The Best California Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2025

Shafter City Animal Control

The Shafter Animal Control unit only accepts animals from within Shafter city limits. Our shelter is small and can only accommodate animals from within the city limits. Stray animals should be turned into the shelter of the jurisdiction where it was found. Usually this helps to match the animal with the rightful owner if one is located.

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Wasco Animal Shelter

The Wasco Animal Control Officers are authorized to impound any and all animals which are kept, maintained, or found at large in violation of any of the provisions of this section and otherwise enforces all statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the control of animals within the incorporated areas of the city. The Wasco Animal Shelter only accepts and accommodates to animals within the City limits.

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Hand Me Down Dog Rescue

Hand Me Down Dog Rescue was established in 2016, when a red shelter Australian Cattle Dog came into my life. I have always been enchanted by these working dogs, how smart they are, their high energy, and how loyal they become with their people. As a child I was always rescuing animals, and have been drawn to them. As we do mainly focus on working breeds, we do take in other breeds that need help. I spend a lot of time making sure I find these dog's the right fit for them. They normally need active lifestyles, and someone to challenge their smart brain. Working dogs are not for everyone, and you must provide exercise, and daily training. We pull a lot of the dogs from high kill shelters around California, and do take owner surrenders on special occasion. ​ Our rescue is very small, volunteer, and foster based. We have no facility too keep our dogs, so we are limited on how many we can take in. We do our best to help when we can. We can also provide a lot of resources with owners struggling with their dog, as training, daycare, boarding, vaccines, or even the best diets for them. We also only run on donations, we couldn't do this without the donations we get in too care for the dogs. If you'd like to help with the rescue dogs, your donation is very much appreciated and it goes a long way.

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Have a Heart Humane Society

Ted and Chelley Kitzmiller have owned the Radio Shack in Tehachapi since 1988. In the 1990’s their daughter, Gina, came on board when she moved to Tehachapi. Chelley is a multi-published author of magazine articles and historical romance novels. In 2002, Gina and Chelley opened Books & Crannies, a new/used bookstore, which connected to the Radio Shack, allowing the three of them to help each other out. That’s what they do-help each other. Two or three times a month a dog or a cat ended up in the parking lot where the two stores were located. “We took pictures of the animals, posted flyers and told our customers,” says Gina. Though the family often asked for help from the only rescue in town at that time, they were always full and couldn’t assist them, so they forged ahead and found homes for the pets on their own. In later years, the family trio volunteered their efforts to that original rescue and one other, hoping to make it possible for other people to get the help they needed. “Each rescue has its own goals and they run at their own pace,” Says Chelley. “Our ambitions and goals were hampered by too many limitations so we decided to start our own rescue where the sky is the limit.” In January of 2010, The Kitzmillers organized Have A Heart Humane Society and applied for a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. Gina became the cat coordinator, Ted signed on as lead pooper scooper and Chelley became the paperwork juggler. Volunteers came forth, adoption days were scheduled, pets were brought into foster homes and the paperwork slowly went through the system and was finalized September 15, 2010 after more than 170 dogs and cats had been altered, vaccinated, dewormed, micro chipped and adopted into loving homes. Foster homes are the key to the success of an organization like Have A Heart. Instead of warehousing the pets in cold steel cages, Have A Heart’s pets are housed in loving homes where the animals can be socialized, potty trained and given basic training commands, all of which makes them more adoptable. “There are never enough foster homes,” says Gina. “We often hear people say that they would fall in love with their foster pet and wouldn’t be able to give it up. What they have to understand is that we all fall in love with our foster pets, but keeping it would be a selfish act. You can’t think about you. You have to think about what’s best for that pet and if you don’t give the pet up for adoption, you can’t save another one.” “Animal rescue is hard work. It’s emotionally draining and frustrating. There are days when we want to say enough is enough,” says Chelley. “But the reality is that we have found our purpose. For us, nothing is more satisfying than knowing that a death row pet has been saved because of us and is now in a happy home.”

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Foster Tales

Founded in 2023, Foster Tales (501c3) emerged from the heart of Bakersfield, California, a city at the epicenter of a severe dog overpopulation crisis. Our founder was moved by the dire situation of local shelter dogs, where the stark reality often contradicts the law's intent to prevent euthanasia for lack of space. Despite legal protections, many dogs—whether due to minor illnesses like kennel cough, timidity, or simply a lack of interest from adopters—are still tragically euthanized when shelters reach capacity. The diversity of dogs facing such fates in Bakersfield is astonishing, often leaving people in disbelief that such loving animals were on the brink of being lost forever. The city's acute shortage of adopters means many dogs never get the chance they deserve. At Foster Tales, our commitment runs deep. In 2023 alone, our dedicated volunteers saved 114 dogs through relentless tracking, fostering, and facilitating adoptions. We’ve grown that number to 200+ so far in 2024, saving more lives with the help of our incredible community of adopters—many of whom hail from Northern California. Every adoption not only transforms the life of a rescued dog but also opens a spot for another in need. Our journey is fueled by the belief that every dog deserves a chance, and each adoption is a victory in the fight against unnecessary euthanasia.

