The Best California Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2024

Redemption Ranch

Founded in April 2019 by Virginia Burroughs, Redemption Ranch earned its 501(c)(3) status just one year later. As we embark on our 4th year as an organization, we have rescued over 40 dogs and placed 30 of them in forever homes. We are growing both our service and therapy dog programs, having forged partnerships with a local retirement community and veterans' groups. In 2020, we were donated a young mustang mare, Wren, and she is the foundation of our fledgling equine therapy program. We have experienced phenomenal growth, in spite of the setbacks during the pandemic, and are excited to see where this next year takes us!

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Fur Friends 4 Life

The FF4L members are a small group of animal lovers. We bonded while volunteering for non-profit organizations in our community. That’s when we realized we wanted to do more and came up with the idea for our own non-profit organization. Fur Friends 4 Life was created to help find loving homes for the abandoned, forgotten, and overlooked animals in Kern County. We take pride in helping the downtrodden and believe every animal has a right to health and happiness. The joy of bringing people and pets together for the perfect match is our reward. And with the love, help, and time of our friends, family, and community we believe we can make a difference in the lives of people and animals alike. Since we are a non-profit rescue, we are able to fund Fur Friends 4 Life solely through donations. Our dogs will be available for a adoption donation price of $250 for an adult dog & $300 for a puppy.

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Bakersfield SPCA

The vision of the Bakersfield SPCA, a non-profit organization, is that one day no healthy companion animal will be euthanized for lack of a home, lack of space or lack of compassion. Our Adoption Center at 3000 Gibson Street provides temporary housing for more than 400 dogs and cats at a time. The staff and volunteers provide shelter, food, medication, grooming and socialization for displaced pets so that they may be ready to return to the home environment. Since its incorporation in 1950, more than 125,000 animals have been placed in loving safe homes. The Bakersfield SPCA advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals through shelter, education, prevention of pet overpopulation and adoption. The services of the Bakersfield SPCA are only possible because of the generous donations of money and time by our many community volunteers.

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Friends of Madera Animal Shelter

Friends of Madera Animal Shelter is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, run by dedicated volunteers working tirelessly to support the education of responsible pet ownership. Through donations, we spay and neuter pets in our community reducing the number of animals being euthanized. We are sworn to saving animals in crisis, working with our rescue partners, finding qualified and loving forever homes through our adoption events. FMAS is a 501(c)3 Charity, EIN: 77-0553194 – Donate with Confidence. FMAS consists of a dedicated team of volunteers. FMAS rescues, rehabilitates, provides spay/neuter and veterinary care, and re-homes pets in Madera California. Located in Madera County, we are funded through tax-deductible donations from adopters and individuals like you who care about the fate of these magnificent companions. Unlike larger organizations and humane societies, FMAS has 4 paid or compensated volunteers or employees, allowing your donation dollars to go further in providing care for needy animals. We do not maintain an expensive facility, but instead are foster-based. FMAS Specializes in helping homeless cats and dogs in Madera County Animal Shelter and placing them in caring, loving forever homes. Together, we can envision a day when companion animals will no longer face inhumane treatment, abandonment or perish in shelters.

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Sunshine Rescue Ranch

Since 2017, our amazing staff (of 2) has worked tirelessly as the lead volunteers at the City of Sanger Animal Shelter to save nearly 1,400 dogs and more than 100 cats from euthanasia. In addition to housing 15 dogs and farm animals at the future Sunshine Rescue Ranch, our staff will continue to serve the essential 12 kennel City of Sanger shelter. Help us build Sunshine Rescue Ranch and save more animals in Sanger, CA: Between 2017 and 2021, Sunshine Rescue Ranch founders, Morgan Shafer and Kim Reed have dedicated their lives to save abandoned, abused, injured and neglected animals in the City of Sanger. Their partnership with the Sanger Police Department and the City of Sanger have resulted in nearly 1,400 dogs and more than 100 cats saved from euthanasia. Nearly every day, Morgan and Kim take time away from their lives to walk, feed, and take general care of all dogs in the City shelter and work to get them into foster homes. They also coordinate the vet care, including spaying and neutering. The Sanger Animal Shelter Facebook page is also run by Morgan and Kim where they work to educate the public, network and adopt animals out, or return them to their owners. Additional volunteer service by the founders of Sunshine Rescue Ranch, include, but are not limited to: -Networking and transporting dogs across California as far as Oregon to rescues and new homes. -Hosting adoption events at area businesses. -Partnering with local shelters to provide affordable vaccination clinics. -Educating schools and the general public about the importance of spaying and neutering. -Participating in the Sanger Police Department Open Houses and the Sanger Christmas Parade.

