Other rescues/shelters
ATRA
Somis
Abandoned Terrier Rescue Association (ATRA) in Somis, Ventura County, Southern California, is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and providing care for terriers in need.
Read moreChihuahuas of the Valley
Newbury Park
"Chihuahuas of the Valley is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to saving small and toy breed dogs from high kill shelters and providing them with a second chance at a loving home.
Read moreDaisyLu Ranch
Camarillo
Located in beautiful Camarillo, California, DaisyLu Ranch is a 501(3)c non-profit senior dog rescue and sanctuary where animals have a loving and warm place to live out their lives.
Read moreWest Coast Labrador Retriever
Simi Valley
West Coast Labrador Retriever Rescue (WCLRR) in Simi Valley, Ventura County, Southern California, is a beacon of hope for abandoned and unwanted Labrador and Golden Retrievers.
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