Other rescues/shelters
HART
Cambria
HART is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Cambria in California’s Central Coast dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreMeade Canine Rescue Foundation
Creston
Located in the picturesque town of Creston in San Luis Obispo County, the Meade Canine Rescue Foundation (MCRF) stands as a beacon of hope for dogs in need.
Read moreSan Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo
The mission of the San Luis Obispo County Division of Animal Services is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of domestic animals and the people they serve through public education, enforcement of applicable laws, and the humane care and rehoming of impounded and sheltered
Read moreSecond Chance
Templeton
Located in Templeton, Second Chance at Love Humane Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of dogs in dire need.
Read moreWoods Humane Society
San Luis Obispo
Established in 1955, Woods Humane Society stands as an independent nonprofit organization committed to the compassionate care of homeless dogs and cats in San Luis Obispo County.
Read moreWoods Humane Society
Atascadero
Woods Humane Society - North County, located in Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, is a renowned animal rescue and shelter facility.
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