer this new year to serve the Long Beach community January 2, 2025 | Long Beach Press Telegram

How Betty White shaped animal advocacy in Los Angeles December 31, 2021 | ABC7
Betty White: Photos December 31, 2021 | Washington Post
Getting a Guinea Pig for Christmas? Don’t Shop — Adopt December 31, 2021 | NBC4
LA veterinarians feel under-resourced, unappreciated December 5, 2021 | KCRW
Big holiday gatherings could increase spread of dog flu amid reported outbreak, experts say November 26, 2021 | ABC7
Inside SoCal: Students making a difference for the animals at spcaLA! November 7, 2021 | CBS2
West Valley Animal Shelter Dogs In Quarantine After Outbreak Of Canine Influenza Ocotber 19, 2021 | CBS2
Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic Set at Gardena City Hall Ocotber 9, 2021 | KFI AM 640
22 Things to do woth your dog in LA September 17, 2021 | LA Times
spcaLA Disaster Animal Response Team at the Caldor Fire September 8, 2021 | KTLA5
Dog owners put on alert as LA County sees its largest outbreak of canine influenza August 17, 2021 | ABC7
The Difference Between the Local spcaLA and the New York City ASPCA August 5, 2021 | KTLA5
This trendy pet laid a rotten egg July 30, 2021 | Alta
‘Empty The Shelters’ Event to Offer Discount Dog, Cat Adoptions July 7, 2021 | NBC4
Los Angeles County Wants You To Stop Feeding The Feral Peacocks June 21, 2021 | NPR
CDC announces temporary dog travel ban from 100 countries due to rabies risk June 15, 2021 | KTLA5
LA teenager raises $6,000 in donations to address declining pet health June 5, 2021 | Spectrum News 1
Pandemic puppies turn into problem pooches for many inexperienced owners May 24, 2021 | Washington Post
French Bulldog Taken at Gunpoint After Suspect Responded to Social Media Ad May 15, 2021 | Newsweek
What’s the impact of the Designer Dog? April 29, 2021 | Top of Mind with Julie Rose
The very cute, totally disturbing tale of the American “it” dog April 20, 2021 | Vox
Lawndale man faces animal abuse charges after badly injured cat is found in dumpster March 26, 2021 | Daily Breeze
Lawndale Man Arrested After Kitten Found With Broken Legs in Trash Bin March 25, 2021 | NBC4
Dog that waited 667 days to be adopted finally finds a new home March 24, 2021 | ABC News
Dog that waited 667 days to be adopted finally finds a new home March 24, 2021 | GOOD MORNING AMERICA
NEW LEASH ON LIFE – Melvin the dog finally found his forever home March 22, 2021 | ABC World News Now
Pit bull finds fur-ever home after spending 667 days in LA shelter March 20, 2021 | New York Post
Melvin the Dog Adopted After 667 Days at California Shelter by Family with ‘Room in Their Hearts’ March 19,2021 | People
Shelter dog finds forever home after 667 days at spcaLA March 17, 2021 | ABC7
California man must pay more than $200,000 in fines for selling sick puppies February 20, 2021 | New York Daily News
Man who sold sick puppies must pay more than $200,000 in restitution February 20, 2021 | LA Times
French Bulldogs Stolen In Lady Gaga Robbery Go For Big Bucks February 5, 2021 | CBS2

Best of 2020 – Pet Adoption December 31, 2020 | Los Angeles Magazine
Pet of the Year December 9, 2020 | TIME
Animal Cruelty and Designer Dogs October 28, 2020 | Dr. Phil
Meet the New Puppy Who ‘Stole’ Jennifer Aniston’s Heart October 12, 2020 | Newsweek
Keep Your Pet Alive October 7, 2020 | My Safe LA Podcast
Don’t Forget Fido. Pets Can Overheat, and Need Help Cooling Down September 4, 2020 | NBC4
Dog parks remain popular — COVID or not September 1, 2020 | KCRW
