Animal Samaritans has served the Coachella Valley since 1978, growing from bake-sale beginnings into the desert's largest animal welfare organization. With no-kill shelters, full-service vet clinics and a pet therapy program, they rescue hundreds of animals each year.
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Two of California's best paved riverside trails welcome dogs year-round. The Truckee River Legacy Trail offers off-leash walking near downtown Truckee, while Sacramento's 32-mile American River Parkway winds through shady greenbelts alive with spring wildflowers and wildlife.
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Sierra County, home to fewer than 4,000 people, feels like your own private Gold Country in fall. A 170-mile loop along the Yuba-Donner Scenic Byway takes you through Downieville, the Gold Lakes Basin, and Sierra City.
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Highway 1 through Big Sur delivers 122 miles of jaw-dropping coastal curves, with dog-friendly Pfeiffer Beach as the star attraction. Campgrounds, cabins, and outdoor breakfast at classic Deetjen's round out a memorable road trip with your pup.
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