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Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center, Clovis

David McDonald adopted Miss Winkles and her brother, Rocky, in October of 2005 when they were ten weeks old. They both loved to run and play in David’s spacious, fenced yard. Miss Winkles was faster than Rocky, and enjoyed chasing him and tackling him from behind as they both would tumble across the grass.

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Bambis Army – Rescue of K9’S (BARK)

One day seven people got together for lunch, They were City of Parlier Mayor Alma Beltran, City Councilman Trino Pimental, Michelle Lopez, Nick Prado, Brenda Prado, Joy Rothholz and Heather Rothholz. The seven of them began speaking about the overpopulation of cats and dogs in the community, the lack of low cost spay & neuter programs, how animals are treated poorly by those without resources. We discussed the need for a facility to help address these concerns, our idea of a no kill rescue would be one that could serve as a community resource, educating the youth and adults about the importance of proper care for animals and to spay & neuter their pets. We also discussed the needs of veterans, we need a program to assist active Military Veterans with the challenges they face when they get deployed. So, we came up with Bambi Army – Rescue of K9’S (BARK) a dream was developed, we decided it was time to make our dream come true. Eventually (BARK) received our 501 C3 non- profit status this has propelled us to work harder to make the dream a reality. (BARK) is a licensed non-profit no kill rescue, we aim to become a rescue where veterans will no longer have to give up their animals companions due to deployment. (BARK) will support our troops and will welcome their family pet into our boarding facility for the length of the veteran’s deployment. (BARK) aim to reduce the stray population and finding them homes, we also would like to keep our community pets safe by offering low cost vaccinations and micro-chipping services. To make our dream a reality we need community support and financial contributions to make our animal rescue in our area a long term reality. (BARK) meets a real need in our area that previously had no animal rescue or shelter of any type for abandoned animals and Military Vet Pets.

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Animal Rescue of Fresno

ARF began its operations out of a small facility on Belmont Ave and Highway 99. ARF moved to its current location on Dakota Avenue in 2005. From its humble beginnings, ARF has grown quickly, so that more and more dogs each year can be rescued and adopted out to loving forever homes.

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Fresno Humane Animal Services

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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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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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Bubbles Dog Rescue

Bubbles Dog Rescue was founded by sisters Isabelle, Inna, and friend Sienna. These vegan women wanted to help take matters of the frightening, rapid dog euthanasia rates ‚ into their own hands. We pull dogs off the streets and off of euthanasia lists throughout California, provide full vetting and medical care, and a foster home. Bubbles Dog Rescue purposely selects fosters that supply a safe, warm and exemplary environment. We promote the dog on social media platforms and adoption websites, to find the dogs their purrfect home.

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Underdog Heroes Rescue

Underdog Heroes rescues dogs from high kill shelters that are red listed for euthanasia due to illness, overcrowding, abandonment and neglect. In numerous cases, we intervene to safely remove dogs from abusive inhumane living situations.

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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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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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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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Paws For Life K9 Rescue

Paws For Life K9 Rescue saves and transforms the lives of animals and people through innovative canine-centered programs that provide purpose, support, and opportunity through the Prison/Re-Entry, People & Pet Innovation Center, First Responder and PTSD Support, Adoptions, Transports, and Vet Tech Program.

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Pasadena Humane

Pasadena Humane is more than an animal shelter; we are a community-supported animal resource center providing compassion and care for all animals. Since 1903, Pasadena Humane has offered lifesaving programs and services for animals and the people who love them in the Greater Los Angeles Area. At our Pasadena campus, we provide shelter, dedicated care and new beginnings for thousands of our community's most vulnerable animals every year. In addition to pet adoptions and foster, we focus on programs and services aimed at helping people care for and keep their pets, such as free and low-cost spay/neuter and vaccines, a pet food pantry, and an animal support call center. In 2022, Pasadena Humane helped nearly 40,000 animals through adoptions, wildlife rehabilitation, lost & found, veterinary services, and surrender prevention assistance.

