Featured dog parks
Grove-Shafter Dog Park
Oakland
Grove-Shafter Dog Park, located in West Oakland, is a premier destination for dog owners in the East Bay Area. Spanning 20,000 square feet, this park offers separate areas for large and small dogs to play freely and safely.
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Hardy Dog Park
Oakland
Hardy Dog Park, located in the Rockridge District of Oakland, Alameda County, offers a spacious 2.16-acre enclosed, fenced, off-leash area for dogs to roam freely.
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Joaquin Miller Park
Oakland
Enter dog-friendly Joaquin Miller Park and you will quickly forget that you are minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Hikers, equestrians, bicyclists, joggers and picnickers from all over the Bay Area regularly frequent the 500-acre park.
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Mosswood Park
Oakland
Mosswood Park is dog-friendly and is located on four acres of green between West and North Oakland with a dog run for big and small dogs.
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Dracena Dog Park
Oakland
Dracena Dog Park is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreJoaquin Miller Large Dog Park
Oakland
Joaquin Miller Large Dog Park is a dog park in Tulare County in California’s Central Valley.
Read moreJoaquin Miller Small Dog Park
Oakland
Joaquin Miller Small Dog Park is a dog park in Tulare County in California’s Central Valley.
Read moreLinda Off Leash Dog Park
Oakland
Linda Off Leash Dog Park is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
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The Bay Area has dozens of rescue groups across San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, North Bay, and Wine Country. We round up the shelters, breed-specific rescues, and senior dog sanctuaries ready to match you with your next…
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Dog-friendly patios in California: Your spring outdoor dining guide
Spring in California means one thing for dog owners: patio season is officially open. California legalized dogs on restaurant patios in 2014, and since then the dining scene for pup parents has only grown. Our statewide guide to dog-friendly outdoor…
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California’s housing crisis is overcrowding animal shelters
California's soaring rents and strict no-pet rental policies are forcing owners to surrender beloved dogs and cats. Shelters from Los Angeles to Oakland are overflowing as housing instability becomes the leading cause of pet relinquishment statewide.
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Hop on, paws up: JSX makes dog travel easy
JSX lets dogs fly in the cabin on 30-seat jets with no security lines and no cargo holds. Pups up to 79 pounds ride beside you on routes connecting Burbank, Oakland, Napa and other California cities, making weekend getaways stress-free.
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Planning a pet getaway? Airlines just changed the rules
Airlines have tightened pet travel rules, limiting cabin spots, ending emotional support animal policies and enforcing stricter crate requirements. California dog owners need to book early, prepare paperwork and plan ahead for smooth flights.
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Capitol Corridor’s pet-friendly rail program marks successful first year
The Capitol Corridor's Pets Onboard program has carried over 1,000 pets between Sacramento, Oakland and San Jose in its first year. Small dogs and cats ride for $29 each way, giving pet owners a practical alternative to highway traffic.
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