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We Need Your Support to Continue Rescuing Animals
Please take notice: We’re currently at capacity and unable to accept new rescues. You can go to any LA County Animal Shelter to turn in a found animal. See our list of no-kill animal shelters from our Pet Adoption Guide: Los Angeles, CA.
Local Los Angeles Animal Rescue Center: USAKARA
We provide our animals with a loving home—not just a shelter. In addition, for every rescue we provide essential vet care, vaccines, food, and grooming. USAKARA is a Los Angeles based 501(c)(3) non-profit, and we’ve been proudly rescuing animals since 1994.
![Chocolate brown puppy with adorable golden eyes. Rescued in Los Angeles, this adorable puppy is laying in the green grass looking up at you with cute puppy-dog eyes.](https://usakara.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/donate-to-help-local-los-angeles-puppy-rescues-usakara_v3_277187215.jpg)
Your Donations Help Pets in Need of a Loving Home
Donate and be a part of making a difference. Every dollar goes towards caring for our animals.
![USAKARA's Founder: Caesar Muñoz holding one of our rescued dogs named buddy woods. He's a small white and golden brown dog.](https://usakara.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/usakara-founder-caesar-munoz-holding-rescue-dog-buddy-woods_v4dsc_0152-687x1024.jpg)
About Our Story
Meet our founder, our loving team, and learn more about our mission and vision.
![Kitten rescues: Apollo, and Mikie, playing with their favorite fluffy toy. Both kittens are standing upright on their hind legs pawing at the toy in a game of kitten tug-of-war.](https://usakara.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/apollo-mikie-kittens-playing-with-toy-usakara-los-angeles-cat-rescue_v1_IMG_2694.jpg)
Meet the Animals
Take a moment to meet the animals your donations support, and meet the dogs that started it all: Usagi and Takara.
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Animal Education
Learn about how we rescue and care for our animals so you can properly care for your animals too.
![Fluffy husky puppy with beautiful blue eyes and a big smile with his cute pink tongue hanging out of his mouth, he's smiling right at you.](https://usakara.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/contact-usakara-los-angeles-animal-rescue-center_v2_150032387.jpg)
Contact Us
Have questions about anything you see on our website? Contact us! We love helping everyone unite to save animals.