Other rescues/shelters
Solano 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 moreThrow Me a Bone Dog Rescue
Oakley
In East Contra Costa County, Throw Me a Bone Dog Rescue stands as a beacon of hope for our four-legged friends in need.
Read moreUmbrella of Hope Rescue
Pittsburg
Umbrella of Hope Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in East Contra Costa County, California, is a beacon of hope for animals in need.
Read moreValley Humane Society
Pleasanton
Valley Humane Society is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Pleasanton in California’s San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
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