Other local services
Puparazzi Pet Resort & Spa
Los Angeles
Puparazzi LA is a premier luxury dog hotel in Los Angeles offering dog hotel, daycare, and boarding services.
Read morePussy & Pooch Pet Lifestyle
Beverly Hills
Pussy & Pooch Pet Lifestyle is a dog food and supplies shop in Beverly Hills in California’s Southern California.
Read moreRainbow Vet Hospital
Burbank
In the vibrant city of Burbank, Rainbow Vet Hospital stands as a beacon of compassionate care for the furry residents of San Fernando Valley and beyond.
Read moreRescue From the Hart
Van Nuys
Rescue From The Hart, a 501c3 Los Angeles dog rescue, is a beacon of hope for abandoned and abused animals in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, Southern California.
Read moreSamoyed Rescue of Southern
Los Angeles
Samoyed Rescue of Southern California (SRSC) is an esteemed all-volunteer, non-profit organization established in 1989 to provide aid to Samoyed dogs in need.
Read moreSanta Monica Animal Control
Santa Monica
Santa Monica Animal Control Section, located in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a leading establishment dedicated to providing exceptional care for animals.
Read moreSanta Monica Pet Medical Cener
Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pet Medical Cener is a local pet services provider in Santa Monica in California’s Southern California.
Read moreSaugus Animal Hospital
Santa Clarita
Saugus Animal Hospital is an emergency veterinary or pet services provider in Santa Clarita in California’s Southern California.
Read moreSheraton Universal Hotel
Universal City
Sheraton Universal Hotel is a dog boarding and pet sitting service in Universal City in California’s Southern California.
Read moreSoutheast Area Animal Control
Downey
Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) in Downey, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a dedicated organization committed to caring for abandoned and unwanted pets.
Read moreSouthern California Golden
Los Angeles
Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue, the third largest Golden Retriever Rescue in the country, is a beacon of hope for over 300 dogs annually in Los Angeles County. Their commitment to finding loving homes for these furry companions is unwavering.
Read moreSouthern California Labrador
Torrance
Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue (SCLRR) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer rescue group based in Torrance, Los Angeles County, Southern California. Since 1998, SCLRR has been dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of unwanted Labradors.
Read moreSparky’s Pet Salon
Los Angeles
Sparky's Pet Salon in West LA is a top-tier pet grooming establishment that focuses solely on pet grooming services, offering unparalleled expertise and care.
Read moreSparky’s Pet Salon
Beverly Hills
Sparky's Pet Salon in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a premier destination for pet grooming services. With a focus on dogs, Sparky's offers exclusive, loving, and expert grooming services in a bright, spacious, and impeccably clean salon.
Read moreSPCA LA – Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) - Hawthorne, located in Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a beacon of hope for lost dogs in the region.
Read moreSPCA LA – Long Beach
Long Beach
SPCA LA – Long Beach, located in Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA).
Read moreSunny Saints St. Bernard
Bellflower
Sunny Saints St. Bernard Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization based in Bellflower, Los Angeles County, Southern California.
Read moreThe Rescue Train
Studio City
The Rescue Train, located in Studio City, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a unique non-profit 501(c)3, no-kill organization dedicated to saving animals.
Read moreThe Tailwaggers Foundation
Los Angeles
The Tailwaggers Foundation provides funding to qualified 501c non-profit organizations who supply life saving treatment to sick and injured animals. The Tailwaggers name itself pays homage to the Tailwaggers Club, a charity created in 1929 England.
Read moreTLC Pet Medical Center
South Pasadena
TLC Pet Medical Center in South Pasadena, Los Angeles County, is not just a veterinary clinic; it is a sanctuary where pets and their owners are treated with the utmost care and compassion.
Read moreTopanga Pet Resort
Topanga
Topanga Pet Resort is a dog boarding and pet sitting service in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreUnleashed by Petco
La Verne
Unleashed by Petco is a dog food and supplies shop in La Verne in California’s Southern California.
Read moreValley Hills Obedience Club
Canoga Park
Valley Hills Obedience Club, Inc. (VHOC) is the San Fernando Valley's only AKC licensed obedience training club and an active member of the Southern California Dog Obedience Council.
Read moreVCA TLC Animal Hospital
West Hollywood
VCA TLC Animal Hospital, the pioneering 24-hour emergency facility in West Hollywood, has been a trusted provider of veterinary care since April 2000. Located in Los Angeles County, Southern California, this esteemed establishment offers round-the-clock services 365 days a year.
Read moreMore Adventures in Los Angeles County
Roll, stroll and sniff: California’s most wheelchair-accessible dog-friendly beaches
Sand is where good intentions go to get stuck. A boardwalk ends, the dunes begin, and suddenly a wheelchair, a walker or a 14-year-old dog with stiff hips is parked at the edge of the very thing you drove out…
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Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from San Diego to Sacramento, patio season hits full stride, and the margaritas flow. And if you have a dog? You’re…
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Best dog-friendly trails in California
California has more dog-friendly trails than any reasonable person could hike in a lifetime. We've narrowed it down to ten picks that deliver the best combination of scenery, dog access, and that post-hike feeling of having actually done something with…
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Best dog-friendly hikes in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has more dog-friendly hiking trails than any city in California, and most of them are good. Looking beyond LA? See the best dog-friendly trails in California. The problem isn’t finding a trail — it’s finding one that matches…
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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
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Oreo’s Law: What California’s new disaster pet-rescue bill does
California's FOUND Act, signed into law in October 2025, changes how cities handle pets during evacuations. Named for Oreo, a Pomeranian rescued from the Palisades fire, the law requires better planning for animals in disaster zones starting January 2026.
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