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Kern 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.
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Traveling with your dog in the California deserts
California's desert landscapes offer a unique adventure for dogs and their people. From Death Valley's sweeping vistas to Joshua Tree's scenic drives and Anza-Borrego's rugged trails, careful planning and plenty of water will keep your pup safe and happy.
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Pet-friendly accommodations in the California deserts
The California deserts offer pet-friendly lodging from Death Valley to Greater Palm Springs. Stay at rustic motels near Joshua Tree, luxury resorts in Anza-Borrego, or the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs with your dog by your side. Find pet-friendly accommodations…
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Dog-friendly hikes in Greater Palm Springs
Greater Palm Springs offers dog-friendly desert hikes with mountain panoramas and fresh desert air. Try the Homme/Adams Park loop with its off-leash area, the challenging Homestead Trail, or 17 miles of paths at Mission Creek Preserve. The California desert region…
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Top 5 dog-friendly adventures in the California deserts
From Joshua Tree's Barker Dam Trail to Anza-Borrego's palm oasis hike and Lake Cahuilla's shoreline, the California deserts serve up five outstanding adventures for dogs and their humans. Leash up and explore. Hike the Barker Dam Trail, Joshua Tree National…
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Raving about Redding
Redding in March means green hills, blossoming orchards, and comfortable temperatures for dog hiking. Walk the Sundial Bridge, follow the Sacramento River Trail toward Shasta Dam, or loop through the McConnell Arboretum.
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Moseying around the Mojave
The 1.6-million-acre Mojave National Preserve offers winter adventurers rose-hued dunes, Joshua tree forests, and ghost towns to explore with leashed dogs. A high-clearance vehicle opens up hundreds of miles of dirt roads through this rugged San Bernardino County landscape.
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