Featured rescues/shelters
Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden
Grass Valley
Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) Keeshond Rescue organization located in Grass Valley, Nevada County, in Gold Country.
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Center for Animal Protection
Grass Valley
The Center for Animal Protection and Education (CAPE) in Grass Valley, Nevada County, is a haven for animal lovers seeking to make a difference.
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Chow Chow rescue
Grass Valley
Tim and Lauren Rossovich founded CCRSF in 2001 in memory of their chow chow Thai Pai. CCRSF works hard to reduce the number of euthanasias performed on adoptable chow chows and their mixes through adoption.
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Rescue For Pet Sake
Grass Valley
Rescue For Pet Sake is an all-volunteer nonprofit group based in Grass Valley, Nevada County, within the beautiful Gold Country region.
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AnimalSave
Grass Valley
AnimalSave is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Truckee in California’s Lake Tahoe dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
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Grass Valley
Sammie's Friends in Grass Valley, Nevada County, is more than just a non-profit organization - it's a sanctuary for our furry companions in need.
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17 dog-friendly vacation rentals in the Gold Country
17 dog-friendly vacation rentals across the Gold Country, from Arnold to Twain Harte, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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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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Dog’s guide to autumn: 5 Northern California day trips
Autumn in Northern California means cooler trails, colorful foliage and fewer crowds. These five dog-friendly day trips cover Apple Hill orchards, Gold Rush towns, ocean bluffs and redwood groves, each one perfect for a fall road trip with your pup.
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Airstreams, dog-friendly glamping and more
Glamping with your dog is booming in California. AutoCamp's vintage Airstream parks, safari-style tents at Camp Nauvoo, and platform tents at Mendocino Grove all welcome four-legged guests who prefer plush beds over sleeping bags. Vintage travel-trailers, "glamping" tents and luxury…
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Stroller-friendly hikes for wheels, feet and paws
California offers plenty of paved, stroller-friendly trails where dogs are welcome too. From Lake Tahoe's Lam Watah Trail to San Francisco's Crissy Field and the historic Independence Trail near Nevada City, these paths work for wheels, feet and paws alike.
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Dog-friendly Highway 20 preserves beckon in spring
The Sierra foothills along Highway 20 between Marysville and Nevada City burst with wildflowers and waterfalls each spring. South Yuba River State Park and the vast Spenceville Wildlife Area both offer gorgeous, dog-friendly trails worth a weekend trip.
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