Dog adoptions and sales soar during the pandemic August 12, 2020 | Washington Post
Pet owners asked to take precautions during hot weather August 12, 2020 | FOX11
Pet Adoption Fees Reduced Through Sunday At spcaLA, LA City Shelters July 10, 2020 | CBS2
Reduced Pet Adoption Fees Set for Three Days at spcaLA Shelters July 9, 2020 | CBS2
July 4 Pet Safety Tips July 4, 2020 | KNX 1070 AM
Fireworks – Can We Not July 3, 2020 | Santa Monica Daily Press
A plane packed with hundreds of dogs landed in Canada. On board were 38 dead puppies June 24, 2020 | Washington Post
Woof & WiFi June 17, 2020 | Today In LA NBC4
Puppy Scammers Bite Hard on Potential Pet Owners During Pandemic May 28, 2020 | Spectrum News 1
spcaLA Shares Guidelines To Keep Pets Safe After Pug In North Carolina Tests Positive For COVID-19 April 29, 2020 | CBS2
Adopting Pets—a Pandemic Trend Helping Raise Spirits April 20, 2020 | Epoch Times
What to Know If You Want to Adopt a Pet During the COVID-19 Pandemic April 15, 2020 | Spectrum News 1
Want to adopt or foster a pet during the coronavirus crisis? Here’s a list of resources April 2, 2020 | Los Angeles Times
Local animal rescues encourage homebound Californians to foster or adopt March 30, 2020 | ABC7
spcaLA pet adoption centers in Hawthorne and Long Beach accepting donation drop-offs March 30, 2020 | KTLA5
COVID-19 and Pets March 18, 2020 | Univision CH 34
A safety net for struggling pet owners March 11, 2020 | AVMA Magazine
Kids and Pets February 25, 2020 | Kibbles and Bits
An American Conversation Podcast January 19, 2020 | NBC4
What a Dog Wants January 16, 2020 | Reader’s Digest
Officials search for driver accused of fatally striking peacock in Rolling Hills Estates January 8, 2020 | Daily Breeze
Humane Officers Investigating Peacock Death in Rolling Hills Estates January 5, 2020 | NBC4
My Dog’s Journey to CBD January 4, 2020 | Head Magazine

spcaLA Day in LA 2018 November 28, 2018 | LA City Council Meeting
Woolsey Fire: L.A. Shelters Receiving “Unprecedented Number of Animals” November 13, 2018 | The Hollywood Reporter
spcaLA’s Disaster Response Team deploys to the Woolsey Fire November 12, 2018 | OC Breeze
Woolsey Fire Mobilizes Animal Rescue Community November 11, 2018 | NBC4
SICK PUPPY PEDDLER:FOX 11 confronts sick puppy peddler for 4th time; law enforcement investigating November 5, 2018 | FOX11
The Problems with Designer Dogs October 30, 2018 | Your Family Dog Podcast
Madeline Bernstein Interview with Paul Ross on Talk Radio London October 1, 2018 | Talk Radio London
Why You Shouldn’t Buy A Designer Dog October 12, 2018 | Dr. Phil
spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein’s New Book: ‘Designer Dogs, an Exposé’ October 12, 2018 | KTLA5
Madeline Bernstein Interview with Paul Ross on Talk Radio London October 1, 2018 | Talk Radio London
CatX: spcaLA Discount Cat and Kitten Adoption September 29, 2018 | KTLA5
‘Frankenstein’ pups create a monster September 27, 2018 | The Times
Breeding ‘Frankenstein’ designer dogs is ‘worldwide epidemic’ says expert as breeders strive to produce ‘weirder and weirder’ pets with little regard for their health September 27, 2018 | Daily Mail
Elmer, a kitten found in glue trap, up for adoption at spcaLA shelter in Hawthorne September 23, 2018 | ABC7
Those cute labradoodles mask a dark, disturbing truth September 22, 2018 | NY Post
On Direct: Madeline Bernstein September 2018 | Los Angeles Lawyer
Scoop Up A Kitten/Cat Discount Options with spcaLA July 31, 2018 | KTLA5
Young Animal Lovers Learn Skills at Long Beach’s PD Pitchford Animal Village July 29, 2018 | The Grunion
