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Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue
Tehachapi
Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Tehachapi, Kern County, is dedicated to saving the lives of shelter animals in the Central Valley.
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The California Desert Region
California's desert regions offer fantastic fall and winter getaways with your dog. Drive through Joshua Tree, explore dirt roads at Anza Borrego, stargaze in Borrego Springs or camp among surreal rock formations in California City. The Greater Palm Springs area…
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Marley’s Mutts: Tehachapi dog rescue with a prison program
Marley's Mutts in Tehachapi rescues the dogs others pass over, from giant mastiffs to mangled mutts. Their prison training program pairs inmates with shelter dogs, teaching both new skills while preparing the animals for loving forever homes.
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Traveling with your dog in the California deserts
California's desert landscapes offer a unique adventure for dogs and their people. From Death Valley's sweeping vistas to Joshua Tree's scenic drives and Anza-Borrego's rugged trails, careful planning and plenty of water will keep your pup safe and happy.
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Pet-friendly accommodations in the California deserts
The California deserts offer pet-friendly lodging from Death Valley to Greater Palm Springs. Stay at rustic motels near Joshua Tree, luxury resorts in Anza-Borrego, or the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs with your dog by your side. Find pet-friendly accommodations…
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Dog-friendly hikes in Greater Palm Springs
Greater Palm Springs offers dog-friendly desert hikes with mountain panoramas and fresh desert air. Try the Homme/Adams Park loop with its off-leash area, the challenging Homestead Trail, or 17 miles of paths at Mission Creek Preserve. The California desert region…
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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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