Other local services
FurEver Animal Rescue
San Pablo
FurEver Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to offering a compassionate and secure haven for every furry companion under their care.
Read moreGolden State Greyhound
Walnut Creek
Golden State Greyhound is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Walnut Creek in California’s San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreGoldie and Papi’s Animal
Richmond
Goldie and Papi's Animal Rescue, located in Richmond, Contra Costa County, in the East Bay Area, is a beacon of hope for animals in need.
Read moreHairy Hounds
Oakley
Hairy Hounds, located in Oakley, Contra Costa County, in the East Bay Area, is a premier destination for dog grooming services.
Read moreHeads and Tails
Antioch
Welcome to Heads and Tails, a haven for pet owners in Antioch, located in Contra Costa County in the vibrant East Bay Area.
Read moreHope’s All Breed Doggie
Concord
Hope's All Breed Doggie Daycare in Concord, Contra Costa County, is a premier dog-friendly establishment providing top-notch care for furry companions in the East Bay Area.
Read moreHousepetality Professional Pet
Orinda
Housepetality Professional Pet Care, located in Orinda, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, is a premier pet care service dedicated to providing top-notch care for your furry companions.
Read moreJelly’s Place Rescue
San Pablo
Jelly's Place Rescue, a community nonprofit rescue and no-kill shelter in San Pablo, CA, is a beacon of hope for abandoned and injured dogs and cats in Contra Costa County's East Bay Area.
Read moreJoybound People & Pet Alliance
Walnut Creek
Joybound People & Pets, formerly the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), is committed to forming, supporting, elevating, and celebrating the human-animal bond through cat and dog rescue, adoption, and services.
Read moreK9 Paw Print Rescue
Pittsburg
K9 Paw Print Rescue, located in the San Francisco East Bay Area of California, is a dedicated animal rescue organization serving the eastern side of the bay.
Read moreLamorinda Dogs, Inc.
Moraga
Lamorinda Dogs, Inc. is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to fostering dog-friendly spaces within the communities of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, collectively known as Lamorinda.
Read moreMartinez Shelter
Martinez
Contra Costa County Animal Services Department (CCAS) is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of all people and animals in their community through enforcement of state and local laws, providing compassionate care for every animal regardless of its temperament or condition and reducing
Read moreMetrodog
Richmond
Metrodog, located in Richmond, Contra Costa County, in the East Bay Area, offers a comprehensive range of dog-friendly services for pet owners in the local community.
Read moreMudPuppy’s Tub & Scrub
Richmond
MudPuppy's Tub & Scrub and Sit & Stay Cafe in Richmond, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, offers a congenial dog-wash and grooming experience for furry companions.
Read moreNorthern California Sled Dog
Walnut Creek
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue (NorSled) rescues, rehabilitates, fosters and finds homes for unwanted, abandoned and abused Northern breed dogs including Siberian huskies, Alaskan malamutes, samoyeds, and mixes of these breeds.
Read morePaws in Need
San Ramon
Paws In Need is a local California 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization based in San Ramon, Contra Costa County, serving the Tri-Valley community. With a focus on animal welfare, they offer essential programs to support the local pet population.
Read morePet Care Warehouse
San Ramon
Pet Care Warehouse is a premier pet supply store in San Ramon, located in Contra Costa County within the vibrant East Bay Area.
Read morePet Food Express Antioch
Antioch
Pet Food Express is one of the country's leading independent pet food and supply retailers. With 38 stores, all located in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Pet Food Express is the eighth largest pet specialty retailer in the USA.
Read morePet Food Express Pinole
Pinole
Pet Food Express is one of the country's leading independent pet food and supply retailers. With 38 stores, all located in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Pet Food Express is the eighth largest pet specialty retailer in the USA.
Read morePet Food Express Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek
Pet Food Express is one of the country's leading independent pet food and supply retailers. With 38 stores, all located in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Pet Food Express is the eighth largest pet specialty retailer in the USA.
Read morePet Suites Inn
Pittsburg
"Pet Suites Inn offers a comprehensive range of pet services in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, located in the East Bay Area.
Read morePetco
Concord
Petco is a dog food and supplies shop in Concord in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read morePets Frolic Inn
Brentwood
Pets Frolic Inn, located in Brentwood, Contra Costa County, in the East Bay Area, offers a range of services for furry companions.
Read morePetSmart Concord
Concord
PetSmart Concord is a dog food and supplies shop in Concord in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreMore Adventures in Contra Costa County
Leptospirosis in California dogs: a Bay Area owner’s guide
Leptospirosis is now a core canine vaccine, and Northern California — especially the Bay Area, North Coast, and Sierra foothills — is one of the higher-risk pockets in the country. What the latest peer-reviewed research says about the disease, the…
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Where to adopt a dog in the Bay Area
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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Best dog-friendly hikes in the East Bay
The East Bay Regional Park District manages over 125,000 acres across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. From Point Isabel's off-leash shoreline to Mission Peak's steep summit climb, these are the regional parks every Bay Area dog should know.
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DogTrekker® 15th anniversary
DogTrekker.com celebrates 15 years of helping California dog lovers travel together, supporting animal welfare groups and inspiring millions of readers since launching in June 2011. DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind --…
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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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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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