Animal Match Rescue Team

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is dedicated to facilitating adoption of shelter and rescue pets in the Southern California area. We believe there are a lot of pets euthanized in shelters while there are potential pet owners looking to adopt and cannot find them. The goal of the creators of this web site is to assist potential pet owners in finding a shelter or rescued pet.»
Seven years ago, my parents finally decided to get a puppy. I was in SF and planning to come home for the turkey day holiday, so before i arrived to LA, I had checked out the AMRT website. Lo and behold! A list and photos and description of many many adoptable in-​need dogs and cats, all at the click of a mouse. (groan, punny)
Anyway! Though this organization is not as active in fostering animals and rescuing them directly (for that, see rocketdogrescue and other breed specific rescue groups) — this organization provides an amazing database for ANYONE looking to adopt.
They have volunteers who regularly go to the city shelters in LA and take pictures of the animals who are in need of homes. My mom’s dog, Hope, came from the Carson city shelter. We first met him on a rainy day after Thanksgiving at the shelter. My mom fell in love, and he has been with our family since.

and yes, they accept (and need) donations.