Other rescues/shelters
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.
Read moreHappy 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.
Read moreHolly’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.
Read moreLabrador Rescuers
La Mesa
Labrador Rescuers, based in La Mesa, San Diego County, Southern California, is a dedicated organization established to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome stray, abandoned, or unwanted Labrador Retrievers.
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Inland bounty in Monterey County
Beyond Carmel's famous off-leash beach, Garland Ranch Regional Park in Carmel Valley offers miles of off-leash trails, swimming holes in the Carmel River and dog-friendly water fountains. Hikes range from a flat 1.4-mile loop to a strenuous ridge climb.
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Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from San Diego to Sacramento, patio season hits full stride, and the margaritas flow. And if you have a dog? You’re…
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Dog-friendly North County San Diego coast
North County San Diego's coast links Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, and Carlsbad by Highway 101 and Interstate 5. Expect off-leash beaches, resort and boutique lodging, walkable village districts, and a deep bench of dog-friendly patio dining.
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Dog-friendly San Diego: the complete guide
San Diego offers one of California's deepest dog-friendly lineups: off-leash beaches at Ocean Beach and Fiesta Island, 60-plus pet-welcoming hotels, dozens of patio restaurants, and easy day trips to Coronado, Del Mar, and Temecula wine country.
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Southern California
Southern California’s diverse landscape — from mountain lakes to desert oases to coastal bluffs — offers a surprising number of paved and accessible trails where handlers with mobility needs and their dogs can enjoy the outdoors together. Whether we’re talking…
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Dog-friendly patios in California: Your spring outdoor dining guide
Spring in California means one thing for dog owners: patio season is officially open. California legalized dogs on restaurant patios in 2014, and since then the dining scene for pup parents has only grown. Our statewide guide to dog-friendly outdoor…
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