Los Angeles' oldest and finest animal welfare organization!

Dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals through Education, Law Enforcement, Intervention, and Advocacy.


The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) was founded in 1877 and is the first organization to promote animal welfare in Southern California.

There are three spcaLA pet adoption centers in Los Angeles. Visit spcaLA.com for more info about our programs and services.