Dog-Friendly Rescues/Shelters near Southern

Featured rescues/shelters

Aussie Rescue SoCal

Perris

Aussie Rescue So Cal Inc. is a dedicated organization in Perris, Riverside County, Southern California, committed to finding loving homes for homeless Australian Shepherds in the region.

The Big Bear Lake Animal Shelter, operated by San Bernardino County, offers essential animal control and shelter services for all unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County, with the exception of the West End unincorporated communities.

County of San Diego

San Diego

The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services, located in San Diego County, Southern California, is a vital resource for dog owners in the region.

Dawg Squad

Los Angeles

The Dawg Squad is a renowned non-profit 501(c)3 corporation based in Los Angeles, dedicated to rescuing dogs from the streets, abusive situations, neglect, and high-kill animal shelters across Southern California.

Delaney’s Dog

Los Angeles

Delaney's Dog, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, is a volunteer-run, all-breed dog rescue dedicated to serving the Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California communities.

Doris Day Animal Foundation

Los Angeles

The Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a renowned nonprofit 501(c)(3) Public Charity dedicated to supporting animals and their devoted caregivers.

FACE Foundation

San Diego

Established in 2006 by a group of veterinarians and concerned community members, the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial grants for animal owners who are unable to afford the cost of their pet’s emergency or

Fur Baby Rescue

Los Angeles

Fur Baby Rescue, located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Southern California, offers a temporary, safe haven for cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens.

German Shepherd Rescue

Newport Beach

German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County (GSROC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity organization in Newport Beach, Orange County, Southern California.

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Rancho Santa Fe

Helen Woodward Animal Center, a distinguished private non-profit organization in San Diego County, has upheld a steadfast commitment to the symbiotic relationship between people and animals for over 45 years.

It’s the Pits

San Diego

"It's The Pits, a 501c3 canine rescue in San Diego County, focuses on coordinating the fostering and adoption of dogs awaiting their forever homes.

L.A. Animal Services

Los Angeles

L.A. Animal Services (LAAS) operates six modern animal shelters in Los Angeles, Southern California, providing top-notch care for approximately 60,000 animals annually.

Labradors and Friends Dog

San Diego

Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group is a 501(c)3 volunteer animal rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless Labradors, Labrador-mixes, and Labrador "friends" from high-kill shelters in California and the southwest.

Lucky Pup 45Dog rescue

San Diego

Located in sunny San Diego, Lucky Pup Dog Rescue has been a beacon of hope for medium and small breed dogs in need since 2010.

Mission Viejo Animal Services

Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo Animal Services, located in Mission Viejo, Orange County, Southern California, is a vital resource for pet owners in the area.

New Beginnings for Animals

Mission Viejo

New Beginnings for Animals, an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization located in Mission Viejo, California, is a beacon of hope for abandoned dogs and cats in overcrowded shelters throughout the state.

Newport Beach Animal Shelter

Newport Beach

The Newport Beach Animal Shelter, located in Orange County, Southern California, is a haven for animals in need.

Paw Prints animal rescue

Newport Beach

Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, Inc., located in Newport Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is an esteemed all-animal, foster-based animal welfare organization dedicated to providing at-risk animals with a second chance at life.

Poodles and Pals

Nuevo

Poodles and Pals of Southern California, a small, non-profit IRS designated 501(c)(3) rescue, is a beacon of hope for poodles in need in Nuevo, Orange County, Southern California.

Pugs ‘N Pals

Newport Beach

Pugs 'N Pals, a non-profit organization based in Newport Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is a beacon of hope for pugs, pug mixes, and other small dogs in need of a loving home.

San Diego Humane Society

Escondido

San Diego Humane Society's Escondido Campus offers a comprehensive lost and found service for the communities of Escondido, San Marcos, and Poway in Southern California.

The Ark Animal Rescue

Mission Viejo

The Ark Animal Rescue, located in Orange County, CA, is a dedicated organization that rescues dogs from high-kill shelters, providing them with a second chance at finding a loving home.

The Pet Rescue Center

Mission Viejo

The Pet Rescue Center in Mission Viejo, Orange County, Southern California, stands as a beacon of hope for at-risk dogs and cats seeking a loving home.

