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Grateful Dogs Rescue

San Francisco

Grateful Dogs Rescue (GDR), a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was founded in 1990 by Michelle Parris, a former SF Animal Care & Control (SF ACC) volunteer.

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Greater 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.

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Greendog Foundation

Capistrano Beach

GreenDog Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit all-breed, no-kill rescue located in Capistrano Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is dedicated to saving dogs at risk of euthanasia in shelters, as well as rescuing abandoned, abused, and stray dogs.

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Greyhound Adoption Center

La Mesa

The Greyhound Adoption Center, located near San Diego in La Mesa, Southern California, has been dedicated to rescuing greyhounds for nearly four decades.

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Greyhound Friends for Life

Fulton

Greyhound Friends for Life, a nonprofit organization based in Fulton, Sonoma County, is a dedicated greyhound rescue, adoption, and advocacy group serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.

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Happy Hearts German Shepherd

La Mesa

Happy Hearts German Shepherd is a dog rescue and shelter organization in La Mesa in California’s Southern California dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.

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Happy 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.

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HART

Cambria

HART is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Cambria in California’s Central Coast dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.

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Hartsong Ranch

Greenwood

In the serene Sierra Nevada foothills, Hartsong Ranch is a sanctuary like no other for both animals and humans alike.

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Haven Humane Society

Anderson

Providing pet adoptions, low cost veterinary care including spay/neuter, and dog licensing for the City of Redding and Shasta County.

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Hayward Animal Shelter

Hayward

Hayward Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services for the City of Hayward.

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Healdsburg Center

Healdsburg

Located in California Wine Country, the Healdsburg Center is a haven for both dogs in need of a forever home and their human companions. In...

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High Plateau Humane Society

Alturas

High Plateau Humane Society (HPHS) is the only organization in Modoc County that is set up specifically to help the local shelters.

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High Sierra Animal Rescue

Portola

High Sierra Animal Rescue (HSAR) is a dedicated nonprofit organization, established in 1999, with a mission to save lives and unite families with their perfect companions.

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Holly’s Garden Rescue

La Mesa

Holly's Garden Rescue, located in La Mesa, San Diego County, Southern California, is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming small breed dogs in need.

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Home at Last Rescue

Berkeley

Home At Last Rescue (HAL) in Berkeley, Alameda County, is a prominent player in the "no-kill" movement, rescuing animals from city shelters and providing temporary foster care.

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Homeward 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.

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Hope For Paws

Los Angeles

Hope For Paws, a 501c3 organization based in Los Angeles, is dedicated to rescuing animals in the city and beyond to combat neglect, homelessness, and abuse.

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Humane Society for Inland

Redwood Valley

Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County is a 501c3 nonprofit animal rescue in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California Wine Country. They are dedicated to providing a safe haven for displaced animals, offering care, and facilitating adoptions.

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Humane Society of the Desert

North Palm Springs

Humane Society of the Desert is a dog rescue and shelter organization in North Palm Springs in California’s Southern California dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.

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Humane 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.

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Humane Society of the Sierra

Auburn

In the picturesque town of Auburn, within Placer County's Gold Country, the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills (HSSF) stands as a beacon of compassion and advocacy for animals in need.

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Humane Society of Tuolumne

Jamestown

The Humane Society of Tuolumne County (HSOTC) in Jamestown, Tuolumne County, is a vital resource for animal welfare in the Gold Country region.

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Humane Society Silicon Valley

Milpitas

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter in Milpitas, Santa Clara County, within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.

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