Other rescues/shelters
Deaf Dog Rescue Of America
Santa Clarita
Deaf Dog Rescue of America, located in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a dedicated organization specializing in the rescue, training, and placement of deaf dogs of all breeds.
Read moreDoggie Protective Services
Menifee
Doggie Protective Services (DPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-driven, animal rescue organization. DPS rescues dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes. Since its creation, the organization has helped over 12,000 dogs and cats find their forever homes.
Read moreDogs Without Borders
Encino
"Dogs Without Borders is a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue located in Los Angeles, serving the Encino area in Southern California.
Read moreForeverhome Pet Rescue Inc
Cerritos
Incorporated in 2006, Foreverhome Pet Rescue South is an all-volunteer, all-breed nonprofit pet rescue in Southern California, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of abandoned and neglected animals.
Read moreForeverhome Pet Rescue Inc
Castaic
Incorporated in 2006, Foreverhome Pet Rescue South is an all-volunteer, all-breed nonprofit pet rescue in Southern California. Their focus is on rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of abandoned and neglected animals.
Read moreFriends of Orange County’s
Menifee
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets (FOCHP) is a licensed 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to making homeless and unwanted pets more adoptable.
Read moreFrosted Faces Foundation
Ramona
Frosted Faces Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing senior animals with the promise of family and top-notch veterinary care.
Read moreGerman Shepherd Safe Haven Inc
Laguna Niguel
German Shepherd Safe Haven Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity based in Laguna Niguel, Orange County, Southern California.
Read moreGrand-Paws Senior Sanctuary
Acton
Welcome to Grand-Paws Senior Sanctuary, a haven for abandoned senior dogs in Acton, Los Angeles County, Southern California.
Read moreGreendog Foundation
Capistrano Beach
GreenDog Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit all-breed, no-kill rescue located in Capistrano Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is dedicated to saving dogs at risk of euthanasia in shelters, as well as rescuing abandoned, abused, and stray dogs.
Read moreGreyhound Adoption Center
La Mesa
The Greyhound Adoption Center, located near San Diego in La Mesa, Southern California, has been dedicated to rescuing greyhounds for nearly four decades.
Read moreHappy Hearts German Shepherd
La Mesa
Happy Hearts German Shepherd is a dog rescue and shelter organization in La Mesa in California’s Southern California dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreHolly’s Garden Rescue
La Mesa
Holly's Garden Rescue, located in La Mesa, San Diego County, Southern California, is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming small breed dogs in need.
Read moreHope For Paws
Los Angeles
Hope For Paws, a 501c3 organization based in Los Angeles, is dedicated to rescuing animals in the city and beyond to combat neglect, homelessness, and abuse.
Read moreHumane Society of the Desert
North Palm Springs
Humane Society of the Desert is a dog rescue and shelter organization in North Palm Springs in California’s Southern California dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreInland Valley Humane Society
Pomona
The Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. in Pomona, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a welcoming haven for animals in need. As a "full access" shelter, they never turn away any animal seeking refuge.
Read moreInto Canine Adoption
Rancho Santa Margarita
Into Canine Adoption, Rehabilitation, and Education (I.C.A.R.E.) Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-breed, no-kill dog rescue organization based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. I.C.A.R.E.
Read moreIrvine Animal Care Center
Irvine
The Irvine Animal Care Center in Irvine, Orange County, Southern California, is a haven for lost dogs in need of shelter, care, and enrichment.
Read moreL.A. Love & Leashes
Santa Monica
L.A. Love & Leashes is a renowned non-profit-run adoption space in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, Southern California, dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs and cats from L.A.'s city shelters.
Read moreLA Animal Rescue
Chatsworth
LA Animal Rescue is a small but mighty team of dedicated volunteers and fosters committed to creating happy endings for each of the homeless and abandoned animals who come into their care.
Read moreLabrador Rescuers
La Mesa
Labrador Rescuers, based in La Mesa, San Diego County, Southern California, is a dedicated organization established to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome stray, abandoned, or unwanted Labrador Retrievers.
Read moreLaguna Beach Animal Shelter
Laguna Beach
The City of Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, located in Laguna Beach, Orange County, California Coast, is a vital resource for residents and visitors alike.
Read moreLeashes Of Love Rescue, Inc.
Lake Forest
Leashes Of Love Rescue, Inc., a 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization, is a beacon of hope for furry friends in need in Southern California.
Read moreLeave No Paws Behind
Sun Valley
"Leave No Paws Behind (LNPB) is an all-breed, all-foster-based rescue in Sun Valley, Los Angeles County, Southern California.
Read moreMore Adventures in Southern
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The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California's rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes welcome four-legged family members with paw-some adventures.
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Dive into summer at Big Bear Lake
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Puptopia Festival
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Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from San Diego to Sacramento, patio season hits full stride, and the margaritas flow. And if you have a dog? You’re…
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14 dog-friendly vacation rentals in Greater Palm Springs
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Pups for the planet: leaving only paw prints
This Earth Day, DogTrekker is celebrating something worth wagging about: our community. A recent reader survey shows 99% of you pack it in and pack it out, and 95% leash up in sensitive habitats. Now, that’s a pack worth howling…
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