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Valley Animal Center

In 1992, Valley Animal Center's predecessor, the California Feline Foundation, was founded in Downtown Fresno as a no-kill shelter for cats. Thanks to the generosity and support of the community, along with the dedication and hard work of countless volunteers and staff members, this humble, no-kill cat sanctuary grew to include a low-cost spay and neuter clinic and eventually became a no-kill shelter for dogs, also. The Greater Fresno Area has long had a need for no-kill humane efforts due to the unfortunate fact that the San Joaquin Valley has one of the highest euthanasia rates in the United States. Our high stray population contributes to this dilemma. For years, Fresno County's animal control agencies have been overburdened with stray and surrendered dogs and cats. A variety of factors have contributed to the severe overpopulation and under-adoption of dogs and cats. These factors include: • a historical lack of a progressive animal welfare presence • insufficient public awareness regarding the importance of spaying and neutering • a temperate Central Valley climate which has allowed for higher than average reproductive rates Valley Animal Center, along with numerous no-kill shelters in the area, are working together to try and stop the use of euthanasia by rescuing animals from animal control agencies. Valley Animal Center is taking the lead on reducing the use of euthanasia and to help decrease the stray population. There are many ways we go about accomplishing this. Our low cost clinic offers affordable spay/neuter services as well as other comprehensive veterinary care. We offer humane education to the public on how to be responsible pet owners. Finally, we rescue animals from animal control facilities whose time has run out and bring them to our facility for another chance at finding a forever home.

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Doggie Protective Services (DPS)

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FurryTail Endings Animal Rescue

We save dogs from high kill shelters & off the streets to find each of them their perfect #FurryTailEnding.

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Linda Blair Worldheart

The Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation is built of a group of inspired, motivated humanitarians who work tirelessly to fight animal cruelty by educating the public, animal rescue, and finding loving families to give the helpless a second chance at a happy life. Founded by Oscar nominated and renown animal activist Linda Blair to bring the much needed attention to the growing problems related to animal welfare and the work required to stop animal abuse and neglect.

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LaBelle Foundation

A beacon of hope in the realm of animal welfare. Our foundation is dedicated to transforming lives through responsible pet ownership education, spaying, and neutering initiatives, vaccination advocacy, and comprehensive dog training. We confront the challenges within the rescue community head-on, driven by a resolute mission to put an end to dog homelessness. Aligned with our mission, we champion accessible veterinary care. Our support has extended to sponsoring spay and neuter clinics across California and Mexico, with ongoing plans to broaden our reach. Our unwavering commitment includes partnering with affordable specialty veterinary clinics and addressing the critical need for accessible and affordable care through advocacy and legislation. As we continue to evolve, our unwavering focus remains on the core tenets that define us. Our journey is built upon the principles of rescuing, rehabilitating, and advocating for dogs, particularly with neonatal orphans needing intensive care, medical/special needs animals, and nursing mother-and-babies. Our foundation stands upon pillars that encompass rescuing animals in need, educating the community on responsible pet care, facilitating forever homes, fostering a supportive community, and prioritizing the overall well-being of animals.

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Wags & Walks

Wags and Walks is focused on advocating for wrongfully stereotyped bully breeds, medical dogs, and mamas + puppies that are often overlooked and at-risk due to overcrowding. We do not select dogs based on their size, age, or breed. We select our dogs on a case-by-case basis, factoring in our ability to help and their likelihood of thriving when placed in the right home. We know that, like amazing dogs, loving families come in all shapes and sizes. Our goal is to find every pup an adopter whose home, family, and lifestyle are a perfect fit for a lifetime of love and happiness.

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Angel City Pit Bulls

Angel City Pit Bulls is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating a better future for pit bulls by promoting their positive image as loving family companions through education, public advocacy, adoptions, and owner support.

