Featured rescues/shelters
Auburn Animal Shelter
Auburn
Auburn Animal Shelter, located in Placer County, Gold Country, is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of animals and people in the region.
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NorCal Aussie Rescue, Inc.
Auburn
NorCal Aussie Rescue, Inc., a California Non Profit Charitable Corporation established in 2003, is a dedicated rescue organization based in Auburn, Placer County.
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NorCal Poodle Rescue
Auburn
NorCal Poodle Rescue, the third largest poodle rescue in the United States, has been a beacon of hope for poodles and poodle mixes since 1985.
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Second Chance German Shepherd
Auburn
Second Chance German Shepherd Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing German shepherd dogs in the greater Bay Area and Sacramento/Roseville regions of Northern California, extends its compassionate services to Auburn, Placer County, in Gold Country.
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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.
Read morePlacer County Animal Shelter
Auburn
Placer County Animal Shelter is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Auburn in California’s Gold Country dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read morePlacer SPCA Auburn Pet
Auburn
The Placer SPCA Auburn Pet Adoption and Resource Center, located in Auburn, is a vital establishment in Placer County's mission to find loving homes for every adoptable companion animal.
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Why spring is the best-kept secret in Gold Country
If you've been waiting for the right moment to load up the car and point it toward the Sierra foothills, this is it.
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Hidden Falls Regional Park: dog-friendly hikes in Placer County
Hidden Falls Regional Park near Auburn offers 1,200 acres of wide, well-maintained trails through oak foothills, shady creek corridors, and seasonal waterfalls. The approachable terrain works for dogs of all ages and energy levels, with loops you can tailor to…
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Paw-some road trips from Sacramento
Sacramento's big backyard delivers dog-friendly road trips to Placer County waterfalls, Gold Country mining trails, and small-batch wineries in the Sacramento River Delta. Two-room suites at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade make a comfortable home base.
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Day tripping through Gold Country
Gold Country towns east of Sacramento roll out the welcome mat for dogs. Hike wildflower-lined trails at Auburn State Recreation Area, walk through history at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and stroll the 35-mile El Dorado Trail.
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Dreamy Placer County hotels for dogs and their families
Placer County has dog-friendly hotels and rentals from Roseville to Lake Tahoe. Options range from the retro-cool Foothills Motel in Auburn and modern Basecamp Hotel in Tahoe City to pet-welcoming cabin and lakefront home rentals throughout the region.
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Eat and drink like a local in Placer County
Placer County's farm-to-table food scene welcomes dogs at breweries, restaurants, and wine trail stops. Highlights include Dueling Dogs Brewing Co. on a 10-acre Lincoln ranch, The Monk's Cellar in Roseville, and lakeside barbecue in Tahoe City.
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