Best Friends Animal Society has announced that 472 pets found new homes at the NKLA Adoption Weekend on May 3 and 4 at the La Brea Tar Pits.

(photo courtesy of Best Friends Animal Society)

The event, which is part of Best Friends Animal Society’s No-Kill Los Angeles (NKLA) initiative, is one of several “Super Adoptions” held nationally throughout the year.

“Everyone at Los Angeles Animal Services is thrilled that we were able to find homes for so many amazing shelter pets,” Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS) general manager Brenda Barnette said. “Events like NKLA Adoption Weekend are great for letting the community see what fantastic companion animals can be found in local shelters.”

Pets at the NKLA Adoption Weekend came from local shelters and rescues, including LAAS and Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Mission Hills, as well as NKLA coalition partners such as Border Collies in Need, Boston Buddies, Inc., German Shepherd Rescue Los Angeles, Wags N Walks, Labs and Friends.org, Angel City Pit Bulls, Kitten Rescue and A Cat’s Tale.

Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization focused exclusively on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. Best Friends is working collaboratively in Los Angeles with animal rescue groups, city shelters and individuals who are dedicated to the mission of making Los Angeles a no-kill city.

For more information, visit www.nkla.org or www.bestfriends.org.