Featured rescues/shelters
California Airedale Terrier
San Jose
The California Airedale Terrier Club, based in San Jose, serves the Bay Area and its environs, boasting a membership of nearly 100 Airedale lovers.
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Companion Animal Rescue Effort
San Jose
Established in 1987, the Companion Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) is a distinguished nonprofit, all-volunteer animal rescue organization located in Santa Clara County. C.A.R.E.
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Nike Animal Rescue Foundation
San Jose
Nike Animal Rescue Foundation (NARF) is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization established in 1985 in San Jose, California.
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Other Living Things
Sunnyvale
"Other Living Things, located in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, is a go-to destination for pet owners seeking a wide array of products for their beloved warm-blooded companions.
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Our Pack, Inc.
San Jose
"Our Pack, Inc. is a renowned rescue, education, and training organization based in San Jose, serving the Santa Clara County and the broader San Francisco Bay Area community.
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Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden
Los Altos
Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK) is an esteemed all-volunteer, non-profit Keeshond Rescue organization serving Los Altos, Santa Clara County, and the broader San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreBorder Collie Rescue
Gilroy
Border Collie Rescue of Northern California (BCRNC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of the Border Collie.
Read moreCopper’s Dream Rescue
Sunnyvale
Copper's Dream Rescue, located in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a beacon of hope for dogs and cats in need.
Read moreCounty of Santa Clara Animal
San Martin
The County of Santa Clara Animal Services Center is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of animals in their communities. They take in about 4,000 animals each year, from pot-bellied pigs to parakeets.
Read moreGerman Shepherd Rescue
Cupertino
German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California (GSRNC) regularly adopts dogs to residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties.
Read moreHumane Society Silicon Valley
Milpitas
Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter in Milpitas, Santa Clara County, within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreJake’s Wish Dog Rescue
San Martin
Jake's Wish Dog Rescue, located in San Jose, CA, is a reputable non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to rescuing dogs in need from surrounding communities.
Read morePalo Alto Animal Services
Palo Alto
The Animal Control Officers of Palo Alto Police Department provide complete Animal Control services to the cities of Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills.
Read morePup Plaza
San Jose
Pup Plaza in San Jose, Santa Clara County, is a premier dog community center dedicated to fostering the bond between dogs and their owners.
Read moreRhodesian Ridgeback Rescue
Santa Clara
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue of Northern California, located in Santa Clara, serves as a beacon of hope for this majestic breed.
Read moreSan Jose Animal Care Center
San Jose
San Jose Animal Care & Services, located in San Jose, Santa Clara County, is a vital resource for pet owners in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreSilicon Valley Animal Control
Santa Clara
The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, is a vital resource for lost dogs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreSilicon Valley Pet Project
San Jose
Silicon Valley Pet Project (SVPP) is a nonprofit organization of volunteers committed to saving local at-risk shelter pets through rescue, community involvement and education.
Read moreSouth Bay Purebred Rescue
San Jose
South Bay Purebred Rescue is a dog rescue and shelter organization in San Jose in California’s San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreSouth County Tail Waggers
Gilroy
South County Tail Waggers, a 501(c)(3) dog-rescue organization based in Gilroy, CA, serves all of South County in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreThe Perfect Dog
Milpitas
In Milpitas, The Perfect Dog is more than just a rescue and shelter - it's a haven for our four-legged friends in need.
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Why Bay Area leash rules aren’t bureaucracy
The Bay Area is arguably the best urban dog-hiking region in America. Here's why its leash rules exist — and why following them protects access.
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Where to adopt a dog in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has dozens of rescue groups across San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, North Bay, and Wine Country. We round up the shelters, breed-specific rescues, and senior dog sanctuaries ready to match you with your next…
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in the Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area offers one of the most extensive networks of accessible, dog-friendly trails in California. From the paved waterfront promenades of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to the wide levee paths maintained by the East Bay…
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DogTrekker® 15th anniversary
DogTrekker.com celebrates 15 years of helping California dog lovers travel together, supporting animal welfare groups and inspiring millions of readers since launching in June 2011. DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind --…
Read morePawsh on the mountain: a dog day at Chaminade
Chaminade Resort in Santa Cruz hosts Pawsh Retreat on August 24, featuring dog pools, pet massages, agility games, a canine fashion show and adoptable pups. Admission is free with a suggested donation benefiting the Santa Cruz SPCA.
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Capitol Corridor’s pet-friendly rail program marks successful first year
The Capitol Corridor's Pets Onboard program has carried over 1,000 pets between Sacramento, Oakland and San Jose in its first year. Small dogs and cats ride for $29 each way, giving pet owners a practical alternative to highway traffic.
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