Big Bear Lake, just 100 miles from Los Angeles, is a top dog-friendly getaway in the San Bernardino National Forest. Paddle the seven-mile lake, hike over 100 miles of trails, then unwind at a pet-welcoming cabin or lakeside restaurant.
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Butte County blends college-town culture with outstanding outdoor recreation. Base yourself in Chico for brewery patios and Bidwell Park, hike lava-formed landscapes at North Table Mountain, or head to Lake Oroville for houseboating and camping with your pup.
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When the Camp Fire destroyed over 14,000 homes, the all-volunteer North Valley Animal Disaster Group in Chico deployed rescue teams and set up emergency shelters for thousands of displaced animals. They rely on donations to keep saving lives.
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Chico's Butte Humane Society has helped lost and abandoned animals since 1911 through adoptions, foster care, public education, and a low-cost spay-neuter clinic. The staff goes out of its way to match dogs with adopters.
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