Welcome to the Central Valley, where you and your furry friend can embark on a paw-some adventure exploring dog-friendly local services, rescues, and shelters. From grooming salons to pet supply stores, and compassionate rescue organizations, there's a wide range of options available for you and your canine companion. These businesses warmly welcome dogs and their owners, creating a tail-wagging experience for all. So grab your leash, pack some treats, and discover the pet-friendly side of Central Valley. Your four-legged friend will thank you for it!
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3R Rescue

3R Rescue, founded in 2012 by Linda Palagi Lynn and Jack Lynn in Winters, California, is a beacon of hope…
4 R Friends

4 R Friends is an all-volunteer-powered and all-donation-based Sacramento non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing pets with life-threatening illnesses and injuries…
Animal Compassion Team of California

Animal Compassion Team (ACT) is a non-profit, no kill animal rescue dedicated to helping the animals in Central California. Their…
Animal Rescue of Fresno

Animal Rescue of Fresno (ARF) was established in 1998 by a group of community members in Fresno, CA, dedicated to…
Animal Rescue of Tracy

Animal Rescue of Tracy, located in Tracy, San Joaquin County, in the heart of Central Valley, has been a beacon…
California City Animal Shelter

The California City Animal Shelter, situated in California City, CA, stands out as a vital resource in Kern County for…
Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue

Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue (CCLRR) in Fair Oaks, San Joaquin County, is a dedicated organization founded in July 1998…
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Chako Pit Bull Rescue

Chako Pit Bull Rescue, based in Sacramento, is a dedicated organization striving to combat the stigma surrounding pit bulls. Their…
City of Stockton/San Joaquin County Animal Shelter – lost dogs

The City of Stockton/San Joaquin County Animal Shelter, specifically dedicated to lost dogs, is a vital resource for pet owners…
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Clovis Animal Services

A division of the Clovis Police Department, Clovis Animal Services offers a number of animal related services including lost pet…
Colusa County Animal Control

Colusa County Animal Control serves the entirety of Colusa County, encompassing the cities of Williams and Colusa, along with all…
Destiny’s Hope Animal Rescue

Destiny’s Hope Animal Rescue, located in Modesto, Stanislaus County, Central Valley, is a beacon of compassion for animals in need.…
Dynamic Duo Dog Rescue & Transport

Dynamic Duo Dog Rescue & Transport, a dedicated rescue organization based in Red Bluff, Tehama County, is a beacon of…
East of Eden Rescue

East of Eden K-9 Rescue, a 501c(3) nonprofit companion animal rescue established in 2001, extends its services to Pleasanton in…
Folsom Animal Services

Folsom Animal Services, located in Folsom, Sacramento County, in the heart of Central Valley, is a dedicated team committed to…
For the Sake of Dogs

“For the Sake of Dogs is a nonprofit, no-kill 501c3 organization based in Fresno, Fresno County, Central Valley, dedicated to…
Fresno Bully Rescue

Fresno Bully Rescue (FBR) is a volunteer-based, 501c3 non-profit, no-kill shelter dedicated to rescuing bully breed dogs (American Pit Bull…
Friends of Canines Animal Rescue

Friends of Canines Animal Rescue, a dog rescue based in Tracy, California, collaborates with local shelters to provide a safe…
Front Street Animal Shelter

The Front Street Animal Shelter provides a variety of services that protect both citizens and animals, including: Transporting sick or…
Front Street Animal Shelter – City of Sacramento

The Front Street Animal Shelter, operated by the City of Sacramento, is a vital resource for the local community. Beyond…
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Greater California German Shepherd Rescue

Greater California German Shepherd Rescue (GCGSR) is a 501(c)(3) public charity non-profit based in Modesto, Stanislaus County, in the heart…
Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary

Founded in 1993, Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary in Sacramento is an esteemed animal rescue group committed to safeguarding and enhancing…
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary

Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, located in Elverta, Sacramento County, Central Valley, is a dedicated all-volunteer organization committed…
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Kern County Animal Services

Kern County Animal Services (KCAS) serves the unincorporated areas of the county, which includes the unincorporated municipalities of Frazier Park,…
Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue

Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Tehachapi, Kern County, is dedicated to saving the lives of…
Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center

The Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center in Clovis, Fresno County, is a premier destination for those looking to adopt a…
NorCal Boxer Rescue

NorCal Boxer Rescue (NCBR) provides a temporary sanctuary for boxers in need throughout Northern California, the Central Valley (Fresno or farther…
NorCal Sheltie Rescue

NorCal Sheltie Rescue is an affiliate of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association Rescue Network and is organized and run from…
Northern California Border Collie Rescue & Adoptions

Northern California Border Collie Rescue & Adoptions (NCBCRA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of the border…
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Oakdale Shelter Pet Alliance

Oakdale Shelter Pet Alliance (OSPA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Oakdale, Tulare County, Central Valley. Founded in 2004,…
Pets N Pals

Pets N Pals, a long-standing establishment in Lathrop, San Joaquin County, Central Valley, has been dedicated to serving the community…
Pupz N Palz

Pupz N Palz is a 501c3 nonprofit. We are a group of local volunteers striving to make a difference in…
RedRover

RedRover, a beacon of hope for animals in crisis, is a transformative organization based in Sacramento, California. Established in 1987,…
Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue

Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue, located in Woodland, Yolo County, in the heart of Central Valley, is a registered non-profit…
Sacramento County Animal Care Services

The mission of Sacramento County Animal Care Services is to provide public safety and protect the health and welfare of animals…
Save A Spot Dalmatian Rescue

Save A Spot Dalmatian Rescue, located in Turlock, Stanislaus County, Central Valley, is a small organization dedicated to rescuing Dalmatians…
ShepHeroes

ShepHeroes is a non-profit animal rescue organization based in West Sacramento, Yolo County, in the heart of the Central Valley.…
Stockton Animal Shelter

The Stockton Animal Shelter, the largest open-admission municipal animal shelter in the City of Stockton and San Joaquin County, is…
Stonecliffe Animal Rescue

Stonecliffe Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) no-kill shelter in Lemoore, CA, has been a beacon of hope for over 7,000 dogs…
The Barking Lot

“Pamper your pet at The Barking Lot. Open every day, except Monday, this dog-friendly haven in California City, Kern County,…
Town and Country Humane Society

Founded in 1992, Town & Country Humane Society is a nonprofit organization and No Kill Shelter dedicated to promoting responsible…
Tulare County Animal Services

The Tulare Animal Services Sheltering Facility is an open admissions shelter serving the community of Tulare and other contract cities.…
Valley Animal Center

Valley Animal Center, established in 1992, is a prominent nonprofit no-kill dog and cat adoption center in Fresno, Fresno County.…
Valley Oak SPCA

Valley Oak SPCA, established in 1991, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located in Visalia, Tulare County. This renowned Animal Shelter/Adoption…
Vizsla Rescue Haven

Vizsla Rescue Haven, located in El Sobrante, California, is a part of Vizsladogs, Ltd., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to…
Yolo County Animal Services

Yolo County Animal Services, located in Woodland, Yolo County, in the heart of the Central Valley, offers a comprehensive range…
Yolo County SPCA

The Yolo County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (YCSCPA) in Davis, Yolo County, has been a beacon…
Yolo County SPCA – Lost Dogs

The Yolo County SPCA’s Lost Dogs service, operated in collaboration with Yolo County Animal Services, is a vital resource for…