spcaLA Free Pet Adoptions for the Military May 24, 2018 | KTLA5
Pet Owners Say Dog Rescue Scammed Them with Fake Records, Documents May 11, 2018 | NBC4
Kitten abandoned in shelter mailbox looks for new home May 10, 2018 | AJC
spcaLA Summer Camp 2018 April 24, 2018 | KTLA5
15 Signs Your Dog Is Secretly Mad at You April 13, 2018 | Reader’s Digest
More than 1,000 game fowl used for cockfighting seized during animal cruelty investigation, authorities say April 11, 2018 | The San Diego Union-Tribune
More than 1,000 birds seized in Antelopte Valley cockfighting raid April 11, 2018 | The Sun
More Than 1,000 Suspected Fighting Fowl Seized in Lancaster April 11, 2018 | NBC
More than 1,000 game fowl used for cockfighting seized during animal cruelty investigation, authorities say April 11, 2018 | LA Times
Dog Photographer, Seth Casteel Talks About ‘Finding Fido’ Series March 15, 2018 | KTLA5
19 Things Your Dog Actually Wants From You January 31, 2018 | Reader’s Digest

spcaLA Holiday Activities November 21, 2017 | KTLA5
A Pinch of Salt: No Energy Crisis Here November 4, 2017 | The Grunion
WomenShelter of Long Beach, spcaLA Help Domestic Violence Survivors October 26, 2017 | The Grunion
spcaLA Halloween and Low Cost Pet Vaccinations October 20, 2017 | KTLA5
YouTuber star living in cage to raise money for Socal Animal Shelters August 31, 2017 | ABC7
Madeline Bernstein Interview with Chris DeSimone of Wake Up Tucson and Barbara Crummit of Feline INK Sanctuary August 29, 2017 | 1030 KVOI
YouTuber Aims to Sleep in Long Beach Kennel Until Reaching $100K for spcaLA August 29, 2017 | Long Beach Post
Garden State of Mind: Rescued from heat, puppies raise specter of smuggling August 23, 2017 | NorthJersey.com
spcaLA Friend for Life “Something for Summer” July 13, 2017 | KTLA5
Westchester man charged with abusing puppy June 26, 2017 | Daily Breeze News
How to Keep Your Pets Cool in the Summer with spcaLA June 21, 2017 | KTLA 5
7,000 birds seized in largest cockfighting bust in U.S. history, L.A. County authorities say May 16, 2017 | LA Times
Tips for Traveling With Pets May 9, 2017 | KTLA 5
Many Nonprofit Pet-Rescue Groups Aren’t Charities After All April 28, 2017 | CBS Los Angeles
Dodger comes home – microchip reunited pup with family after a year March 31, 2017 | Daily Breeze News
How to Read Your Cat’s 7 Different Moods March 11, 2017 | Paw Culture
South Whittier students learn social and leadership skills during dog training program March 10, 2017 | Whittier Daily News
Long Beach WomenShelter Partners with spcaLA To Help Domestic Violence Survivors February 18, 2017 | Gazettes
There’s Actually A Show Where You Can Adopt All the Animals You See February 3, 2017 | Complex
710 Freeway Chase Dog Finds ‘Forever Home’ After Year in Shelter January 30, 2017 | NBC4
New Pet Rescue Show Pairs Homeless Dogs with the Perfect Owners January 18, 2017 | Popsugar
10 Photos of Shelter Pups Bravely Conquering Their First Swim Lesson January 18, 2017 | People Pets
Shelter Dogs Get Swimming Lessons In Adorably Fetching Photos January 17, 2017 | The Huffington Post

Video of Man Allegedly Beating Puppy with Mop Handle in South LA Leads to Arrest, Felony Charges December 9, 2016 | ABC7
Facebook Video of Dog Abuse Leads to Abuse December 9, 2016 | NBC Los Angeles
Cat, Kittens Up For Adoption After Being Abandoned, Left Outside In A Carrier In LA Heat November 12, 2016 | ABC7
Cats abandoned in 104-degree heat available for adoption in Hawthorne November 11, 2016 | Daily Breeze
Halloween is a terror for pets: How to keep yours safe October 31, 2016 | 89.3 KPCC
