I had always loved animals as a child, I felt a connection and an empathy for them. When I became a police officer in a high-crime, low income area of Los Angeles my heart would break at the sight of all the strays, injured and sick and frightened. I helped as many as I could and became a volunteer at the South Los Angeles shelter. Starfish Animal Rescue, a non-profit 501c3 organization, was created in 2007. The purpose of Starfish Rescue L.A. is to help abandoned dogs in kill shelters find permanent, responsible loving homes, partnering with other responsible rescues at times and supporting spay and neuter and education. Please contact us for adoption information.