Other rescues/shelters
El Dorado County
Diamond Springs
El Dorado County Animal Services coordinates foster and volunteer programs, educates the community on pet overpopulation, and helps people who have lost or found a pet. Animal Services also inspects and licenses animal establishments and kennels.
Read moreEl Dorado County German
Shingle Springs
El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue (EDCGSR) is a non profit corporation providing refuge for German Shepherds serving El Dorado County in Northern California.
Read moreEl Dorado Humane Society
Diamond Springs
The El Dorado Humane Society, located in Diamond Springs, El Dorado County, is an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving stray and abandoned animals in the region.
Read moreFoothill Dog Rescue
Shingle Springs
Foothill Dog Rescue of the Sierras, located in Shingle Springs, El Dorado County, is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to re-homing dogs from high-kill shelters and owners who can no longer care for them.
Read moreHartsong Ranch
Greenwood
In the serene Sierra Nevada foothills, Hartsong Ranch is a sanctuary like no other for both animals and humans alike.
Read moreNorCal Cocker Rescue
Cameron Park
NorCal Cocker Rescue, established in 2013 by a group of dedicated animal welfare volunteers, is a beacon of hope for at-risk cocker spaniels and spaniel mixes in the greater Northern California area.
Read moreSierra Nevada German Shepherd
Shingle Springs
Sierra Nevada German Shepherd Rescue, located in Shingle Springs, El Dorado County, is a haven for dogs in need throughout Northern California shelters.
Read moreMore Adventures in El Dorado County
Why spring is the best-kept secret in Gold Country
If you've been waiting for the right moment to load up the car and point it toward the Sierra foothills, this is it.
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Tahoe dog trails loved to death — and alternatives
Eagle Falls, Emerald Bay and Mt. Tallac are buckling under crowds. Here are the Tahoe dog trails taking the hit — and quieter alternatives that still deliver.
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Why your dog’s poop is a Lake Tahoe problem
Tahoe's famous blue isn't just scenery — it's chemistry. Here's what your dog's poop actually does to the lake, and how to hike without adding to it.
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4 high-elevation dog-friendly hikes for late wildflower season
California's high country blooms a full month or two after the valleys. Four dog-friendly hikes where wildflowers are still climbing into June and July: Carson Pass, Panther Meadows on Mount Shasta, the June Lake Loop, and the country around Lassen.
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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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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe and the High Sierra offer some of the most breathtaking scenery in California, and the good news is that much of it is accessible to visitors of all mobility levels — along with their dogs. We’ve compiled a…
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