Caught On Video: Burglar Breaks Into Animal Welfare Office October 7, 2016 | CBS Los Angeles
SPCA Burglar Sought After LA Break-In October 7, 2016 | NBC Los Angeles
P.D. Pitchford Animal Village, Education Center Celebrates 15 Years October 4, 2016 | Gazettes
Unusual Kittens Are Crazy Cute and Need a Home September 22, 2016 | Yahoo
Six-toed kittens with unique curled ears surprise Hawthorne spcaLA September 16, 2016 | Daily Breeze
Long Beach veterinarian has license revoked after needless surgeries on cat August 31, 2016 | Press-Telegram
Expo Line tour: Volunteer opportunities at Expo/La Brea July 22, 2016 | Santa Monica Daily Press
T52 invita a adoptar una mascota y desocupar albergues July 20, 2016 | Telemundo Los Angeles
Old Dogs Learn New Tricks at spcaLA Friends for Life Camp in Long Beach July 17, 2016 | Grunion Gazette
Cats’ Star Turn: Deep Inside the Weird World of Catcon July 16, 2016 | Newsweek
This Year’s CatCon Wasn’t Just About Internet-Famous Cats June 27, 2016 | LA Weekly
Finding a Friend for Life June 22, 2016 | The Edge
Saturday “Gayle on the Go!”, Saturday, May 28th, 2016 May 28, 2016 | KTLA 5
Should we stop breeding French Bulldogs? April 18, 2016 | 89.3 KPCC
Saturday “Gayle on the Go!”, Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 April 2, 2016 | KTLA 5
Dog Brutally Beaten to Death on Los Angeles Sidewalk; Suspect Sought May 24, 2016 | ABC7
How obedience training for shelter dogs helps Compton teens cope with trauma March 23, 2016 | 89.3 KPCC
Warm Weather Flea Control March 10, 2016 | KTLA 5
Saturday “Gayle on the Go!”, Saturday, February 27th, 2016 February 27, 2016 | KTLA 5
February is National Pet Dental Health Month February 25, 2016 | KTLA 5
Warning About Pet Adoptions February 25, 2016 | NBC Los Angeles
Climate Change And Pets: More Fleas, More Heartworm February 3, 2016 | CBS Sacramento
Official Skechers L.A. Marathon Charities- spcaLA & LA Big 5K February 2, 2016 | KTLA 5
Long Beach animal shelter hits record low for euthanasia, impounds January 29, 2016 | Long Beach Press Telegram
Catching Up With Puppy Bowl All-Stars! January 13, 2016 | People Magazine

Facial Recognition Technology Helps Lost Dogs Reunite With Their Owners November 12, 2015 | CBS Los Angeles
#UberKITTENS delivery! You can Uber yourself cats today October 29, 2015 | 89.3 KPCC
Kittens Are Uber’s No. 1 Customers on Cat Day October 29, 2015 | ABC News
Pet Adoption 101: What to Do Before, During and After a Shelter Visit July 16, 2015 | NBC
Tough tabby! Hero cat saves boy, is honored with ‘Hero Dog’ award June 22, 2015 | The Today Show
Cat That Gained Viral Fame After Saving Young Boy Wins Hero Dog Award
Bakersfield Cat Who Saved Owner In Viral Video Awarded Hero Dog Honor June 19, 2015 | CBS Los Angeles
Cat Wins ‘Hero Dog’ Award June 19, 2015 | NPR
Cat wins shelter’s Hero Dog award for saving kid from canine June 19, 2015 | AP Los Angeles
Tara the Cat, Who Saved Boy From Canine, Receives “Hero Dog” Award June 19, 2015 | NBC Los Angeles
Tara The Hero Cat Awarded ‘National Hero Dog’ June 19, 2015 | LAist
THEY GAVE HERO CAT THE ‘HERO DOG’ AWARD FOR BEING SUCH A GOOD CAT June 19, 2015 | SB Nation
Convicted Animal Cruelty Offender Accused of Violating Probation in LA April 2, 2015 | CBS Los Angeles
Woman Devastated After Dog Adoption Denied Due to Neighborhood February 24, 2015 | NBC4 Los Angeles
2 more peafowl killed in Southern California community February 5, 2015 | The Associated Press
Peafowl killings resume on Palos Verdes Peninsula after seven-month hiatus February 5, 2015 | The Daily Breeze