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Animal Rescue of Tracy

Animal Rescue of Tracy is a non-profit group of passionate volunteers trying to make a difference in the lives of abandoned animals throughout our community of Tracy, California. We have so many sweet and affectionate animals in our care that need a new home with a loving family. As a 100% donation and volunteer-dependent organization, there are so many ways you can help. We welcome you to explore our site to learn more about us, our adoptable pets, and how you can help. Here’s to you, animal lover! Animal Rescue of Tracy was founded in 1994 to meet an increasing need for compassionate care for abandoned or mistreated pets. In 2002, Animal Rescue of Tracy became a full-fledged, independent, non-profit rescue. In our existence we have rescued, spayed/neutered, and found homes for almost 4000 cats and dogs. In 2019 we found homes for 402 cats and dogs, the most in one year in our history. We rescue animals from the local shelter and work with the public to rehome pets in jeopardy.

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People for Pets

For over 25 years, People for Pets has been serving pets and families of our local Tracy area. We love caring for and connecting with animals and creating everlasting relationships. Holding strong with 25+ years PEOPLE FOR PETS is the longest existing non profit pet adoption organization in Tracy. We are all committed and compassionate, non-paid volunteers. We take in homeless dogs and make sure they are current on all vaccines, micro-chipped and spayed or neutered & then find them new FUR-ever loving homes. You can help support us in two ways. Donate to us through PAYPAL or support us through Amazonsmile foundation at https://smile.amazon.com Choose People for Pets as the non-profit organization you wish to support. PEOPLE FOR PETS is continuously looking for foster families for our rescues. Our fosters' happiness and care is priority and we strive to provide a service we would want our own pets to receive.

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East of Eden Rescue

East of Eden Rescue is a nonprofit 501 c(3) companion animal rescue, incorporated in the State of California. East of Eden seeks to improve companion animal welfare through our homeless animal rescue and community outreach programs. Our service area encompasses western Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, and Stanislaus Counties. We are an animal rescue group run entirely by volunteers. We strive to find forever homes for our rescued dogs and cats. We provide foster homes for all our animals until they are adopted. We are a 501c(3) (EIN #33-1069899) non-profit organization run entirely on donations.

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Pack Lyfe Rescue

Dedicated to saving animals who are unwanted, abandoned, abused or on the euthanasia list and finding them the best suitable homes possible. All these amazing efforts are made through volunteers and foster homes! We are a non profit 501c3 animal rescue group. EIN 86-2134552

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Berkeley Humane

Berkeley Humane is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors that work on behalf of Berkeley Humane and the animals in our community. We have provided over 125 years of trusted service and dedication to Berkeley and the East Bay.

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Underdog Animal Rescue

Underdog Animal Rescue is a foster based rescue serving the Bay Area of Northern California. Since our start in 2014, we have built an outstanding team and have grown into a strong network of volunteers dedicated to saving the Underdogs in our shelters and community. We have dedicated our efforts to giving a second chance to the dogs that are most in need (medically or behaviorally) and the dogs that have been overlooked for too long.

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Boxer Rescue Los Angeles

Boxer Rescue Los Angeles, a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1977, is funded by donations, driven by volunteers and committed to helping Boxers in need find loving homes and to help people looking to provide homes, find the Boxer that fits them best. Our mission for every adoption is a responsible lifetime match.

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Daisy Senior Dog Foundation aka DaisyLu Ranch

DaisyLu Ranch is a 501(3)c non-profit senior dog rescue and sanctuary located in beautiful Camarillo, CA. At DaisyLu Ranch, we are dedicated to providing a loving and safe home for senior dogs who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected. Many of these dogs are terminally ill and require specialized care to ensure that their final days are filled with love and comfort. We believe that every dog deserves to be treated with compassion and dignity, no matter their age or health condition. However, caring for terminally ill dogs can be expensive, and we rely on the generosity of supporters like you to continue our mission. Your donation can make a difference in the lives of these dogs, allowing us to provide them with the medical care, food, and love they need in their final days. Please consider making a donation to Daisylu Ranch today, and help us continue to provide a loving home for these deserving animals.

