Dog-Friendly Rescues/Shelters near High Sierra Region

Featured rescues/shelters

Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden

Grass Valley

Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) Keeshond Rescue organization located in Grass Valley, Nevada County, in Gold Country.

Center for Animal Protection

Grass Valley

The Center for Animal Protection and Education (CAPE) in Grass Valley, Nevada County, is a haven for animal lovers seeking to make a difference.

Tim and Lauren Rossovich founded CCRSF in 2001 in memory of their chow chow Thai Pai. CCRSF works hard to reduce the number of euthanasias performed on adoptable chow chows and their mixes through adoption.

Humane Society

Truckee

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a leading animal rescue organization dedicated to saving and enhancing the lives of pets through adoption, community spay/neuter, and humane education programs.

Nevada County Animal Control

Nevada City

Nevada County Animal Control Division, located in Nevada City within the Gold Country region, is a vital resource for Lost Dogs in the area. They oversee Animal Control Operations and manage the Sammie's Friends Animal Shelter Contract.

Pound Puppy Rescue

Nevada City

Pound Puppy Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2001. They rescue approximately 400 puppies every year.

Rescue For Pet Sake

Grass Valley

Rescue For Pet Sake is an all-volunteer nonprofit group based in Grass Valley, Nevada County, within the beautiful Gold Country region.

Scooter’s Pals

Nevada City

Scooter's Pals provides, as resources allow, foster and forever homes for abused or abandoned dogs scheduled to be killed in local and nearby shelters.

SPCA of Mariposa County

Mariposa

SPCA of Mariposa County is a dog-friendly pet care located in Mariposa, California, in beautiful Mariposa County — the gateway to Yosemite National Park. Rated 4.5/5 on Google (158 reviews).

A-Pal Humane Society

Jackson

Founded in 1978 by a group of compassionate Amador County residents, A-PAL Humane Society in Jackson is dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of animals in the region.

Amador County Animal Control

Jackson

Amador County Animal Control, located in Jackson, San Diego County, Southern California, is a vital resource for pet owners in need.

AnimalSave

Grass Valley

AnimalSave is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Truckee in California’s Lake Tahoe dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.

Mono County Animal Control

Bridgeport

Mono County Animal Control, located in Bridgeport, Mono County, in the Eastern Sierra region, is a vital public health and safety enforcement agency committed to safeguarding both people and animals.