Featured rescues/shelters
BONES Pet Rescue
Covelo
BONES Pet Rescue, (Better Options for Neglected Strays), is a nonprofit rescue and sanctuary with a focus on elderly, disabled and hospice animals. BONES is home to all types of animals, but primarily dogs and cats.
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Borrow a Buddy
Fort Bragg
In Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, on the North Coast, dog lovers can embark on a unique adventure with Borrow a Buddy.
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Animal Rescue of Anderson
Boonville
Animal Rescue of Anderson Valley in Boonville, El Dorado County, is a haven for dogs and cats in need of care and compassion.
Read moreHumane Society for Inland
Redwood Valley
Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County is a 501c3 nonprofit animal rescue in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California Wine Country. They are dedicated to providing a safe haven for displaced animals, offering care, and facilitating adoptions.
Read moreMendocino Coast Humane Society
Fort Bragg
The Mendocino Coast Humane Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that was created by Coastal residents who wanted a ‘no-kill’ alternative to the County’s Animal Control.
Read moreMendocino County Animal Services
Ukiah
Mendocino County Animal Services, located in Ukiah, California, is a vital resource for lost and stray animals in Mendocino County.
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Splash hits: Summer delights for water-loving dogs
The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California's rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes welcome four-legged family members with paw-some adventures.
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Rove the rivers and coastline of magical Mendocino
Few places cater to water-loving canines like Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, Too. A perennial DogTrekker favorite, this Mendocino coast mainstay runs guided tours and rents dog-friendly watersports equipment on the Stanford Inn grounds. Innkeepers Joan and Jeff Stanford have…
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Stanford Inn: Green, gorgeous and welcoming for 45 years
The Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino celebrates 45 years of welcoming dogs with ocean-view rooms, plant-based dining, spa services and nature walks. This eco-resort treats four-legged guests like family, with treats, beds and coastal trails nearby.
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Redwoods, shallow roots, and dogs on fire roads
Coast redwoods have roots just 6-12 feet deep but 100 feet wide. Here's why that shapes where your dog can walk in California's redwood parks.
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Roosevelt elk and dogs: rules for the North Coast
Roosevelt elk, bears, seal pups, plovers — California's North Coast is thick with wildlife. Here's exactly what to do when your dog meets them.
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Pups for the planet: leaving only paw prints
This Earth Day, DogTrekker is celebrating something worth wagging about: our community. A recent reader survey shows 99% of you pack it in and pack it out, and 95% leash up in sensitive habitats. Now, that’s a pack worth howling…
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