Featured rescues/shelters
BADRAP
Oakland
BADRAP, a nationally recognized resource for pit bull dogs and their owners, offers a range of services in the Oakland area.
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East Bay SPCA-Oakland
Oakland
The East Bay SPCA has helped injured, lost and abandoned animals since 1874 making 2024 its 150th Anniversary! Today they serve Alameda and Contra Costa Counties at sites in Dublin and Oakland.
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Heartfelt Hound Rescue
Oakland
Heartfelt Hound Rescue, located in Oakland, Alameda County, is a dedicated dog rescue and placement service focusing on hound breeds.
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Rocket Dog Rescue
Oakland
Rocket Dog Rescue (RDR) is a volunteer based organization serving the greater Bay Area, dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned dogs from overcrowded animal shelters.
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Nobody’s Perfekt Dogs
Oakland
Nobody’s Perfekt Dogs, located in Oakland, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, is a dog rescue organization specializing in providing a second chance to dogs deemed as a "rescue of last resort." They work closely with shelters that have exhausted all other options, preventing
Read morePALS East Bay
Oakland
PALS East Bay is a tiny but mighty nonprofit organization dedicated to helping East Bay pets access free vaccines and providing direct services to pets belonging to people experiencing homelessness.
Read moreWren Yorkie Rescue
Oakland
Wren Yorkie Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue group based in Oakland, CA, has been dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Yorkshire terriers since 1995.
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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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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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California’s housing crisis is overcrowding animal shelters
California's soaring rents and strict no-pet rental policies are forcing owners to surrender beloved dogs and cats. Shelters from Los Angeles to Oakland are overflowing as housing instability becomes the leading cause of pet relinquishment statewide.
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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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Planning a pet getaway? Airlines just changed the rules
Airlines have tightened pet travel rules, limiting cabin spots, ending emotional support animal policies and enforcing stricter crate requirements. California dog owners need to book early, prepare paperwork and plan ahead for smooth flights.
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Capitol Corridor’s pet-friendly rail program marks successful first year
The Capitol Corridor's Pets Onboard program has carried over 1,000 pets between Sacramento, Oakland and San Jose in its first year. Small dogs and cats ride for $29 each way, giving pet owners a practical alternative to highway traffic.
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