Featured rescues/shelters
4 R Friends
Sacramento
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 from local shelters where they face euthanasia.
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Animal Compassion Team
Fresno
Animal Compassion Team (ACT) is a non-profit, no kill animal rescue dedicated to helping the animals in Central California. Their goal is to save as many wonderful homeless pets as possible.
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Animal Rescue of Fresno
Fresno
Animal Rescue of Fresno (ARF) was established in 1998 by a group of community members in Fresno, CA, dedicated to addressing the high number of homeless dogs in need of forever homes.
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Chako Pit Bull Rescue
Sacramento
Chako Pit Bull Rescue, based in Sacramento, is a dedicated organization striving to combat the stigma surrounding pit bulls. Their mission involves rehoming pit bulls in need, advocating for responsible dog ownership, and fighting against breed discrimination.
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For the Sake of Dogs
Fresno
"For the Sake of Dogs is a nonprofit, no-kill 501c3 organization based in Fresno, Fresno County, Central Valley, dedicated to helping, saving, healing, and rehoming dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and health conditions.
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Front Street Animal Shelter
Sacramento
The Front Street Animal Shelter, operated by the City of Sacramento, is a vital resource for the local community.
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Northern California Italian
Vacaville
Italian Greyhound Rescue is a service provided for Italian Greyhounds that have been abandoned at animal shelters, taken from abusive homes, or surrendered to Italian Greyhound Rescue due to the death or divorce of the former owner.
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Pug Rescue of Sacramento
Folsom
Pug Rescue of Sacramento, a non-profit organization serving Northern California, provides a safe haven for abandoned Pugs and Pug mixes.
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RedRover
Sacramento
RedRover, a beacon of hope for animals in crisis, is a transformative organization based in Sacramento, California. Established in 1987, RedRover is dedicated to rescuing animals from emergency situations and fostering the profound connection between humans and their furry companions.
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Sacramento County Animal Care
Sacramento
Sacramento County Animal Care Services, located in Sacramento, serves as a vital resource for the community's animal welfare needs.
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Sacramento SPCA
Sacramento
The Sacramento SPCA is an open admission animal shelter, accepting surrendered animals regardless of health, age, breed or behavior. The Sacramento SPCA is committed to saving lives and finding new homes for the greatest number of animals by providing medical care, working on behavior and
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SPCA of Solano County
Vacaville
The SPCA of Solano County is a privately funded non-profit organization devoted to improving the lives of companion animals through rescue, sheltering, and adoption services.
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Valley Animal Center
Fresno
Valley Animal Center, established in 1992, is a prominent nonprofit no-kill dog and cat adoption center in Fresno, Fresno County.
Read moreOther rescues/shelters
Animal Rescue of Tracy
Tracy
Animal Rescue of Tracy, located in Tracy, San Joaquin County, in Central Valley, has been a beacon of hope for abandoned and mistreated pets since its establishment in 1994.
Read moreButte County Animal Control
Oroville
Butte County Animal Control is a lost dog resource in Oroville in California’s Shasta Cascade.
Read moreButte Humane Society
Chico
The Butte Humane Society (BHS) in Butte County, California, established in 1911, is a renowned non-profit agency dedicated to providing compassionate care to dogs, cats, and other animals.
Read moreCalifornia City Animal Shelter
California City
The California City Animal Shelter, situated in California City, CA, stands out as a vital resource in Kern County for animal welfare.
Read moreCentral California Labrador
Fair Oaks
Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue (CCLRR) in Fair Oaks, San Joaquin County, is a dedicated organization founded in July 1998 to provide loving homes for abused, abandoned, or unwanted Labrador Retrievers in the Central Valley.
Read moreClovis Animal Services
Clovis
A division of the Clovis Police Department, Clovis Animal Services offers a number of animal related services including lost pet assistance, emergency rescue, and a safe, loving environment for animals in need.
Read moreColusa County Animal Control
Colusa
Colusa County Animal Control serves the entirety of Colusa County, encompassing the cities of Williams and Colusa, along with all unincorporated areas such as Arbuckle, College City, Delevan, Grimes, Maxwell, Princeton, and Stonyford.
Read moreFolsom Animal Services
Folsom
Folsom Animal Services, located in Folsom, Sacramento County, in Central Valley, is a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional service to the city's four-legged community members and their owners.
Read moreFresno Bully Rescue
Sanger
Fresno Bully Rescue (FBR) is a volunteer-based, 501c3 non-profit, no-kill shelter dedicated to rescuing bully breed dogs (American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bull Dogs, Bull Terriers, etc.).
Read moreFriends of Canines Animal
Tracy
Friends of Canines Animal Rescue, a dog rescue based in Tracy, California, collaborates with local shelters to provide a safe haven for our furry friends. Specializing in the rottweiler breed, they also welcome mixed breed dogs into their care.
Read moreFriends of Madera Animal
Madera
Friends of Madera Animal Shelter is a non-profit, independent animal welfare organization in Madera, dedicated to promoting improved animal health and welfare.
Read moreGreater California German
Modesto
Greater California German Shepherd Rescue (GCGSR) is a 501(c)(3) public charity non-profit based in Modesto, Stanislaus County, in Central Valley.
Read moreHappy Tails Pet Sanctuary
Sacramento
Founded in 1993, Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary in Sacramento is an esteemed animal rescue group committed to safeguarding and enhancing the lives of homeless and abused animals in the Sacramento area.
Read moreHomeward Bound Golden
Elverta
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, located in Elverta, Sacramento County, Central Valley, is a dedicated all-volunteer organization committed to rescuing and rehabilitating displaced, abandoned, and homeless golden retrievers and golden mixes, regardless of age or health.
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 moreKern County Animal Services
Bakersfield
Kern County Animal Services (KCAS) serves the unincorporated areas of the county, which includes the unincorporated municipalities of Frazier Park, Lamont, Mojave, Oildale and Rosamond.
Read moreMadera County Animal Services
Madera
Madera County Animal Services, located in Madera County, is a county agency dedicated to providing humane solutions for animal-related issues.
Read moreMarley’s Mutts Dog Rescue
Tehachapi
Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Tehachapi, Kern County, is dedicated to saving the lives of shelter animals in the Central Valley.
Read moreMiss Winkles Pet Adoption
Clovis
The Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center in Clovis, Fresno County, is a premier destination for those looking to adopt a furry companion. This state-of-the-art facility offers a wide selection of cats and dogs for potential owners to choose from.
Read moreNorCal Sheltie Rescue
Elk Grove
NorCal Sheltie Rescue is an affiliate of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association Rescue Network and is organized and run from the Sacramento area of Northern California. The Shetland Sheepdog Companion Rescue of Northern California operates as a 501c(3) not-for-profit corporation.
Read moreNorthwest SPCA
Oroville
The Northwest S.P.C.A., located in Oroville, Shasta County, is a renowned private, non-profit corporation established in 1980 to champion animal welfare and responsible pet ownership in the Shasta Cascade region.
Read moreOakdale Shelter Pet Alliance
Oakdale
Oakdale Shelter Pet Alliance (OSPA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Oakdale, Tulare County, Central Valley. Founded in 2004, OSPA focuses on aiding homeless pets at the City of Oakdale Animal Shelter.
Read morePeople for Pets
Tracy
For over 25 years, People for Pets has been serving pets and families of our local Tracy area.
Read morePets N Pals
Lathrop
Pets N Pals, a long-standing establishment in Lathrop, San Joaquin County, Central Valley, has been dedicated to serving the community for nearly 30 years. As a no-kill shelter, they prioritize the well-being of their furry residents.
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