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High Sierra Animal Rescue
Portola
High Sierra Animal Rescue (HSAR) is a dedicated nonprofit organization, established in 1999, with a mission to save lives and unite families with their perfect companions.
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Temecula with your dog: a guide to wine country
Temecula wine country is a playground for dogs and their people, with pup-friendly wineries, scenic hiking trails at the Santa Rosa Plateau, a walkable Old Town and plenty of outdoor dining options. Traveling with your dog can transform an ordinary…
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Dip into some desert sunshine
Southern California's desert regions come alive in winter, and dog-friendly Temecula is at the center of it all. Stroll Old Town with your pup, visit pet-welcoming wineries, hike desert trails, and enjoy patio dining with vineyard views. California's desert regions…
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High Sierra Animal Rescue
High Sierra Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter founded in 1999, has saved over 4,000 dogs and placed them in loving homes. The organization provides spay and neuter services, humane education, and specialized care for dogs that need extra attention.
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Camp Layman, a doggie delight in the High Sierra
Camp Layman near Graeagle offers rustic 1920s cabins just a short walk from swimming and fishing in the Feather River. Dogs get their own blankets, and the quiet Sierra setting is perfect for hiking and trail sniffing.
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Top five off-the-beaten-path dog hikes in Shasta Cascade
Most Shasta Cascade hike lists start and end with Burney Falls, Whiskeytown Falls and Lake Siskiyou Trail. Fine hikes — but not the only ones. Here are five dog-friendly trails from our DogTrekker directory that don’t crowd the Google results…
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Plan a summer reset in the Shasta Cascade region
Northern California's Shasta Cascade region spans eight counties packed with national and state parks, trails, lakes and pet-friendly towns. From Mount Shasta's peaks to Burney Falls, spring brings wildflowers and ideal conditions for exploring with your dog.
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