Other rescues/shelters
American Fox Terrier Rescue
Pacific Grove
American Fox Terrier Rescue - Northern California is a dedicated group of individuals and small volunteer teams across the US and Canada who rescue Wire and Smooth Fox Terriers from shelters and help find them loving homes.
Read moreAnimal Friends Rescue Project
Pacific Grove
Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Pacific Grove, California, serving as a beacon of hope for abandoned and abused companion animals in Monterey County.
Read moreMonterey Bay Labrador
Monterey
Levi, adopted from Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue is a small, close knit group of lab rescue “pros” who love labs and have many as part of their own families.
Read moreMonterey County
Salinas
Monterey County Animal Services, in collaboration with the City of Salinas Animal Services, operates harmoniously under one roof at 160 Hitchcock Road. This unified effort ensures a streamlined approach to animal welfare in the region.
Read morePeace of Mind Dog Rescue
Pacific Grove
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue (POMDR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009. Their mission is to be a resource and advocate for senior dogs and senior people on California’s Central Coast.
Read moreSPCA for Monterey County
Salinas
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County is a nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905.
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8 dog-friendly cabins in Monterey and Big Sur
8 dog-friendly cabins across Monterey and Big Sur, from Big Sur to Pacific Grove, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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Central Coast nesting season: a dog owner’s calendar
Month-by-month guide to Central Coast beach closures for snowy plover nesting, plus dog-friendly beaches that stay open March through September.
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An easy California dog trip for seniors
California suits seniors traveling with dogs when the trip is built around short drives, easy walks, cooler weather and stops with clear pet rules.
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California’s best dog-friendly resorts
Resorts are different from hotels. A hotel is somewhere you sleep between activities. A resort is the activity — grounds you can walk for an hour, restaurants and bars on the property, water access, real space for a dog to…
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Dog-friendly Bay Area spring getaways under 2 hours
Five spring dog-friendly escapes under two hours from San Francisco or Oakland: Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, Healdsburg and the Russian River, Calistoga and upper Napa, Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast, and Santa Cruz on the edge of Monterey…
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Dog-friendly Big Sur: what’s allowed and what’s not
State parks ban dogs from Big Sur trails, but beaches on Los Padres National Forest land welcome leashed dogs. We map the off-limits parks, the beaches where dogs can run, and dog-friendly lodging across every budget.
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