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Dobies and Little Paws Rescue

Doberman Pinscher & Little Paws Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity. We are located in rural Fillmore, California on a small ranch dedicated to animal rescue and to finding new homes for all of our charges. At any time, approximately 90 Doberman Pinschers are waiting for homes as well as about 20 other mixed-breed dogs. We're a no-kill sanctuary. That means that we do NOT euthanize any dogs that don't get adopted. We do not usually have puppies, as we are not breeders. Saving a dog from our sanctuary is similar to rescuing one from an animal shelter, with three main advantages: 1. The dog's temperament is generally better known 2. The dog is believed to be free of serious disease such as distemper and parvovirus 3. The dog has a safe place to return to in the event the adoption does not work out as anticipated

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Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS)

Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS) is a no-kill nonprofit dog and cat rescue based in Yucaipa, CA. Our mission is to strive to prevent the euthanasia of dogs and cats throughout the region by providing them a temporary safe haven until a permanent and loving home can be found.

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ALMA Rescue Foundation

Erin Riley-Carrasco and Suzie Williamson, lifetime friends, have a shared passion for animal advocacy. Suzie founded a Spay and Neuter Campaign in her hometown of Vizcaino, Mexico and teaming with several veterinarians, has spayed and neutered over 5000 dogs in her hometown. She has also fostered, rescued and found homes for countless dogs in the area and Southern California. Erin has been an animal activist since the age of 19 and has been involved in dog rescue for 30 years. In 2015 she worked closely with a group of dedicated volunteers to get nine city ordinances passed in Southern California, banning puppy mill pet stores in the area. She also volunteered with “Social Compassion In Legislation,” flying to Sacramento and testifying in favor of AB485 which ended up passing, ending puppy mill pet stores in the state of California. Together, this dynamic duo hopes to make an impact on the lives of needy animals by providing networking, transport, veterinary care, fosters and homes for neglected and abused dogs and cats. They truly believe that animals are someONE not someTHING and that every animal deserves a chance and a forever home.

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Co-Exist Rescue

Co-Exist Rescue, Headquartered in Orange County, CA, is committed to creating a compassionate and safe environment for animals in need by providing rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming services that foster a harmonious coexistence between humans and animals. “Animal suffering is one of the biggest issues affecting our society today. From climate change to animal cruelty to pets looking for a home, our hands are full of global and local challenges. Co-Exist Rescue is all about making a difference, day after day, 365 days a year. Since 2023, our Animal Rescue Organization has been dedicated to improving the lives of native animals and pets. We believe every human being’s responsible for taking care of the creatures around us, big or small. There are so many ways to help, so find yours today.” Advocacy With this initiative, our goal is to support the welfare of animals in need. With the support of our dedicated community, our Advocacy efforts go a long way. Learn more about this initiative and how you can help. Rescue With our mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies to make our Rescue efforts more effective. Contact us to learn more about our team’s hard work and commitment to this cause. Rehabilitation We are dedicated to stepping up our Rehabilitation efforts, which is by no means an easy feat. But through cooperation and community involvement, we believe we can facilitate progress in this area.

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ShepHeroes

Powered by volunteers and funded by donors, we rely on many heroes to help deserving abandoned German Shepherd Dogs; in return, these shepherds provide unconditional love to the families adopting them. The goal of ShepHeroes is lifelong placement; we take pride in finding the ideal lifelong match possible for dogs and humans alike by placing all of our dogs in foster homes to allow them to decompress and for us to learn their personalities, temperament, and needs. When committed foster homes are available for long-term care of medical dogs, we prioritize assisting those shepherds as they are the most at risk in shelters. Bean, Hayzel, Shania, Tori, and Stewie joined us in the past year for extensive surgeries and lengthy recoveries. Bean arrived with a chunk of her lip missing and will have surgery to repair her maxillofacial trauma when her muzzle reaches the adult stage at seven to eight months of age. In Shania's case, her fracture exam revealed a severe heart defect that, untreated, would have caused heart failure, which was repaired with heart surgery to give her a whole, healthy life. Shania was with us for seven months through three surgeries. Tori, in addition to her fracture repair, had an eye enucleation. Also, in 2023, Abbott and Costello were treated for parvo and survived thanks to prompt medical care. Multiple dogs have recovered in our care from surgeries for ingesting foreign objects like socks and balls before coming to our rescue. We have treated ear and severe skin infections, mange, influenza, and kennel cough, reduced many hernias, altered cryptoid male dogs, treated heartworm-positive shepherds, and ensured emaciated ones received care to reach optimum weight for their age. And have provided routine ongoing veterinary care of vaccinations, heartworm, flea/tick preventatives, spay and neuters, and deworming for over 340 shepherds since 2018. One of our special pups, Kenzo, came to us at the behest of his ER vet. Found on the street hit by a car, Kenzo was rushed by a good Samaritan to the local ER. He suffered from a brain injury, fractured leg, and bodily trauma, initially unable to walk, hold his head up, and possibly blind. With the guidance of his neurology vet, we gave him supportive care, trusting that puppy brains can heal. His brain healed with a residual head tilt, giving us a sweet, loving, active pup thriving in his adoptive home. We also assisted many shy and frightened shepherds who needed to learn to trust people, become at ease in new environments, and learn good pack manners thanks to resident dogs of our foster homes. Two of our dogs have become working dogs, completing service dog training and supporting their owners as hearing and seizure-alert dogs. A few of our dogs have completed therapy dog training and provide comfort through various venues. Since inception, we have assisted 24 municipal animal control shelters and partnered with seven rescues to bring shepherds to safety from the Sacramento Region south to Monterey County and north to Butte County. ShepHeroes was established in May 2018; our volunteer board and management team's experience saving shepherds encompasses over a decade of dedication to the breed.