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Tail Waggin All Breed Rescue

I have always had a love for animals since I was young. I was always bringing something home. All my own pets have always been rescues.When I was 18 I worked in a pet store for a couple years then went to work for a veterinary hospital for 9 yrs in the foothills. I moved to Arizona and worked in another veterinary hospital for 2 more years. Then moving back to Cali I began working in an office at a Fabrication shop in 1997. Soon moved out into the country towards Turlock where our Rescue venture began. One afternoon November 2000, a lovely Border Collie mix Moma, we named “Nanny" , showed up skin and bones, looking like she had had pups and smelling like something the cat dragged in. We cleaned her up, gave her much needed food and water, made her a comfy bed and headed off to Turlock for some well needed supplies. We received a call about 45 minutes later from my daughter in a panic, “mom, That dog just came back with her puppies!!” To our surprise, “Nanny” jumped our short fence and went and retrieved her 2 pups. They were about 4 weeks or so at the time. So my daughter “Holly” got them all settled in while we picked up addition supplies needed :) At 8 weeks my friend and brother adopted one of each pup. CJ my brothers dog, has been a joy for their family and they love her dearly. CJ is getting up there in years (now 17yrs old), but still enjoys her family, doggie friends, and taking well deserved naps. Many THANKS to all the local Rescues, Shelters, Veterinary Clinics and friends that helped us get started. I had not intended to start a rescue but to save this poor girl whom was just left behind to fend for herself. But as most of you in the rescue world know that is how most Rescues start and it was only the beginning for us.

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Friends of Canines Animal Rescue

We are a canine rescue, located in Tracy, California and work with shelters in our area. Although we specialize in the Rottweiler breed, we are not breed specific and also rescue a lot of mixed breed dogs. We do have a special affinity for black and tan dogs and keep our eyes open for Rottweilers in the shelters. We try to save dogs that are in danger of euthanization at the shelters in our area and foster them in home environments until we find a family for them. We housetrain them and teach them to live in a home setting. We offer socialization to our rescue dogs by walking them, taking them with us as often as possible, and work with them to get along with other foster dogs in our home. Before adopting a dog out to a new family, we do a home check to ensure that the rescue dog is a good match for the new adopters. If the new adoption does not work out in your home, we will welcome the dog back at any time. In this way, we hope that both you and the dog will be happy with the adoption. Check our adoption process for more details. We also help dog owners, and people who have found a lost dog, try to find a new home for these pets. We assist them by listing the dog on our petfinder site as an owner assist listing. The owner or current caretaker of the pet continues to care for the pet and is the contact person for the pet, while the dog is listed on our webpage. Our adoption fees and policies for FCAR do not apply to these dogs. Their adoptions go strictly through their owners and caretakers and we try to help find them new families by providing exposure for them through our petfinder webpages.

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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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ASTRO Foundation

The Animal Shelter to Riverbank and Oakdale (ASTRO) Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization formed in 2012 dedicated to rescuing homeless dogs and cats from the areas of Oakdale and Riverbank.​ By working with a network of volunteers, foster caregivers, and local veterinarians, ASTRO Foundation is able to rescue hundreds of animals every year. The ASTRO Thrift & Gift Shop is located at 250 East E Street in Oakdale and all proceeds from the incredible shop directly benefit our rescue animals. A 2021 Capital Campaign allowed the purchase of 157 North Fifth Avenue in Oakdale, CA., which provides a lifesaving care, a place for animal lovers to volunteer, and a place for rescue pets to find loving, forever homes. The ASTRO Foundation is proudly supported by Petco Love and are so pleased to have cats and kittens available for adoption at Petco in Riverbank with weekend dog adoption events monthly! Our dream is to one day build a modern, no-kill shelter so that we can further serve our community and all of the animals in it.

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City of Oakdale Animal Services

The City of Oakdale’s Department of Animal Control, services the city limits of Oakdale, Riverbank and Escalon. In February of 2009, the City of Riverbank started contracting with the City of Oakdale for Animal Control services. In 2022, The City of Oakdale partnered with Escalon to provide Animal Services. The city of Oakdale’s small facility was built in the 1970’s and has slowly been renovated and remodeled to fit the ever-expanding needs of the city it services. A total of six staff members and a supervisor run and manage our facility. Each city has a designated officer that patrols and handles their related animal incidents, we also have two support staff members who help cover shifts and provide assistance to the unit as needed. Our facility has one shelter attendant who oversees the daily needs and operation of the facility and animals. Besides patrolling busy streets for lost, injured, and abandoned animals, our animal control officers also conduct humane investigations when animal cruelty is suspected, providing shelter for stray animals, offering assistance to owners and finding lost animals, provide emergency services after hours, enforce all California state laws and local animal control ordinances, and conduct animal licensing (canvassing) inspections to name a few of our services. In addition to its on-site and field personnel, the shelter is assisted by the efforts of our volunteers who work with the animals in our care and participate in various education and fundraising programs, off-site adoption events and provide low cost spay and neuter vouchers for local programs in the hopes to help educate members of the public we serve to provide homes for the animals that live in our city and reduce the number of unwanted/unplanned litters of animals in the effort to reduce the number of animals in our area. Our animal shelter offers a variety of potential pets for you to choose from that have come from our area. Most of our animals are either strays or pets turned in by owners who are no longer able to keep them. The many benefits of adopting from a city animal shelter include low‑cost spaying/neutering, an initial veterinary checkup, the peace of mind knowing that your new pet has received its initial vaccinations against contagious diseases, and the satisfaction of having saved the life of a shelter animal.

