When the Carr Fire tore through Northern California, Haven Humane Society sheltered over 700 displaced animals while community support poured in. Volunteers, supplies and partner rescues all rallied to help pets and families affected by the disaster.
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A short walk on the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail near Sebastopol leads to The Barlow, a lively complex of food producers, breweries, and artist studios where dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.
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A houseboat vacation means water, sun and quality time with your dog. Trinity Lake and Lake Don Pedro both offer dog-friendly houseboat rentals through Suntex Marinas, with fishing boats and pontoons available too. Here's what you need to know.
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Santa Cruz County is home to more than 100 wineries, and many welcome dogs in their tasting rooms. From Bonny Doon Vineyard in Davenport to the Surf City Vintners collective, it is a great Highway 1 wine tour.
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Just seven miles from Santa Cruz, Felton offers dog-friendly steam train rides through redwoods at Roaring Camp Railroads, trails at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, and the quirky Bigfoot Discovery Museum.
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Looking for something offbeat in Santa Cruz County? Walk meditation trails at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel, hike through 300 acres of redwood forest at Chaminade Resort, or refuel at Dharma's vegetarian restaurant. Dogs are welcome at all three.
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Redding calls itself California's Trail Capital, with about 100 miles of dog-friendly paths in and around the city. Spring is ideal for hiking the Sacramento River Rail Trail, crossing the iconic Sundial Bridge and exploring McConnell Arboretum with your pup.
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Santa Cruz County 29-mile coastline has 15 dog-friendly beaches, from Seabright and Manresa to Davenport and Lighthouse Field. Add a stroll along West Cliff Drive and dog-welcoming hotels for a full coastal getaway.
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South of San Francisco, spring turns the hills green and the trails inviting. Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve offers 17 acres of off-leash fun, while the Uvas Canyon Waterfall Loop near Morgan Hill delivers waterfalls, footbridges and lush scenery.
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Oakland's food scene is a treat for dogs and their people alike. Jack London Square's waterfront restaurants, a German biergarten, Latin-inspired Bocanova and the hip Heart and Dagger Saloon near Lake Merritt all welcome four-legged dining companions.
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The Sheraton Redding sits right next to the landmark Sundial Bridge and pampers dogs with bowls, bedding, walking services and a weekly Yappy Hour. The Sacramento River Trail starts at the door and stretches 19 miles to Shasta Dam.
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From the Sheraton Redding and Kimpton Sawyer in Sacramento to boutique spots in West Hollywood and Huntington Beach, here is a statewide roundup of newly opened and recently renovated hotels that welcome dogs, listed from north to south.
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