Local Shelters & Animal Resources.
A public directory of animal shelters, animal-control agencies and animal-protection nonprofits. Search by city or ZIP to find help near you.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
The first humane society in North America — national leader in animal-cruelty prevention. Public resource; not a Paws on Record partner.
Austin Animal Center
One of the largest no-kill municipal shelters in the U.S.
Best Friends Animal Society
National leader working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. Public resource; not a Paws on Record partner.
Best Friends Animal Society — New York City
Adoption-only lifesaving center; does not accept strays or surrenders.
Chicago Animal Care and Control
City-run open-admission shelter serving Chicago.
Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control — Downey Shelter
Serves unincorporated LA County + most of the SE cities.
Miami-Dade Animal Services
Countywide services for Miami-Dade including cruelty investigations.
PAWS Progressive Animal Welfare Society (Lynnwood)
Serves Snohomish County and northwest WA; wildlife center is separate.
Seattle Animal Shelter
Operated by the City of Seattle; also handles cruelty investigations citywide.
The Humane Society of the United States
Nation's largest animal-protection nonprofit — cruelty response, wildlife rescue, and policy work. Public resource; not a Paws on Record partner.
spcaLA — Long Beach P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village
spcaLA is an independent 501(c)(3), not affiliated with any national SPCA.
Shelter information is provided as a public resource. A listing does not indicate affiliation with or endorsement of Paws on Record unless specifically identified as a Paws on Record partner. If you spot incorrect information, please contact us and we'll update the record.