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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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Humane Society Silicon Valley

We are committed to saving healthy and treatable animals in shelters in our community and across the nation. By leveraging our expertise and building partnerships with under resourced shelters, we are saving more lives together.

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Oakland Animal Services

Oakland Animal Services is Oakland's only ‚open admissions‚ shelter: We accept all of Oakland's homeless, injured, orphaned, unwanted, lost, abandoned and mistreated animals, regardless of age, breed, temperament or medical condition.

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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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Kennels 2 Couches

We are a foster-based rescue, and have dogs and cats located throughout southern California.

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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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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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SPARC - Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center

SPARC is a unique partnership between public and private resources with a shared goal of creating a more humane, no-kill system for saving the homeless and abandoned animals of our community. When successful, this prototype can be recreated in other cities. In the long run, we strive to show that smaller, local shelters can attract a larger volunteer and foster corps, be a true community partner and make reclamation of lost pets easier and provide a better solution for all homeless pets.

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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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All Paws K9 Rescue

We started rescuing on a small scale in 2003. We helped with trap and release of abandoned animals in our local desert area. In 2016 we became a 501(C)3 and rescuing those at risk of euthanasia in our California Shelter system. Since then we have been growing and growing. Now in 2023 we are recognized as a 501c3 in the State of Iowa. We are so excited to see what is in store for us this coming year. To date we have rescued over 200 dogs, some moms with pups and several medical dogs needing help. We would not have been able to do so without the support from many of our friends family fosters board member and the donors that have given anything from money to blankets towels and DOG FOOD. Our rescue is in constant need of fosters. We are always in need of fosters for our seniors that need a quiet place to stay comfy, also bottle feeders for the little ones that have had something happen to their momma, Large dogs are always in need of a place to stay especially those that get a bad wrap just because of their breed. All our fosters provide a safe and loving home for those awaiting their furever homes.

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Foster Army Animal Rescue

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Animal Authority Rescue Team

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Guardian Angel Pet Rescue, Inc

Our Goal is to assist in the Rescue of Dogs and Cats from High Kill Shelters. We also foster and assist in the networking of pets in need of permanent loving homes. We have limited space so we are always looking for volunteers to Foster…. for information on how you can foster please click on the Fostering link above.

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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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Foothill Dog Rescue of the Sierras

Foothill Dog Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to re-homing dogs from high-kill shelters and dogs from owners who can no longer care for them. Foothill Dog Rescue’s goal is to rescue dogs in need of a second chance, a new home and a new leash on life. This includes shelter dogs, those in unfit living conditions, sick or injured dogs, pregnant dogs and puppies which we ultimately will place in loving forever homes. Our rescue provides all necessary medical care including intake vaccines, spay/neuter, microchips, deworming and any necessary surgeries along with setting them up in nurturing, safe foster homes. We strive to get to know each dog, determine what their ideal home is and find the perfect fit for their needs. Foothill Dog Rescue assists underserved areas not only with re-homing dogs due to unfortunate circumstances, but also with supporting spay/neuter and vaccination clinics in order to be a part of the solution in reducing the amount of unwanted dogs in shelters and in our surrounding communities.

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Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Club

The Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Club (SPGPC) is an affiliated member of the Great Pyrenees Club of America and we are an independently licensed club member of the American Kennel Club. SPGPC is located in the Greater Sacramento area. The club was born out of enthusiasm for the Great Pyrenees breed and has been sustained by a dedicated group of dog owners since October 1996. There is something for everyone in the Club. Our Members include obedience and conformation exhibitors, pet owners, people, and their dogs who do therapy-dog volunteer work, people who enjoy the social activities the Club has to offer, and volunteers who support the efforts of our club with dogs that come into our rescue program.

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Pet Friends and Rescue

Pet Friends and Rescue is a No Kill Shelter. Our Mission is to eliminate cruelty and neglect of abandoned companion animals and to encourage a community atmosphere of education, care, and concern that will strengthen the human/animal bond. PET FRIENDS AND RESCUE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that benefits homeless companion animals of San Benito County.

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County of Santa Clara Animal Services

We provide shelter and care for homeless domestic animals, reunite lost pets with their families, facilitate pet adoption, and investigate complaints of animal cruelty and neglect in the community to improve the lives of people and animals in the county.