4 Paws 4 Patriots

Temecula

4 Paws 4 Patriots, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, extends its mission to Riverside County, Southern California, offering free service dogs to disabled veterans.

4 Paws 4 Patriots

Menifee

In Menifee, Riverside County, Southern California, 4 Paws 4 Patriots offers a unique haven for dog owners seeking a meaningful connection with their furry companions.

Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue

Beverly Hills

Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue, a 501(c)(3) foundation based in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is committed to saving dogs from euthanasia in local shelters.

Afghan Hound rescue

San Dimas

Afghan Hound Rescue of So. California, Inc. is a reputable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in San Dimas, Los Angeles County, Southern California.

Animal Assistance League

Midway City

Animal Assistance League is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Midway City in California’s Southern California dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.

Animal Hope & Wellness

Sherman Oaks

Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is dedicated to rescuing abused and neglected animals, both locally and internationally.

Animal Town Sanctuary

Hemet

Animal Town Sanctuary is a 501c3 nonprofit group dedicated to rescuing Siberian huskies and malamutes and specializing in seniors.

Baja Dog Rescue

San Ysidro

Baja Dog Rescue, located in San Ysidro, San Diego County, Southern California, is a beacon of hope for dogs in need.

Barks of Love

Fullerton

Barks of Love is recognized as a major resource for the welfare of abandoned and abused animals in Orange County, CA. Their goal is to lower euthanasia rates in all animal shelters.

Basset Hound Rescue

Whittier

Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California (BHRSC) in Whittier, Los Angeles County, is a dedicated sanctuary for distressed, abandoned, injured, or homeless hounds. Their mission is to provide healing and forever families for these hounds in need.

Beagles & Buddies

South El Monte

Beagles & Buddies is a dog rescue and shelter organization in South El Monte in California’s Southern California dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.

Best Friends–Los Angeles

Mission Hills

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is a renowned organization dedicated to the mission of transforming Los Angeles into a no-kill city.

Bichon FurKids

Carlsbad

Based in Southern California, Bichon FurKids is a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for animal companions in need. Their mission is to provide loyal dogs with a second chance at life, ensuring they are cherished and protected.

Bichon Rescue of Orange County

Placentia

Bichon Rescue of Orange County is a non-profit organization committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of neglected, abused, or homeless senior Bichon Frises, Bichon mixes, and other small non-shedding breeds in Placentia, Orange County, Southern California.

Big Bear Animal Shelter

Big Bear Lake

County-operated Big Bear animal shelter offering dog adoptions with spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations included, with adoption fees currently covered through county funding.

Big Love Animal Rescue

Valley Village

Big Love’s team is made of up seasoned rescuers who have spent many years rescuing frightened and abandoned animals of all ages and sizes from sidewalks and dumpsters to alleyways and gutters.

Bill Foundation

Beverly Hills

Bill Foundation, a Los Angeles-based 501c3 non-profit Animal Rescue, is dedicated to rescuing dogs in need.

Boxer Rescue LA

Encino

Boxer Rescue Los Angeles, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, operates with a passion for connecting boxers in need with caring homes in Encino, Los Angeles County, Southern California.

Burbank Animal Shelter

Burbank

The City of Burbank Animal Shelter has been providing quality Animal Control services since the 1950’s.

California GSP Rescue

Bonsall

California GSP Rescue, located in the serene town of Bonsall in San Diego County, Southern California, is a haven for German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs) in need of a loving home.

California Labradors

Oceanside

California Labradors, Retrievers & More Rescue is San Diego’s fastest-growing and most active dog rescue organization. Its volunteers work to rescue thousands of dogs each year and place them in forever homes in and around San Diego.

City of San Bernadino Animal

San Bernardino

City of San Bernadino Animal is a lost dog resource in San Bernardino in California’s Southern California.

Coastal Animal Services

San Clemente

Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) in San Clemente, Orange County, Southern California, is a dedicated organization focused on rehoming stray and unwanted animals.

Coastal German Shepherd Rescue

Lake Forest

Founded in 2004, Coastal German Shepherd Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity based in Orange County, California. This all-volunteer organization, with no paid employees, is dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned dogs in Southern California.