Part of the national Best Friends organization, this Los Angeles shelter works to save homeless animals from high-kill shelters and advocates for making LA a no-kill city. They also offer pet adoption, fostering, and community veterinary care options.

Operating from multiple adoption centers known as "The Orphanage," including locations in Chino Hills and Costa Mesa, Priceless Pets rescues animals from overcrowded shelters and gives them a second chance. They also run a low-cost veterinary clinic, offering affordable care for the community.

3. Valley Animal Haven

Located in Lemoore, Valley Animal Haven is a Central Valley-based no-kill shelter that provides refuge to abandoned and surrendered pets. Their mission is to find loving homes for animals and they also offer educational and outreach programs to promote responsible pet ownership.

Based in Fresno, this no-kill shelter provides extensive care for both cats and dogs and also runs a low-cost spay/neuter clinic to reduce animal overpopulation. They offer educational resources, a membership-based dog park, and a focus on community support to address the high stray population in the San Joaquin Valley.

With several locations throughout Los Angeles, SPCA LA is one of the largest no-kill shelters in California, known for its advocacy work, rehabilitation programs, and extensive network of foster families.

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, this no-kill organization is known for its extensive animal adoption and humane education programs. They rescue animals from across the state and emphasize training, community education, and spay/neuter initiatives to reduce future shelter intakes