Featured rescues/shelters
Compassion Without Borders
Santa Rosa
Compassion without Borders (CWOB) brings brighter futures to animals in need on both sides of the border.
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Countryside Rescue
Santa Rosa
In Santa Rosa, within the picturesque Sonoma County in California Wine Country, Countryside Rescue stands as a beacon of hope for abandoned and homeless animals.
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Dogwood Animal Rescue Project
Santa Rosa
Dogwood Animal Rescue Project, located in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California Wine Country, is a foster-based, mostly volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and placing animals in safe, nurturing homes.
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Herd It Through
Santa Rosa
Herd It Through the Grapevine Herding Dog Rescue, an all-volunteer organization based in Santa Rosa, CA, is dedicated to the rescue, care, and...
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Humane Society of Sonoma
Santa Rosa
In California's picturesque Sonoma County, the Humane Society of Sonoma County (HSSC) stands as a beacon of hope and compassion for animals in need.
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Muttopia
Santa Rosa
Muttopia, a renowned rescue facility in Santa Rosa, CA, occupies a serene 3.5-acre expanse, offering a haven for homeless dogs in need of medical and emotional rehabilitation before finding their forever homes.
Read morePaws for Love Foundation
Santa Rosa
The Paws for Love Foundation, located in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California Wine Country, is a beacon of hope for shelter animals in need.
Read morePuppy Lifesaver
Santa Rosa
Puppy Lifesaver Rescue, a non-profit, no-kill dog rescue organization based in Sonoma County, serves as a beacon of hope for dogs in need throughout California.
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Santa Rosa
Soft Paws Rescue, a 501c3 nonprofit in Santa Rosa, is dedicated to connecting homeless, stray, and abused pets with their perfect forever home.
Read moreSonoma County Animal Services
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Animal Services is is a limited admission animal shelter committed to serving the public in the care and well being of animals, both domestic and livestock, throughout the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County, the city of Santa Rosa and the town of Windsor
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Santa Rosa
The Sonoma Humane Society's primary Center for Animals in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, is a vital resource for lost dogs in the area.
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Secret mountain hikes with dogs in California
California's best dog-friendly mountain hikes hide in national forests and regional parks, far from the famous national parks that ban pets on trails. Dawn in the Sierra Nevada is a quiet, pink-tinted secret. My dog, Scout, knows it before I…
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Not every California town loves your dog
Not every California town is dog-friendly. Breed bans, strict leash laws, hefty fines and park restrictions vary widely from city to city. Before you travel, check local ordinances so you and your pup don't get caught off guard.
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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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Top 5 dog-friendly adventures in the California deserts
From Joshua Tree's Barker Dam Trail to Anza-Borrego's palm oasis hike and Lake Cahuilla's shoreline, the California deserts serve up five outstanding adventures for dogs and their humans. Leash up and explore. Hike the Barker Dam Trail, Joshua Tree National…
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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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Unique outdoor adventures
Greater Palm Springs offers dog-friendly adventures well beyond hiking trails. Watch championship polo in Indio, tour vintage warbirds at the Palm Springs Air Museum, camp at Lake Cahuilla, or stroll through Moorten Botanical Garden with your leashed pup.
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