Hawthorne Police Taught How To Deal With Dogs January 21, 2015 | ABC 7 News
New spcaLA class trains police officers in animal behavior in wake of 2013 Hawthorne dog shooting January 21, 2015 | The Daily Breeze
Cyberspace isn’t safe for mice: Cats pounce on chance to paw tablet screens to catch critters January 9, 2015 | The Chicago Tribune
Cat Killer Gets 2-Year Prison Sentence for Deadly Kicking January 7, 2015 | The New York Times
Long Beach man who killed his cat gets 2 years January 7, 2015 | The LA Times
Long Beach man gets 2 years for killing cats, then seeking SPCA refund January 7, 2015 | LB Press Telegram

spcaLA Pet Food Reserves Running Dangerously Low December 30, 2014 | ABC 7 News
spcaLA Gets Help From ABC7 Viewers With Pet Food Shortage December 29, 2014 | ABC 7 News
Volunteer for spcaLA Kathy Haas has fostered more than 400 cats December 28, 2014 | Daily Breeze
Pet Food Shortage at spcaLA Shelters December 28, 2014 | KABC
Pet Food Reserves at spcaLA Dangerously Low December 22, 2014 | NBC Los Angeles
Holiday Season Brings Pet Adoptions and Overcrowding At Animal Shelters December 19, 2014 | Gazettes
Long Beach man pleads guilty in cat-killing case December 11, 2014 | Press-Telegram
Wildlife part of the territory of L.A. life October 4, 2014 | L.A. Times
FBI Turns Animal Cruelty Into Top-Tier Felony October 1, 2014 | ABC News
Shelter Volunteers Take on Play Time, Poop Detail September 24, 2014 | ABC News
Dogs on a plane: Air Chihuahua flies 500th pup across America for adoption September 17, 2014 | The Guardian
Air Chihuahua Flies 500th Passenger To Houston September 16, 2014 | CBSLA.com
“Air Chihuahua” Flies Surplus of Dogs Out of LAX September 16, 2014 | NBC Los Angeles
‘Air Chihuahua’ Celebrates 500th Passenger September 16, 2014 | ABC7 Chicago
Los Angeles Is A Major Exporter Of Chihuahuas September 16, 2014 | LAist
Feeling a furry void after National Dog Day? Thousands of pets adoptable at local shelters August 27, 2014 | Los Angeles Register
Hawthorne strays, lost pets will now be housed within city limits August 16, 2014 | Daily Breeze
Manhunt underway for drive-by peacock killer August 13, 2014 | USA Today
A Peacock Murder Mystery: (Pea)Fowl Play In California July 15, 2014 | www.npr.org
Dozens of peacock killings in Rolling Hills Estates investigated June 21, 2014 | Los Angeles Times
Killing of 50 peacocks in Rolling Hills Estates spurs investigation June 19, 2014 | Los Angeles Times
Hunt For Peafowl ‘Killer’ Underway In Rolling Hills Estates June 18, 2014 | CBS2
Animal welfare group wants to stop peacock killings in L.A. June 17, 2014 | Associated Press
Nearly 50 Peacocks Slain in Rolling Hills Estates June 17, 2014 | NBC4
Who is killing the peacocks of Rolling Hills Estates? June 13, 2014 | KPCC
Column: Respect our military’s sacrifices May 29, 2014 | Orange County Register
Dog Bite Prevention May 15, 2014 | FOX 11
Investigators stumped by peafowl killings in Rolling Hills Estates May 13, 2014 | Daily Breeze
About 40 peafowl killed in Rolling Hills Estates May 9, 2014 | Pasadena Star-News
Animal Welfare Group Seeks Killers Of LA-Area Peafowl May 9, 2014 | CBS 2
Rolling Hills Estates peafowl deaths investigated May 9, 2014 | ABC7
An imperfect pet owner does not equal an unfit one March 8, 2014 | Los Angeles Times
Puddles, rescued from RV fire, finds a new family February 20, 2014 | Orange County Register
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Zoos should exhibit compassion, conservation February 17, 2014 | Washington Times