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Coastal Animal Services
San Clemente
Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) in San Clemente, Orange County, Southern California, is a dedicated organization focused on rehoming stray and unwanted animals.
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California offers countless adventures for dogs and their owners, from the off-leash sands of Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach to the trails of Garland Ranch Regional Park in Carmel.
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Dog-friendly Laguna Beach and the Orange County coast
The Orange County coast is a dog-friendly paradise The Orange County coastline — stretching from Huntington Beach through Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Dana Point — is one of the most dog-friendly stretches of coast in Southern California. With dog…
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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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The dog parks worth driving to in Orange County
Orange County has a dog park problem, but it’s the good kind: too many solid options and not enough weekends. The county stretches from beach towns to inland suburbs, and the dog parks reflect that range. Some are sandy and…
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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
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2025 award-winning dog-friendly hotels
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