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Sammie’s Friends

Sammie's Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Tax ID #52-2439192. The mission of Sammie's Friends is to provide medical care for the animals at the Nevada County Animal Shelter, making them adoptable, and to support other disadvantaged animals in Nevada County that without help would continue to suffer or would be euthanized. Sammie's Friends also operates the Nevada County Animal Shelter at 14647 McCourtney Road.

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Front Street Animal Shelter

The Front Street Animal Shelter is located at 2127 Front Street (with a cross-street of Broadway) and is open 7 days a week from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcomed. No appointment needed. The Main Building is located next to the parking lot and provides services to those who wish to adopt a pet, search for their lost pet, and license their pet. The Reception Center is a short walk up the sidewalk and provides services to those who are bringing in a stray animal.

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All Animal Rescue and Friends

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit all volunteer rescue organization focused on physically rescuing and reuniting lost/found animals within our community. We provide medical assistance and care to the injured, abused, neglected, abandoned and underaged animals. We also rescue at-risk animals from local shelters. For the animals that come into our rescue, they are placed in safe, nurturing foster homes to prepare them for adoption. We are dedicated to match each and every animal with the very best forever home.

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Peace of Mind Dog Rescue

We are a rescue that focuses on advocating for senior dogs and senior people on California's central coast. We find loving foster and forever homes for dogs whose guardians can no longer care for them and for senior dogs in shelters. We also provide volunteer and financial assistance so seniors can keep their pets with them as long as possible. In addition, we make pre-arrangements to take in dogs should their guardians become unable to care for them. We have a lifetime commitment to all the dogs who come into our care. They will either be adopted into a wonderful, permanent home, or will live out their lives in one of our foster homes. (Sometimes when we bring a senior dog into our care, it becomes evident that he or she should not have to endure one more move or life change.) We help senior citizens pay for veterinary care for their dogs if they are unable to afford medical expenses. We also provide temporary foster care for people who are hospitalized and dog walking for people who are no longer able to walk their dogs. POMDR is led by a dedicated board and an incredible staff. POMDR is also supported by a network of over 1500 volunteers who help with foster care, adoption events, transportation, office work, fundraising, and other tasks as they come up. We pride ourselves on adhering to the POMDR culture. Our vision is to model lifetime care for dogs and all companion animals to help bring about a positive change in the way society thinks about and treats senior dogs, and to create better lives for them through rescue, foster, adoption, hospice and education

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Tiny Paws Pug Rescue

TINY PAWS PUG RESCUE is a non-profit operated for charitable purposes of helping Pugs and Pug mixes in need of homes, medical care, and love.

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Bunny's Buddies

Bunny's Buddies works tirelessly to save dogs from slaughterhouses, the streets and kill shelters in Asia and the USA.

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The Animal Pad

The Animal Pad is a non-profit, all breed dog rescue that focuses on saving dogs from high kill shelters and the streets of Mexico. We get them vet care, place them in foster homes and then find them loving forever families. A few years ago, we turned our attention to the street dogs of Mexico as there is very little help for them. Since then, we have developed a large rescue network in Baja California and we have a sister shelter in Ensenada that we focus on taking dogs from whenever funds allow.

