Are you located in the southern California region and looking for pet adoptions southern California? I have a list of several organizations that can make pet adoptions southern California a reality for you. Pet Orphans of Southern California (POSC) at www.petorphansfund.org is a non-profit pet rescue and adoption facility in Van Nuys, CA that was founded in 1973. They have a shelter that serves the community by rescuing and rehabilitating homeless dogs and cats. They provide these animals with expert care and then through a careful matching process adopt them out to loving families. You can view the animals they have available for pet adoptions southern California at their website.

Another place to find pet adoptions southern California is at Pet Guardian Angels of America (PGAA) at www.pgaa.com. At their California adoption page they list approximately 60 organizations that deal with pet adoptions southern California. PGAA is a national organization devoted to pet rescue and pet adoption and they have amassed a huge database of 1000’s or organizations all across the US, listed state by state that deal with every type of pet imaginable.

The “monster” organization that deals with pet adoptions southern California is Petfinder at www.petfinder.com. Petfinder acts as a liaison between pet adopt rescues and shelters and those interested in adopting a pet. They currently “represent” over 10,000 non-profit pet adoption organizations and have a list of over a quarter of a million pets that you can view on their website. This site is a true wonder in its ability to locate pet adoptions southern California right down to your very own neighborhood. Simply type in the pet you are looking for, its breed, preferred age, preferred size, preferred gender, your area code then click enter and Voilà you have a large list with pictures of the pets available for adoption. You can drill down and learn more about the specific pet and the organization that is currently housing it. All the contact information is listed so you can get on the phone immediately if you see a pet you just have to meet.

1-800-Save-A-Pet at 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com is similar to Petfinder except that they only “represent” dogs and cat rescues and shelters. 1-800-Save-A-Pet is another great place to find pet adoptions southern California if you are interested in a cat/kitten or dog/puppy adoption. Similarly, they have a powerful search facility that lets you locate a pet within 30 miles of your home. 1-800-Save-A-Pet works with humane societies, SPCA’s and rescue organizations to give pets a second chance before they are euthanized.

This article has given you four good resources to locate organizations dealing with pet adoptions southern California. Adopting a pet is always preferred to purchasing one through a pet store. First you are giving a second chance at life to a pet that might otherwise end up euthanized and second you discourage the continuation of puppy mill breeders who often sell their pets to the pet store market. Getting involved in pet adoptions southern California is by far the humane choice to acquire a pet.