Featured rescues/shelters
Lily’s Legacy Senior Dog
Petaluma
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization in Petaluma, CA, dedicated to providing a safe and loving home for large breed senior dogs weighing 50+ pounds and aged 7 years or older.
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Golden Gate Basset Rescue
Petaluma
Golden Gate Basset Rescue (GGBR) is a beacon of hope for Basset Hounds in need, located in the picturesque town of Petaluma, located in Sonoma County, California Wine Country.
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Petaluma
The Tiny Pitbull's mission is to find homes for homeless dogs in Sonoma County through a fostering network in the community. Team Tiny Pitbull focuses...
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Dog-friendly breweries in California: your spring patio season guide
Spring patio season is here, and California has more than 350 dog-friendly breweries across the state. From Lagunitas in Petaluma to Firestone Walker in Paso Robles and Cool Beerwerks in Gold Country, here is where to start your paws-and-pints tour.
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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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Sonoma County restaurants dogs never want to leave
Sonoma County restaurants go way beyond dog-tolerant. From Howard Station Cafe's dedicated doggie menu in Occidental to Barndiva's garden patio in Healdsburg, these spots serve up wine country hospitality for humans and their four-legged dining companions.
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California glampsites your dog will dig
A curated guide to California's top dog-friendly glamping escapes, from Mendocino Grove's safari tents under the redwoods to desert retreats and vineyard stays. Each property blends wilderness access with comfortable amenities for you and your pup. Glamping by the sea…
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DogTrekker raised $75,000 during Saving Senior Dogs Week 2023!
DogTrekker partnered with Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary to raise $75,000 during the fifth annual Saving Senior Dogs Week. Ten California rescues and others nationwide benefited from donations that help the most vulnerable older dogs find loving homes.
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Join the DogTrekker challenge!
DogTrekker launched a challenge benefiting Saving Senior Dogs Week, donating $1,000 to help rescue organizations that focus on older dogs. Senior pups are the least likely to be adopted and most at risk in shelters, making this cause especially important.
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