Mission: spcaLA, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Los Angeles, is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals through Education, Law Enforcement, Intervention and Advocacy. spcaLA is an independent animal welfare organization serving Southern California since 1877. Donations run programs and services including cruelty investigations, Disaster Animal Response Team (DART), humane education and a variety of shelter services. spcaLA believes that animals, as living creatures, have value beyond economic measurement, and are entitled to legal, moral and ethical consideration and protection. (Less)

spcaLA is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1934, and donations are tax-deductible.