Featured local services
City of Clearlake Animal Shelter
Clearlake
Clearlake’s animal shelter, operated by the all-volunteer Clearlake Animal Association, handles adoptions, fostering, low-cost spay/neuter, and a community pet pantry out of 6820 Old Highway 53.
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Lake County Animal Care
Lakeport
Lake County Animal Care & Control in Lakeport, part of the picturesque Lake County, California Wine Country, is a comprehensive facility offering a range of services for pet owners.
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Middletown Animal Hospital
Middletown
Middletown Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility for all animals in southern Lake County, CA on Highway 29. The professional and friendly staff provide the best medical, surgical, and dental care for patients using state-of-the-art equipment.
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Barreda’s Lower Lake Feed
Lower Lake
Barreda's Lower Lake Feed Store in Lower Lake, Lake County, California Wine Country, is a family-owned and operated establishment that prides itself on providing friendly and knowledgeable service to both two-legged and four-legged customers.
Read moreGroomingdale’s Pet Salon
Kelseyville
Groomingdale's Pet Salon is a reputable full-service pet grooming establishment in Kelseyville, Lake County, California Wine Country.
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Kelseyville
In 1989, SPCA of Clearlake began as an animal shelter, providing adoptions of cats & dogs as well as spay/neuter services. In 2016, the organization was re-named SPCA of Lake.
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Middletown
Wine Country Pet Boutique & Spa in Middletown, Lake County, California, is a premier destination for pet owners seeking top-notch grooming services and high-quality pet products.
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Skip the beach: 4 dog-friendly lake getaways
California's lakes are filling up from winter rains and the foothills are electric green. If you and your dog want warm spring weather without sandy crowds, head inland. Four dog-friendly lake getaways — Folsom, Clear Lake, Shasta, and Bass Lake…
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Spring splash: where your water dog wants to be
California is warming up and your water dog knows it. From the crystal-clear pools of the South Yuba River to calm Lake Natoma, here are the best spring splash spots to hit before the crowds arrive.
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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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Dog lover’s guide to California’s state parks and lakes
California's state parks offer lakeside romps and woodland strolls for leashed dogs. From splashing at Lake Tahoe and Folsom Lake to camping at Lake Oroville, here's your guide to trail etiquette, rules and the best pup-approved park adventures.
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High Sierra escapes from Sacramento
From Sacramento, you can reach Lake Tahoe's alpine beaches and mountain parks in about two hours. Let pups splash at Kiva Beach, hike Van Sickle Bi-State Park, paddle Echo Lakes or grab a post-hike pint at FiftyFifty Brewing in Truckee.
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Dog-friendly lakes not named “Tahoe”
Skip the Tahoe crowds and explore California's quieter dog-friendly lakes instead. From Clear Lake in Lake County to Big Bear, Shasta Lake and more, these alternatives offer great swimming, boating and shoreline fun with your pup.
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