Paws in Recovery

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Pet-Friendly Sober Living in Los Angeles: The Sober Living That Allows Pets 

Why Pets Matter in Recovery
Our pet-friendly sober living homes in Los Angeles were founded on the understanding that pets have the ability to play a meaningful role in recovery. 

For many people, especially earlier in recovery, their companion animals provide emotional support, reduce stress and anxiety, increase feelings of responsibility and purpose, and also may help establish healthy daily routines, all critical factors in supporting long-term sobriety.

Recognizing the lack of quality pet-friendly options in California, we created sober living homes where residents can keep their pets while focusing on their recovery journey. 

We welcome all service and ESA pets and when it comes to non-service and non-ESA, we try our best to accommodate every situation, in rare cases we find some mixes of pets among our different homes won't work with the other animals or residents. It's tricky but we do our best and have been able to accomplish some great feats together with our house manages and amazing residents over the past two years and we look forward to many more.

The pet accomodating approach seeks to allow residents to maintain the important bond with their companion animals during this critical transition period. 
Looking for a sober living home in Los Angeles that welcomes pets? Our pet-friendly sober environments combine the healing power of animal companionship with structured recovery support. Although we can't guarantee accommodation and/or placement in every scenario, we seek to offer all the comfort, stability, and emotional grounding that pets provide during early sobriety.

West Los Angeles

$2500/Month
  • Welcome to the most popular sober living program in West LA. Pictures available on request and more info available at +1- (310) 269-0878.
  • Scholarship pricing is available if room permits. We can not guarantee availability at any given time. Availability changes rapidly month to month. Pricing may vary by room size and/or number of inhabitants.

Women-Only Sober Living in Culver City

$3000/Month
  • Private & shared sober apartments available at this upscale sober living complex we offer. Photos available and more info available at +1- (310) 269-0878.
  • Scholarship pricing is available if room permits. We can not guarantee availability at any given time. Availability changes rapidly month to month. Pricing may vary by room size and/or number of inhabitants.

What is sober living, and how is it different from drug and alcohol rehab?

Sober living is a residential environment that provides structure and support for individuals transitioning from addiction treatment back to everyday life. Unlike rehab, which is typically an intensive treatment program, sober living homes provide a safe, drug-free space where residents can practice normal living routines free of drugs and alcohol, while maintaining greater independence. 

Important disclaimer, our sober living homes are not meant as a replacement or substitute to medical care and you should always consult with your doctor about medical and/or psychological needs.

Are meals provided in your sober living programs?

Yes meals are provided! Trips to the grocery store happen weekly also incase clients have special dietary needs or wants and prefer to ​prepare their own meals at times. ​Large stocked kitchen available 24 hours a day to clients.

Do you conduct random drug tests?

Yes, random drug testing is a standard part of our programs to ensure accountability and maintain a drug-free environment. Tests are typically conducted twice a week and/or at randomized intervals.

What is the cost of sober living?

The cost of sober living varies depending on room size, number of inhabitants and amenities offered. Our team can provide specific pricing details and discuss payment options. We pride ourselves in offering an upscale yet arguably affordable options in some of the premier neighborhoods of Los Angeles.

Why is West Los Angeles a great place for recovery?

West Los Angeles sober homes are synonymous with long term recovery over the past 2 decades especially.  It offers a unique vibrant recovery community, hundreds of AA and NA meetings weekly throughout the West side of Los Angeles, Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Marina Del Rey. Also offering a wealth of outdoor activities, many focused around the beaches and world famous coastline. Plus access to hundreds of trendy cafes and restaurants, make it an amazing hub for recovery focused individuals.

How do we support long-term sobriety after treatment?

Our programs focus on providing you with the recovery tools and skills you need for long-term sobriety. This includes relapse prevention strategies, ongoing drug and alcohol education, life skills training, peer accountability, house managers and support from a strong recovery community. We aim to help you build a lasting foundation for sober life in SoCal and beyond!

Can I bring my pet to sober living?

Our sober homes are known locally as being a great option for people with pets. You can see more about our Pet Policy in the Disclaimer page below and in Footer. 

Do you accept people with cats?

Yes! Adhering to our Pet Policy below and in footer, we adhere to California FHA laws and you can read more int the Pet Policy section located below and linked in Footer. 

Structured Sober Living Homes

Our sober house locations and/or sober apartments help you regain connection to other peers on the road to recovery and improve your odds of long term sobriety tremendously. We offer both Men-only sober living and Women-only sober living options. We have several locations, Playa Vista, Mid-City Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey sober living and West Los Angeles sober homes.

Mentoring

We emphasize One-On-One Mentoring as a Crucial Aspect of Recovery. Apart from that we assist with and encourage peer to peer mentorship. Many former house graduates regularly stop by and offer guidance and friendship. Often times new clients find sponsorship and/or rides to AA or NA meetings with former graduates. Connecting early on with other peers who are serious about recovery is a vital part of early sobriety.

Sober Companion Program

Access to sober companion programs in Los Angeles provides one-on-one support for individuals navigating the challenging transition into independent sober living.

  • Marina del Rey, CA, USA

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Experience a New Beginning
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Pet Policy Disclaimer
We welcome Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and service animals as required by federal and California fair housing laws. To qualify, residents must provide a valid ESA letter from a licensed California mental health professional. 

We reserve the right to verify the legitimacy of all assistance animal requests in accordance with AB 468. 

For pets not qualifying as ESAs and/or for non-service animals, approval is at our sole discretion, and standard breed, size, and number restrictions may apply.