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A Way Home For Dogs

We are a free Pet Recovery Service assisting owners on a global scale. We also secure evasive street strays primarily in the San Diego are (occasionally Riverside). If the strays are not claimed at the local shelter systems and are in danger of being euthanized, we become their safety net pending kennel space. We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome when the dogs are ready and safe to do so.

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Muttville

dogs in good health with wonderful personalities are euthanized. Why? Because they're older, and not considered adoptable. A dog is brought in because he can't jog with his guardian anymore. Or he needs a little time to get up the stairs. Or he's simply not a puppy. In some cases, dogs are moved from loving homes to concrete cages because their guardians have died or simply can't care for them anymore. We reach out to senior dogs at risk, give them the care they need, and find them loving forever homes. If we had our way, no dog would spend their last days in a shelter. There is so much love and joy in these dogs!

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Rocket Dog Rescue

Rocket Dog Rescue saves dogs from abuse, neglect, and death at overcrowded shelters and places them in loving homes. We support pet owners in need in our community, and serve as first responders in emergency animal situations and natural disasters. Funded entirely by donations, we are a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Learn about what we do or apply to adopt a dog in the San Francisco Bay Area

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Love's Legacy Rescue

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Furry Friends Rescue

Dedicated to the Rescue, Sanctuary (Volunteer Foster Homes) & Adoption of Companion Animals in Northern CA. We rescue dogs and cats of all ages and breed types. We have no office or shelter building. All dedicated volunteer foster homes that feed quality foods, home training and TLC. https://www.furryfriendsrescue.org/

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West Coast Cane Corso Rescue

We are responsible rescue dedicated to saving the Cane Corso and similar mastiff type breeds

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Woof Den Rescue

Woof Den Rescue is a non-profit organization that specializes in rescuing husky and herding breeds, including Huskies, Husky Mixes, Cattle Dogs, Queensland Heelers, and Australian Kelpies. We are an all-volunteer foster-based group committed to providing second chances to these wonderful dog breeds. We were founded in 2019. All dogs in our care are spayed and or neutered before adoption, are up to date on vaccinations, are microchipped for identification, and live in foster homes, allowing us to have a good understanding of their behaviors. We evaluate them for temperament and trainability, conduct heartworm tests, provide NexGard flea & tick treatment, deworm the dogs, and feed them a grain-friendly diet and some basic training. Adoption fees and additional funds we receive from donors go towards covering extra medical expenses, food, supplies, and other needs for the dogs that come into rescue. Our staff has evaluated all dogs, and we describe their temperament and behaviors to the best of our knowledge to ensure they fit well with us at Woof Den Rescue plus with you and your family. We provide information from our perspective. We also integrate our dogs with foster dogs, taking them to the beach, on hikes, walks, biking, engaging in recreational dog carting, and snow dog sledding. Once you adopt one of our beautiful and smart dogs, you will be thankful you did. Our rescue is called Woof Den Rescue, in a heartfelt tribute to all the amazing dogs who have been a part of our lives and rescue, both past and present. that loves and did love all the activities we loved together. We will surely miss the dogs we have lost.

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A Purposeful Rescue

A PURPOSEFUL RESCUE IS A 501c3 NON-PROFIT THAT SAVES DOGS FROM HIGH-KILL LOS ANGELES AREA SHELTERS. THERE ARE MANY AMAZING DOGS WHO GET OVERLOOKED, OR NEED A LITTLE EXTRA WORK AND CARE, AND WE AIM TO GIVE THOSE DOGS A SECOND CHANCE.

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San Luis Obispo County - Animal Services Division

The Animal Services Division is responsible for providing animal care and control services throughout the County of San Luis Obispo and within each of the seven incorporated communities. Animal Services staff serve the community by helping to identify solutions to animal related problems, enforcing local ordinances and state laws relating to animals, providing humane education programs, and performing rabies control and surveillance. The Division also operates the only open-intake animal shelter in the county.

