Featured rescues/shelters
Herd It Through
Santa Rosa
Herd It Through the Grapevine Herding Dog Rescue, an all-volunteer organization based in Santa Rosa, CA, is dedicated to the rescue, care, and...
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Napa Humane Society
Napa
Napa Humane is a compassionate nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the welfare of companion animals in Napa County.
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Annie’s Blankets
Aptos
Annie's Blankets is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Aptos in California’s Central Coast dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreFriends for Life Animal Rescue
Eureka
Friends for Life Animal Rescue is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Eureka in California’s North Coast dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreHealdsburg Center
Healdsburg
Located in California Wine Country, the Healdsburg Center is a haven for both dogs in need of a forever home and their human companions. In...
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St. Helena
Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch, located in St. Helena, Napa County, California Wine Country, is a renowned no-kill rescue and sanctuary dedicated to providing a safe haven for homeless companion and farm animals.
Read moreNapa County Animal Shelter
Napa
Napa County Animal Shelter is a lost dog resource in Napa in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreNapa Humane Spay/Neuter Clinic
Napa
Located in Napa County, the Napa Humane Spay/Neuter Clinic stands as a beacon of compassion and care for our furry companions.
Read moreNorCal Sheltie Rescue
Elk Grove
NorCal Sheltie Rescue is an affiliate of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association Rescue Network and is organized and run from the Sacramento area of Northern California. The Shetland Sheepdog Companion Rescue of Northern California operates as a 501c(3) not-for-profit corporation.
Read moreRescue Contacts
Livermore
Rescue Contacts is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Livermore in California’s San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreSonoma Humane Society
Healdsburg
In Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California Wine Country, the Sonoma Humane Society Healdsburg Center provides a vital resource for lost dogs. Partnering...
Read moreThe Tiny Pitbull
Petaluma
The Tiny Pitbull's mission is to find homes for homeless dogs in Sonoma County through a fostering network in the community. Team Tiny Pitbull focuses...
Read moreWhiskers, Tails and Ferals
Napa
In Napa County, California Wine Country, Whiskers, Tails and Ferals is more than just a rescue organization; it's a haven for dog lovers seeking to make a difference in the lives of their furry companions.
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Low-effort, high-tail-wag: California’s easiest dog-friendly getaways
Not every dog trip needs a summit, a sunrise alpine start or a packing list the length of your arm. Some of the best ones are almost lazy — a short drive, a flat walk, a patio with a water…
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Stanford Inn: Green, gorgeous and welcoming for 45 years
The Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino celebrates 45 years of welcoming dogs with ocean-view rooms, plant-based dining, spa services and nature walks. This eco-resort treats four-legged guests like family, with treats, beds and coastal trails nearby.
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10 dog-friendly bed & breakfasts in Napa Valley
10 dog-friendly bed & breakfasts across Napa Valley, from Calistoga to Napa, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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Healdsburg with your dog: where pups own the square
Healdsburg is 67 miles north of the Golden Gate and built around a historic plaza where dogs aren't just allowed, they're expected. Here's how we spend a Sonoma wine weekend with the pup.
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California’s best dog-friendly resorts
Resorts are different from hotels. A hotel is somewhere you sleep between activities. A resort is the activity — grounds you can walk for an hour, restaurants and bars on the property, water access, real space for a dog to…
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Dog-friendly Bay Area spring getaways under 2 hours
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