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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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Hitchcock Road Animal Services

The County of Monterey and City of Salinas formally merged Animal Services in 2023 through a Joint Powers Agreement, creating Hitchcock Road Animal Services Agency. Many years of discussions, shared staffing and agreements and even a worldwide pandemic led up to the formation of this new agency. While the County of Monterey serves as the Lead Agency of HRAS, the agency governed by a Board of Directors that has 2 representatives of each the County of Monterey and the City of Salinas.

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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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Amazing Strays Rescue

From day one, our goal has been to help all dogs who need it. Big, small, medical cases, senior or puppy; ASR stands by our commitment- Lisa, Our Founder

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The Liberty Dog Network

The Liberty Dog Network was established in 2022 and is a small, Southern California based dog rescue. We rely on fosters/people to open their home to care for the dogs we rescue. We provide all medical care and supplies to our fosters, they provide the home and supply the love.

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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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Namaste Akita Rescue Alliance

Namaste Akita Rescue Alliance is a 501(c) (3) Non-profit charitable organization located in Northern California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are a small grassroots volunteer based organization. We take in only the number of Akitas we can responsibly care for and re-home. Caring for a manageable number of dogs allows us to provide necessary medical treatment, quality nutrition, training and socialization. It also gives us ample time to get to fully know our fosters and their unique personalities, all of which enables us to find the best possible match for them in an adoptive family. Our members and volunteers are a group of dedicated individuals who have full time jobs, family commitments, children and their own companion animals, yet make time to provide structure, training, behavior modification, medical care when necessary, socialization and plenty of TLC for the dogs in our program. Our goal is to place our Akitas in appropriate homes that provide for and compliment the needs of each individual dog, as well as meets the requirements of our adopters. Collectively, we have more than 30 years of rescue experience with the breed. We partner with local shelters in Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Francisco, Sacramento, Solano County, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Barbara, the Tri-Valley and Central Valley and Marin County. We will consider other locations depending on available resources and space available. Before we accept a dog into our program, they are carefully evaluated for temperament and health. We then begin the process of getting to know each dog and asses their needs, before we make them available. Some dogs may require more time for rehabilitation, physical or physiological healing or just basic training. They receive whatever time is needed to ensure they are ready and well adjusted so they can thrive in a loving qualified home. We are not a "sanctuary". We don't have acres of land with our own kennels, nor do we have a long list of foster homes to take in large numbers of dogs. We have a small network of volunteers and while our priority is to place our orphans in foster homes first, unfortunately there simply are not enough. Unlike government funded agencies, we rely purely on donations from you, our community and supporters to help fund the work we do. Adoption fees help defray some of our operating costs to spay/neuter, immunize, feed, board/kennel, microchip and provide any medical treatment needed. Often times extensive medical tests are required, and/or major surgical procedures are necessary to get these dogs back to optimum health. Your donations enable us to provide these dogs with the care they never had. Because we are recognized in the state of California as a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization, your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our outreach efforts include supporting our local communities by being a resource for educating the public about responsible pet ownership, the importance of spaying/neutering, breed selection, how to prepare for your newly adopted dog, and the many other challenges of pet ownership. We also provide resources for veterinary specialists (i.e: oncologists, dermatologists, ophthalmologists), rehabilitation and therapy centers, animal behaviorists and trainers. Our extended family of Akitas who were adopted from the Akita chapter of Niko Rescue appear on our "Adopted" page, because we want those adopters to know they have our commitment of continued support for the life of their Akita. We hope you're here because you'd like to learn more about the breed, or perhaps because you'd like to join us in our efforts, either by adopting, volunteering or donating. Your support could make the difference in the life of an Akita for the rest of their life.

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K9 Paw Print Rescue

K9 Paw Print Rescue (K9PPR) is an animal rescue group. Our founding volunteers are known in the rescue world and have been rescuing as well as working in animal-related fields for quite some time. K9PPR became fully operational at the beginning of 2012. We have volunteers in fields such as Veterinary, Animal Training and behavior fields, Nurses, Shelter workers, and hard core animal lovers. We all work together to save lives of dogs in need! Our family is growing every day, and we are very excited for the things to come in the coming years! As an animal rescue group, we have access to animals that are not available to the public which may need some extra help medically, or just need a little extra TLC before becoming adoptable. We are contacted about animals who have run out of time at shelters, evaluate them for temperament and work with them until they are ready for adoption! We rescue animals primarily from local shelters and place the animals into our volunteer foster homes until we can find them their fur-ever home!

