Featured rescues/shelters
Bay Area German Shepherd
Novato
We love German Shepherd Dogs for all the same reasons you are looking here today. They are loyal, intelligent and beautiful animals and it breaks our hearts to think of them suffering or dying in shelters.
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Hopalong and Second Chance
Novato
Hopalong & Second Chance Rescue is a dedicated animal rescue organization in Northern California, serving the Novato community in Marin County. Committed to saving adoptable animals from euthanasia, they offer a range of adoption and prevention services.
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Marin Humane
Novato
Marin Humane, located in Novato, Marin County, in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a renowned organization dedicated to bringing animals and humans together, creating lasting bonds that enrich homes and communities.
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Marin Humane – Lost Dogs
Novato
Marin Humane is required to hold stray animals for six days, although they try to hold them longer.
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Why Marin County is a dog's paradise in spring If you haven't taken your dog across the Golden Gate Bridge yet this spring, you're running out of excuses.
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Dog-friendly Marin beyond Bolinas and Stinson
Beyond Bolinas and Stinson, Marin County has an entire weekend of dog-friendly trails, brewpubs, and redwood hikes the locals don't post about. Here's where we actually go.
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Where to adopt a dog in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has dozens of rescue groups across San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, North Bay, and Wine Country. We round up the shelters, breed-specific rescues, and senior dog sanctuaries ready to match you with your next…
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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
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DogTrekker’s official spring/summer event guide is live!
DogTrekker's spring and summer 2025 event guide highlights pup-friendly fundraisers across California. From Pasadena Humane's Wiggle Waggle Walk to the Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash and Woofstock Chico, your participation supports rescue efforts that change animal lives.
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Welcome to spring – and the 2024 event season!
Spring kicks off a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from the Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash and SF Giants Dog Days at Oracle Park to adoption fundraisers, costume contests, and brewery tasting tours. Here are our top picks through…
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