Other rescues/shelters
Pits R’ Us
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 morePupz N Palz
Sacramento
Pupz N Palz is a 501c3 nonprofit. We are a group of local volunteers striving to make a difference in the over populated masses of unwanted pets.
Read moreSmall Dog Rescue
Chico
Small Dog Rescue, Inc. is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization located in Chico, California. This dedicated group of volunteers specializes in rescuing, training, and finding forever homes for small dogs weighing under 20 pounds.
Read moreSolano County Animal Care
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.
Read moreSolano County Friends
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.
Read moreStockton Animal Shelter
Stockton
Stockton Animal Shelter is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Stockton in California’s Central Valley dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreStockton animal shelter
Stockton
Stockton animal shelter is a lost dog resource in Stockton in California’s Central Valley.
Read moreStonecliffe Animal Rescue
Lemoore
Stonecliffe Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) no-kill shelter in Lemoore, CA, has been a beacon of hope for over 7,000 dogs and puppies since its establishment in 2003.
Read moreThe Barking Lot
California City
"Pamper your pet at The Barking Lot. Open every day, except Monday, this dog-friendly haven in California City, Kern County, Central Valley, is a must-visit for pet lovers.
Read moreTown and Country Humane
Orland
Town and Country Humane is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Orland in California’s Central Valley dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreTulare County Animal Services
Tulare
The Tulare Animal Services Sheltering Facility is an open admissions shelter serving the community of Tulare and other contract cities. The shelter takes in stray, injured, sick, vicious, biting and surrendered animals from the public and field services.
Read moreValley Oak SPCA
Visalia
Valley Oak SPCA, established in 1991, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located in Visalia, Tulare County.
Read moreYolo County SPCA – Lost Dogs
Davis
Yolo County SPCA - Lost Dogs is an emergency veterinary or pet services provider in Davis in California’s Central Valley.
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