Featured rescues/shelters
Northern California Italian
Vacaville
Italian Greyhound Rescue is a service provided for Italian Greyhounds that have been abandoned at animal shelters, taken from abusive homes, or surrendered to Italian Greyhound Rescue due to the death or divorce of the former owner.
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SPCA of Solano County
Vacaville
The SPCA of Solano County is a privately funded non-profit organization devoted to improving the lives of companion animals through rescue, sheltering, and adoption services.
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Humane Society of the North
Vallejo
Located in Vallejo, within the picturesque Solano County in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Humane Society of the North Bay (HSNB) stands as a beacon of hope for homeless animals.
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Elmira
Pits R' Us, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Elmira, Solano County, in the San Francisco Bay Area, is dedicated to aiding stray, abandoned, and neglected animals.
Read morePups ‘n’ Purrz
Benicia
Pups ‘n’ Purrz is a dog food and supplies shop in Benicia in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
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Fairfield
Solano County Animal Care Division is responsible for the care of all stray, injured, abandoned, and unwanted animals for the seven surrounding cities: Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo.
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Benicia
Solano County Friends of Animals (SCFOA) is a distinguished 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Benicia, Solano County, within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.
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Dog-friendly Sacramento River Delta: where to take your pup
If you're scouting a spring getaway that doesn't require a four-hour drive or a June reservation made in February, point the car east from the Bay Area toward the Sacramento River Delta.
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California’s best dog-friendly sports bars
Catch the big game with your dog at these 10 California sports bars, from Riddick's in Redding to spots in Big Bear, Fort Bragg and South Lake Tahoe. Few things are better than catching the big game with good friends…
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Vacaville: Your wine country HQ
Vacaville offers affordable, dog-friendly lodging just 30 minutes from Napa Valley and even closer to the laid-back Suisun Valley wine region. Between tastings, enjoy off-leash play at Lagoon Valley Dog Park and patio dining downtown. For wine lovers craving a…
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Affordable hotels near wine country? We’re all ears.
Vacaville offers affordable pet-friendly hotels with easy access to Napa, Sonoma and Suisun Valley wineries. Stay for less, sip world-class wines, and enjoy dog parks, patio dining and public art with your pup along the way.
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Pup-tastic adventures in the great outdoors
Vacaville's mild climate and 30-plus parks make it a prime destination for outdoor fun with dogs. Hike the trails at Lagoon Valley Park or let pups play fetch at Alamo Creek Park.
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Patios, playtime and pup-friendly businesses
Vacaville's dog-friendly culture shines through its renovated dog parks, pet-welcoming breweries and charming downtown shopping. Sip craft beers at The Brass Tap's yappy hour and browse pet boutiques like Sweet Pea's.
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