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Rescues Rock

Rescues Rock is a community based animal welfare, education and rescue organization servicing Hollywood, West Hollywood, The Hollywood and Beverly Hills neighborhoods, as well as, Studio City and neighborhoods of East San Fernando Valley. We adopt to homes throughout Southern California. Rescues Rock operates a dedicated, foster house located in Laurel Canyon. 100% Volunteer fueled Rescues Rock and BarkPark focus on at risk orphan kittens and puppies and dogs and cats requiring medical intervention. Adoptions and meet and greets are by appointment only. Thank you for making the loving and responsible decision to adopt and not shop for your new family member. Rescues Rock is here to help you every step of the way in your adoption process. If you don't see your future family member among our current adoptables, reach out and let us know who you are hoping to find and we will contact our extensive network to help you find your perfect match. Rescues Rock adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are always up to date on all vaccinations, spayed/neutered and cleared by a veterinarian at the time of adoption. We offer foster to adopt scenarios to approved fosters. Vaccination and S/N clinics are offered at BarkPark for the convenience of our fosters and adopters. Rescues Rock is here for the life of your pet. We are available to consult on training, nutrition, health and wellness at no charge to our adopters. Rescues Rock is a 501c3 non profit organization.

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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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Every Pet's Dream

Every Pet's Dream is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit foster-based rescue dedicated to saving animals that otherwise would have been euthanized. We provide them a fresh start and an opportunity to find their forever home.

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Silicon Valley Pet Project

Silicon Valley Pet Project was founded in November of 2014 and is a San Jose-based organization. Inspired by the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley, our goal was to create a professional, sustainable animal welfare organization that celebrates rescue pets. Our organization is structured into dedicated teams focused on rescue operations, foster parent support, marketing, and communications, volunteer management, development, administration, and more. We embrace teamwork, professionalism, and flexibility in our organization, all with the goal of helping more animals in our community. We are proud to be the first San Jose based network partner of Best Friends Animal Society. SVPP strives to make the experience of volunteering, fostering, adopting, and/or donating to our organization rewarding, educational, supportive, and community-focused. We are an animal welfare organization that is first and foremost a people organization. We could not do what we do without every person who volunteers, fosters, adopts, or donates to SVPP. Check out our Newsletters for more information about SVPP's work over the years.

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San Jose Animal Care Center

We are a full-service animal care division of the Public Works Department comprised of four units: Field Operations (Animal Control), Medical Services, dog, cat, and small animals Shelter Operations, and Administration. Each unit works in collaboration with each other for the care of the animals in the community that we serve.

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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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Costa Rica Dog Rescue & Adoption

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Shiloh's Animal Rescue

Shiloh’s Animal Rescue Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit certified organization where we strive to do our best to give animals a second chance at life. We work towards rescuing red-listed animals all over the state of California who are about to be euthanized due to overcrowding.

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Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue

Founded in 2007, CCHDR is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding forever homes for herding dogs including, but not limited to, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Australian Cattle Dogs/Queensland Heelers and other herding breeds and mixes. We are based in Paso Robles, CA but rescue dogs from overcrowded shelters all over the state of California. Our goal is to raise awareness about the often misunderstood herding dog breeds and educate people about the ever-growing pet overpopulation problem.

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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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Countryside Animal Rescue

Countryside Animal Rescue has rescued and rehomed approximately 4,000 homeless animals since it was founded in 2002. Countryside Animal Rescue is a small but dedicated organization with one full-time employee, four part-time staff members, and a wonderful group of volunteers. Each team member is deeply committed to the health and well-being of our animals, and their passion for rescuing dogs is truly inspiring. We primarily focus on our local community while also reaching out to neighboring counties. Our rescue accepts dogs that have been abandoned, abused, or neglected, as well as owner surrenders. This includes pregnant mothers, nursing moms with their puppies, and orphaned puppies. The animals are housed on our property, which allows us to get to know each dog individually. This personal connection helps us find the perfect homes for them.

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Marin Humane

We're an independent nonprofit and not affiliated with The Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA. Our tax ID (EIN) is 94-1156562. Our look may have changed a bit, but our mission, vision, and values remain focused on the animals.

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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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Pets and Pals Animal Shelter

We are a no-kill adoption center. We have been located in the City of Lathrop since purchasing the property in 1985. Pets and Pals as an organization was established in 1950 by Gladys Sargent. From the very beginning it has been the goal to help homeless pets find loving homes, as well as making sure as many pets as possible are spayed or neutered to help avoid pet overpopulation. We bring pets into the shelter based on availability of space. Once a pet is brought in, we make sure the vaccinations are current and the animal is scheduled for a spay or neuter. While in our care, the dogs are allowed to go in play groups to our spacious yards with swimming pools and shade trees for 3 hours of the day. The dog runs are very large indoor/outdoor kennels with heated floors in the Winter and misters and cooling fans in the Summer. We want to make sure their stay is as comfortable as possible. We screen with applications to try to find homes where our dogs and cats will be cared for and to reduce the risk of shelter returns. The application helps guide us in finding a good fit for both the applicant and pet.

