Featured rescues/shelters
Pug Rescue of Northern California
Concord
Pug Rescue of Northern California, formerly known as Pug Rescue of Sacramento, is a reputable non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming pugs and pug mixes from various locations across Northern California.
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Bay Area Animal Rescue Crew
Concord
Bay Area Animal Rescue Crew (BAARC) in Concord, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, is a compassionate organization founded in August 2015 by a group of friends dedicated to rescuing animals in need.
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Concord
PetSmart Concord is a dog food and supplies shop in Concord in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
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Hop on, paws up: JSX makes dog travel easy
JSX lets dogs fly in the cabin on 30-seat jets with no security lines and no cargo holds. Pups up to 79 pounds ride beside you on routes connecting Burbank, Oakland, Napa and other California cities, making weekend getaways stress-free.
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Pleasant Hill has gone to the dogs!
Pleasant Hill makes a fantastic Bay Area base camp for dog owners. With off-leash trails winding through Briones Regional Park's 6,250 oak-studded acres and welcoming hotels and restaurants downtown, this Contra Costa County gem has everything pups and people need.
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Concord Taco Trail
Concord's Taco Trail features over 40 family-owned taquerias serving everything from al pastor to filet mignon tacos, and most are dog-friendly. Walk it off at nearby parks, trails and open spaces like Black Diamond Mines and Lime Ridge.
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Lodging for furry friends and their families
Concord's newest hotel, the Hampton Inn, offers outstanding dog-friendly service just a mile from Todos Santos Plaza. It joins four other pet-welcoming properties in town, and the free Concord Perro Trail guide maps out dog-friendly restaurants, parks, and tap rooms.
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Engage with Concord’s creative side
Downtown Concord's colorful mural scene makes for a fun, dog-friendly walking tour near Todos Santos Plaza. Grab a mural map, stroll past eye-catching street art, and stop at dog-welcoming spots like Side Gate Brewery and Beer Garden along the way.
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Take a walk through time
Concord's Todos Santos Plaza has been a community gathering place since 1869. Leash up your dog and take a free audio walking tour past Spanish-inspired architecture and a jazz memorial honoring Dave Brubeck.
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