Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days

Yolo It's that time of year again... Yes, coming up June 1-2 are Maddie's Pet Adoption Days, in which the foundation created in memory of the Duffields' beloved miniature schnauzer Maddie sets out to find homes for dogs and cats in local shelters and rescues by paying the adoption fees, allowing adopters to take home their new family members free of charge. Read more.

Golden State German Shepherd Rescue

On Saturday October 20, 2012, Golden State German Shepherd Rescue hosts its annual gala fundraiser at the Crowne Plaza in Concord. Besides the opportunity to wine, dine and socialize, there will also be lots of live and silent auction items—not to mention the K9 officers of the Concord and Pleasant Hill police departments showing their skills. Also on hand will be a few once-homeless German Shepherd Dogs who, thanks to this all-volunteer group, are now loving life with their forever families. One beneficiary of the gala who's hoping for a permanent home is young Britta. Photo: Britta - Golden State German Shepherd Rescue Read more.

Maddie’s Adoptathon 2012 Hotspots

With 65 participating groups in 80 locations (OK, some of them are cats...), there's a lot of territory to cover in Maddie's Adoptathon. Note that if you're looking for a German Shorthaired Pointer, a German Shepherd or a Yorkie, those rescues are participating—all groups' normal adoption requirements apply, so get your paperwork in order before you go. Photo: Chris was first in line at 4:30 a.m. last year to adopt Scotty at Tony La Russa's ARF—Maddie's Fund Read more.

Yo, Little Yosemite!

Golden retriever overlooks aerial view of Sunol Regional Wilderness.

Sunol Regional Wilderness. Photo by Kevin Noble.

Don’t have time to visit the real Yosemite Valley? Little Yosemite, a scenic gorge on Alameda Creek in Sunol Regional Wilderness, might not be so grand, but it’s a lot closer to home. Read more.

Maddie’s Matchmaker Adoptathon

After last year's hugely successful debut, in which almost 2,000 East Bay shelter dogs and cats found loving homes, Maddie's Adoptathon 2011 is happening June 4-5 at locations throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The goal is to double the joy this year. Read more.