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Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals

VIVA operates a no-kill, cage free cat shelter in Lompoc that houses between 100 - 150 cats and kittens in open rooms and patios furnished with climbing trees, cuddly beds and cubbies in a warm and loving environment. To offset the expense, the cats can be sponsored for $40 per month. VIVA also operates Sylvester House, a retirement facility for older cats whose owners have either passed away or who can no longer care for their cats. There is a one time donation of $10,000 to place a cat at Sylvester House where the cat will live out its life with full care. VIVA also maintains a Feral Cat Sanctuary in the hills outside of Lompoc. When feral cats have been trapped and neutered, if there is no appropriate feral colony for them to return to, they may be placed at the sanctuary. It is a six-acre secure enclosure that is shaded with oak trees and features many feeding stations. At this time, Intake has been suspended. VIVA runs an outreach dog adoption program with the help of foster homes that house the dogs until they find a permanent home.

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Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary

Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary is a primarily volunteer run nonprofit organization based in Petaluma, CA. Our mission is to provide a safe and loving home for large breed senior dogs (50+ pounds, 7 years or older) who have been displaced from their homes and/or abandoned for any reason, until they are adopted or to remain at the sanctuary until they pass on.

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Compassion Without Borders

Compassion Without Borders was founded in 2001 by Christi and Moncho Camblor with the vision to provide a brighter future to animals in need on both sides of the border. CWOB works a multifaceted approach to reach animals in need via our four programs: Mexico Dog Rescue, US Dog Rescue, Veterinary Wellness Clinics & Spay/Neuter Services. We also actively participate with other rescue groups in the US and Mexico to provide outreach for humane rescue education & training via seminars.

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The Humane Society of Sonoma County

The Humane Society of Sonoma County is a donor-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to kindness. With the generosity of our supporters, we save lives and enhance the well-being of pets and their people through kindness, innovation, and leadership. Programs like our Community Action team, Community Vet Clinic, and Free Vaccine Clinic provide vital support to our community.

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Better World Rescue

Better World Rescue is a proactive rescue focused on helping animals stay in loving homes as well as helping shelter animals to find loving homes. We focus primarily on community assistance and euthanasia-listed shelter animals. We offer spay/neuter assistance, training assistance, and medical bill assistance to at-risk animals in our community. We help save over 500 animals annually between our shelter and community programs.

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Lodi City Animal Shelter

Lodi Animal Services offers the community many valuable programs and

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Golden State German Shepherd Rescue

Saving Dogs through Adoption and Education Our Mission is to provide education about the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) breed, find homes for abandoned GSDs and build a community of support for them. Our volunteers and rescued dogs are primarily located in the Central Valley of Northern California. Established in 2009, we are an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization with no paid staff or facility. We are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity and all of your donations are tax deductible.

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Dogwood Animal Rescue

Dogwood Animal Rescue Project is a foster-based, volunteer led non-profit rescue organization focused on the rescue and placement of animals into safe, nurturing homes. Our goals include providing necessary medical care, ongoing spay/neuter clinics, hands-on nurturing, and placement of the homeless animals of Sonoma County and beyond. Dogwood is continually striving to successfully fulfill our vision to establish programs tailored to assist animals in need by ensuring they find safe, loving homes and receive the medical care necessary to live long and healthy lives.

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Humane Society of Imperial County

The Humane Society of the North Bay is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that was established in 1986 to offer shelter and adoption services for homeless animals. We were formerly known as the Benicia-Vallejo Humane Society. We are a no-kill shelter. For nearly four decades we have found permanent homes for thousands of homeless cats and dogs. HSNB has witnessed many joyous reunions. Although we have a contract with the City of Vallejo to shelter stray animals found in the community, we are not a city shelter, nor are we managed by, affiliated with, or financially supported by any local, county, state or national organizations. Our funding comes almost entirely from donations by generous individuals and local businesses. We welcome grant opportunities of all kinds, special event fundraisers, monthly donation commitments, and estate and memorial bequests.

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The Kern Project

The Kern Project rescues dogs from the shelters and from the community, whether pulling them from a field where they have been intentionally dumped or supporting finders of strays. We provide the vet care, boarding and transportation to the Bay Area and beyond, where these unwanted dogs and cats are adopted into homes where they are loved as family members.

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Valley Oak SPCA

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Love of Animals, Inc.

LOA, Inc. is a non-profit animal welfare organization [501(c)(3)]. Our foster homes are in Tulare County located in California's central San Joaquin Valley. Our focus is on the rescue, some rehabilitation, spay/neuter, and placement of animals in need. All work is done by volunteers; there are no paid staff.

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Visalia Animal Care Center

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