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PALS Haven

Like most non-profits, PALS started with a simple idea and a desire to help out in the community. For PALS founders, Nancy Alumbaugh and Daunis Bradshaw, the desire was to help the homeless and abandoned animals of Lodi, and the idea was to do so by supporting the Lodi Animal Shelter. And, so, in 2004, PALS (People Assisting Lodi Shelter) was formed, and would shortly thereafter be granted 501(c) 3 status. In the beginning, PALS had no building to call our own; many of those who would become PALS volunteers had been volunteering at the Lodi Animal Shelter already, and after PALS was formed, we continued to do so in many capacities, even fostering animals in our own homes. Shortly after forming, PALS would enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Lodi, authorizing PALS to undertake fundraising, and perform pet adoptions, out of the Lodi Animal Shelter. In addition to our countless volunteer hours cleaning cages and kennels, feeding the animals, socializing the animals, and walking dogs, PALS, through its fundraising efforts, also provided vaccinations, microchips, FELV/FIV testing for cats, and other special medical needs, for all shelter animals. But, there was still so much more that needed to be done. Plans to build a new Animal Shelter in Lodi were continually being placed on the backburner, and the current facility, which was built in the 1950s, was in serious need of upgrades. Inadequate housing space for stray and abandoned animals was also a concern. As plans for a new shelter continued to stall, PALS looked for other ways to help alleviate the space shortage at the shelter. In 2006, Bill and Carol Meehleis, of Meehleis Modular, donated an existing modular building, and moved it next to the Lodi Animal Shelter. That same year, through a generous grant awarded to PALS by the Lions Club’s “Lions Love Lodi” grant program, PALS was able to erect four large covered outdoor kennels, behind the new PALS building, as well as the PALS sign along Kettleman Lane; an additional five kennels, for smaller dogs, would be added the following year. While it was nice to have a PALS building, it was an empty shell at first. Fitting it out would require much more fundraising, and generous donations from local businesses, and individuals, for it to fully materialize into the PALS shelter and adoption center. Generous donations allowed PALS to construct four cat rooms inside the building, where cats can lived and socialized with one another in a more natural setting. An additional generous donation from Terri and Toni Clark allowed for the construction of the “Meet & Greet” room, where potential adopters could spend some time to get to know the animals they’re looking to adopt. Other necessities such as a refrigerator were donated by Lowes, and a washer and dryer were donated by Jenny Lind. Through its fundraising efforts, and the generous donations of those in Lodi, and surrounding communities, PALS was also able to make upgrades to the Lodi Animal Shelter itself, including a fresh paint job, a new air conditioning unit, and a 100’ long decorative iron fenced-in dog-run along the south wall of the Lodi Animal Shelter, which PALS volunteers use daily to walk both PALS’ dogs, and shelter dogs; PALS would also be the first recipient of funding from the Art in Public Places Fund when their public art project, a mural that runs along the south wall of the Lodi Animal Shelter, was approved by the Lodi Art Advisory Board in 2007. In 2009, PALS would create LSP (Lodi Shelter PALS) in order to staff the shelter’s front office. LSP’s staffing of the Lodi Animal Shelter’s front office allowed the shelter to offer adoptions to the public six days a week. LSP staff also tracked adoptions, and the licensing of cats and dogs within Lodi. It has been a long journey, from those early days to where we are now. We’ve saved the lives of countless cats and dogs. And, we know we couldn't have done it without the tireless efforts of all of our volunteers who have given, and continue to give, untold hours of their time to this endeavor. Nor could we have come this far without the generous financial support of our many event sponsors, benefactors, and community members. Your generosity has truly been a blessing. In partnership with the Lodi Animal Shelter, we made great inroads into cutting down on the needless deaths of companion animals in Lodi, through education, rehabilitation, and the adoptions of our furry friends into good homes. Many challenges have presented themselves through the years, and PALS, with the support of our volunteers, and the generosity of our donors, has met each one of them head-on. Perhaps our greatest challenge, the lack of adequate housing for stray and abandoned animals, led PALS to undertake a project that would span a decade, and launch the first large scale, modern, state-of-the-art rescue facility in the area, PALS Haven.

