HEART’s commitment to advocate for housing rights doesn’t stop at keeping people and their pets housed together. We see housing as an inherent human right, and access to food is another inherent human right (amongst other forms of well-being). Please share this post with your family, friends and neighbors. We call on animal well-being organizations to share this with your community members, and we call on human services agencies to locate nearby pet food pantries to offer to

Learn how HEART supported families and their pets across Los Angeles this year—from wildfire response and community events to new presentations, partnerships, and funding that strengthen our mission. Explore our latest updates and see how you can help keep people and their pets safely housed this Giving Season.

HEART is thrilled to announce that Athletes for Animals is supporting our work with a generous donation of $1,000! Since 2013, Athletes...

When disaster hits or landlords threaten eviction, pet families face an impossible choice: find new housing or lose their beloved...

HEART was awarded a Maddie’s® 30th Anniversary Hero Award, part of Maddie's Fund's continued celebration of three decades of advancing the well-being of companion animals and the people who care for them.

HEART is pleased to announce that the California Community Foundation continues to support people and pets with a generous general...

From transactional to trauma-informed, we'll be reshaping the way you think about pet intake and intake diversion in this workshop...

NEWS RELEASE  For Immediate Release  In January 2025, Los Angeles County faced a catastrophic convergence of wildfires and severe windstorms, leading to widespread devastation and loss. The crisis began on January 7, 2025, when the Palisades Fire ignited in the Pacific Palisades area. Fueled by powerful Santa Ana wind, the fire rapidly spread prompting mass evacuations. Simultaneously, the Eaton Fire erupted near Altadena, further straining emergency response efforts. Tragica