Family Dog Rescue has moved from San Francisco to Sonoma, expanding its mission to give homeless dogs a second chance. The nonprofit welcomes dogs of all kinds and uses a personalized adoption process to match each pet with the right…
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California's coastline is full of amazing dog-friendly beaches. Fort Funston and Baker Beach in San Francisco, Montara State Beach, Kiva Beach at Lake Tahoe, and Carmel Beach are favorites where pups can run and play.
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After severe storms caused downed trees, flooding, and mudslides, most East Bay Regional Parks closed for safety. The Park District urges visitors and their dogs to stay out of closed areas due to hidden hazards.
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Senior dog Sid was rescued from a shelter and entered Muttville's fospice program, where he spent his final year exploring, snuggling, and being loved. This touching video tells the story of his second chance at a good life.
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DogTrekker launched a challenge benefiting Saving Senior Dogs Week, donating $1,000 to help rescue organizations that focus on older dogs. Senior pups are the least likely to be adopted and most at risk in shelters, making this cause especially important.
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San Francisco's Muttville Senior Dog Rescue celebrated 15 years and over 10,000 dogs rescued. Thanks to their success, shelters across the country now see people specifically asking to adopt senior dogs for the first time.
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Your Yosemite Mariposa County road trip starts here. Check into a pet-friendly hotel, stroll charming main streets lined with water bowls, and grab craft brews at 1850 Restaurant. Then gaze up at the Sierra skies and dream about tomorrow's adventures.
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Tuolumne County puts Yosemite, Gold Country, and High Sierra adventures within easy reach. Just two and a half hours from the Bay Area, this dog-friendly region offers year-round outdoor recreation, wine tasting, history, and camera-ready scenery around every bend.
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California's Central Valley holds surprises for dogs and train lovers alike. Ride vintage electric cars at the Western Railway Museum near Suisun City, or hop aboard the Sacramento River Fox Train for a leisurely round trip through Gold Rush country.
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Solano County's Suisun Valley is a wine country hidden gem just off Interstate 80 near Vacaville. With vineyards dating to the 1880s and a growing roster of dog-friendly tasting rooms, it's well worth pulling off the highway to explore.
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Concord is an East Bay city with craft breweries, great hiking, and quick access to thousands of acres of open space. Stay at the dog-friendly Hilton and hit the trails at Briones or Lime Ridge.
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Not a tent person? California glamping has you covered, from safari-style canvas tents at Inn Town Campground in Nevada City to Airstreams at AutoCamp near Yosemite, the Russian River, and Santa Barbara. Many welcome dogs.
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