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Second Chance Cocker Rescue

Second Chance Cocker Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 California corporation. We are an all volunteer, Cocker Spaniel rescue, finding loving homes for Cocker Spaniels in need across California. All our dogs receive a vet exam, vaccinations, and spay/neuter. They are behavior tested so we can best match the dogs to the families. We offer sanctuary homes to the older or chronically ill dogs. We offer medical care to those who need it, like little 2-year-old Picasso who ate a piece of shredded towel, damaging his intestines severely. His family relinquished him to their local shelter because they could not pay for his medical care. We took him in, provided the three surgeries for a total of $6,000 to bring him back to health, and adopted him to a wonderful family in Rancho Murieta where he is living his dream life. Sometimes our dogs become heroes, like Charlie. He was adopted by Jeannie when he was 8 years old. She always said he came as a foster and refused to leave. Jeannie had diabetes and Charlie saved her life many times. The last time Jeannie passed out in the snow, he laid down on her and barked his head off to attract attention. The paramedics said his body heat and barking saved her life yet again. Every year, we are working to expand our network of volunteers, fosters, and donors with the goal of saving even more Cocker Spaniels across California. We are so grateful for your support, both financial and otherwise, and hope you know how essential it is in achieving this goal. Without your help, so many dogs would not be alive, healthy, and in loving homes today.

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Humane Society of Stanislaus County

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization in Stanislaus County focused on providing resources to people, their pets, and local rescues in the Central Valley.

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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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Animal Refugee Response

Founded in 2011, Animal Refugee Response is a 501(c)3 non profit organization committed to improving the lives of animals in need, through direct care, serving the community, and standing as a positive example of the NO-KILL alternative.

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Whiskers, Tails & Ferals

Whiskers, Tails and Ferals (formerly Up Valley Spay/Neuter Network) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization making a significant impact on the tragedy of pet overpopulation. We rescue several hundred animals in Napa County every year, preventing them from entering the county shelter. Including the animals in other county shelters that we are able to rescue and admit into our program whenever possible, for many of these homeless pets their only hope is to be saved by an animal loving organization like ours. Otherwise without our help they would most likely be euthanized. And with the support of caring people like you, we’re devoted to: Finding forever homes for abandoned or unwanted cats and dogs. Spaying and neutering cats and dogs. The rescue of feral and stray cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. Cat colony care and safety. Rehabilitation and fostering of feral and stray cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. Spaying and neutering cats and dogs from low income households. Educating people about pet care and the tragedy of overpopulation. All animals that come into our program are spayed or neutered, tested for a variety of illnesses, vaccinated, wormed (as needed) and micro-chipped. All sick animals are immediately put under the care and supervision of a Napa veterinarian and Whiskers, Tails and Ferals pays for their medications.

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Pits R Us All Breed Rescue and Adoptions

Welcome to PitsRUs.Org! As an All Breed Rescue & Adoption Organization, our mission is to save animals from the potential of being euthanized in shelters or kill pens. We take in all breeds of animals, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, goats, horses, donkeys, birds, reptiles, and many others. If we are able to locate a foster home, we will provide care. We take pride in the care we provide to the sick and injured, elderly, hospice and special needs animals we take in. We are a foster based rescue, meaning all of our animals are in our homes, and on our land. None of our animals are in boarding facilities. Our animals stay with us as long as it takes for them to find a forever home

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Pawsitive Connections

Pawsitive Connections was founded in the Spring of 2010. We are a no-kill, 501(c)3 nonprofit, dog rescue, located in Kingsburg, CA, but hold weekly adoption events in San Jose. Our dogs and puppies are rescued from California Central Valley shelters where many are at risk of euthanasia. Our Pawsitive Connections (PC) Pups are fully vetted, before they begin their search for a forever home. Our organization believes in the human to animal connection and we strive to cultivate that connection between our rescue pups and potential families. Our staff and volunteers are proud of our ability to match our pups with the right family based on energy level, temperament, and size.

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Visalia Animal Care Center

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Gabby's Animal Rescue Inc

We are a privately run no-kill, 501c3 non-profit animal rescue. We are a foster based rescue, we do not have a centralized shelter or facility, all of our animals are in foster homes. Gabby's Animal Rescue, Inc. is a registered non-profit 501(c)3, no-kill animal rescue located in Visalia, CA. I consider myself a half way house for animals in need. The animals in the rescue live in foster homes until they are adopted. Our adoption fees are $150-400 for dogs/puppies, $100-$150 for cats/kittens. The animals are all spayed/neutered, microchipped, dewormed, vet checked, current on flea control & up to date on vaccines. 501(c)3 non-profit license number: 81-4624870

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Kings County Animal Services

Kings County Animal Services – Animal Services division under the Kings County Sheriff’s Office - houses animals from the unincorporated parts of Kings County, Hanford City, and Lemoore City. Field Services is responsible for responding to animal calls in the unincorporated areas of the county. Types of calls Animal Services responds to include bite cases, restraint issues, animals running at large, welfare checks (neglect, cruelty cases, animal abuse).

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Kings SPCA

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