Featured rescues/shelters
Orange County Humane Society
Huntington Beach
The Orange County Humane Society (OCHS) in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is a dedicated refuge for lost and unwanted animals in the city of Garden Grove.
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Orange County SPCA
Huntington Beach
OCSPCA began in 1984 as a small group of dedicated animal lovers in Orange County coming together to form an organization dedicated to helping Orange County residents and animals.
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Annie’s Blankets
Aptos
Annie's Blankets is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Aptos in California’s Central Coast dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
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Huntington Beach
Westie Rescue of Orange County & Beyond, located in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding loving homes for West Highland White Terriers.
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Stanford Inn: Green, gorgeous and welcoming for 45 years
The Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino celebrates 45 years of welcoming dogs with ocean-view rooms, plant-based dining, spa services and nature walks. This eco-resort treats four-legged guests like family, with treats, beds and coastal trails nearby.
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Just a few rooms left for Pup Palooza!
Little River Inn hosts Pup Palooza, a lively spring celebration benefiting the Mendocino Coast Humane Society. Dog painting, wine tasting, training workshops, and costume contests fill the day, and lodging packages make it easy to stay the full weekend.
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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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Flavors of the Peninsula, dog by your side
The San Francisco Peninsula’s Flavors of the Peninsula runs April 23 through May 3, 2026, inviting dog parents to explore a region defined by coastal views, neighborhood gems and global cuisine. From Half Moon Bay to bayside communities, participating restaurants…
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails on the Central Coast
California’s Central Coast stretches from Santa Cruz to Ventura, encompassing some of the most dramatic coastline in the state. For travelers with mobility challenges — and their loyal four-legged companions — this region offers a surprising number of paved paths…
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