Other local services
Furry Friends Rescue
Fremont
Furry Friends Rescue, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, is dedicated to rescuing, fostering, and finding forever homes for companion animals in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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 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 moreHumane Society of the North
Vallejo
Located in Vallejo, within the picturesque Solano County in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Humane Society of the North Bay (HSNB) stands as a beacon of hope for homeless animals.
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 moreNorCal Beagle Rescue
Fremont
NorCal Animal Rescue Friends, also known as NorCal Beagle Rescue, is a distinguished non-profit organization in the East Bay Area, specifically serving Fremont, Alameda County, and the wider Northern California region.
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 moreOhlone Humane Society
Fremont
Ohlone Humane Society (OHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Fremont, Newark and Union City.
Read moreOhlone Veterinary
Fremont
Ohlone Veterinary is an emergency veterinary or pet services provider in Fremont in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
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 Fremont
Fremont
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 moreMore Adventures in East Bay Area
Dog-friendly Sacramento River Delta: where to take your pup
If you're scouting a spring getaway that doesn't require a four-hour drive or a June reservation made in February, point the car east from the Bay Area toward the Sacramento River Delta.
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Heatstroke and hot pavement: California dog summer safety
Heatstroke kills 50–64% of affected dogs, and 3 out of 4 cases are caused by exercise — not hot weather alone. Here's what California dog owners need to know about hot pavement, warning signs, emergency cooling, and the state law…
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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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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in the Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area offers one of the most extensive networks of accessible, dog-friendly trails in California. From the paved waterfront promenades of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to the wide levee paths maintained by the East Bay…
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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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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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