The Best California Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2026

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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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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Pet Matchmaker Rescue

Pet Matchmaker is a 501(c)3 non-profit rescue organization that rescues homeless and unwanted dogs from high-kill shelters and abusive and neglectful situations in Kern County, California. Many of the animals we come across are shut-down, afraid, abandoned, or abused. We provide love, housing, a stable and supportive environment, socialization, spay and neutering, vaccination, vet care, and adoption for as many animals as possible in a humane, safe, and sanitary manner. Unlike most of California, Kern County has low rates of spay/neutering leading to high rates of abandoned and/or euthanized animals. We have established connections to adoptees and other rescue groups outside of Kern County, allowing us to transfer or place some of our rescued animals in other areas that do not have the dog population problems that we see here. Currently over 2500 dogs and cats are euthanized every month in one Kern County shelter alone, so there is still much more work to be done. Housing the rescue animals in foster homes and at our rescue facility enables us to get to know the needs of each individual dog and we at Pet Matchmaker strive to make the best possible match between a dog and its forever family prior to adoption to ensure the dog will be loved and cared for the rest of its life. We also occasionally rescue horses and baby goats from slaughter auctions; rehabilitating them at the rescue until they can be adopted to homes where they will be loved and cared for as pets.

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Companion Animal Protection Society

When Deborah Howard witnessed the dreadful conditions at a Docktor Pet Center store in November 1989, she was appalled. The company had more than 300 franchises at that time. After learning more about the plight of pet shop and puppy mill dogs, Ms. Howard joined forces with Robert Baker, the foremost puppy mill investigator in the country. During his 13 years as chief investigator of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Mr. Baker inspected over 700 puppy mills. Ms. Howard, a former radio news reporter, lawyer and PR professional, formed CAPS in 1990. The nonprofit became a 501(c)(3) in 1992. As a result of CAPS’ efforts, Docktor Pet Centers, Inc., which refused to do business without the sale of puppies, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 1993. Ms. Howard’s accolades include being featured in “Heroes Among Us” on People.com and being one of South Shore Living’s 10 Women of Influence.

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Yucca Valley Animal Shelter

Yucca Valley Animal Shelter receives animals from the Town of Yucca Valley and Morongo Basin. We provide care and shelter to lost pets until we can reunite them with their owners and take in animals that have been relinquished by people who can no longer care for them. We also provide a spay/neuter voucher program to assist resident pet owners, and work with other agencies and rescue organizations, all with the aim of providing compassionate care for our animal friends at the highest standard.

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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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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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Mell's Mutts

Mell's Mutts was given the non-profit 501c3 “Buy, Sell, Rescue Inc.” by a good friend; a real estate broker who wanted to infuse his real estate business with his passion for rescuing dogs. We do business as Mell’s Mutts.

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Fresno Humane Animal Services

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Stonecliffe Animal Rescue

Stonecliffe is a 501(c)(3) no-kill shelter that has saved the lives of over 7,000 dogs and puppies since 2003. Operated by volunteers and located in Lemoore, CA, we specialize in the rescue of both large and small breed puppies and dogs, whelping mothers and emergency cases. We are very proud of the work we do on behalf of abandoned animals. Before being placed with adoptive families our dogs are pack-socialized, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and are given a clean bill of health.

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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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Tofu's Dream World

Tofu’s Dream World is a foster-based dog rescue located in Los AngeleS, CA. We rescue dogs from high-kill shelters throughout California and place them in loving, qualified foster homes until a perfect, forever home is found. All medical care is provided and every dog is vaccinated, rehabilitated, and spayed or neutered before leaving our rescue. Tofu’s Dream World was founded by JEN DODARO, a freelance ART DIRECTOR and animal advocate. After years of volunteering with local rescues and regularly visiting and networking dogs at high-kill shelters, it became evident that the shelter crisis in california is far from over. with tofu’s dream world we will do everything in our power to bring awareness to this crisis, while helping as many dogs as we can in the process.

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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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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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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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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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Casa de Love Animal Rescue

Lindy Turner began rescuing all types of animals from a very young age. Whatever stray or hurt animal she found, Lindy would always bring it home to love and care for it. ​In Lindy's lifetime, she has always been an advocate and rescuer for the underdog. Since 2006, she began saving one dog at a time from the shelters. After rescuing and rehabilitating the dog, she would find it a wonderful loving home. In the last 15 years, her mission became much more intense - concentrating on seniors, especially the medical need dogs. Her ability to rehabilitate these dogs became well know by shelters all over the state with many of them calling her for assistance in helping the ones that no one would adopt or rescue because of their old age or health conditions. ​Lindy decided she needed to do more and in 2017 and started her own 501(c)3 non profit rescue, Casa de Love Animal Rescue, in hopes of saving many more dogs in need that are slated to be euthanized in our shelters. Headquarters are in Redding, CA with a branch in Turlock CA.

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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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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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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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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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K-9 PALS (K-9 Placement and Assistance League, Inc.)

K-9 PALS is the all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides resources and services for dogs of the Santa Barbara County Animal Services shelters and for dogs taken into K-9 PALS Sanctuary Dog Program. Dogs that are taken into K-9 PALS all live in foster homes until adopted, or in the case of hospice dogs who will live out their lives in a forever foster homes. K-9 PALS operates solely on donations to help achieve their mission. K-9 PALS does NOT receive government subsidies, or any other animal organization. The K-9 PALS organization was founded in 2000, incorporated in December 2001, and received tax exempt 501c3 non profit status in July 2002. K-9 PALS volunteers provide nearly 14,000 hours of service annually, which is equivalent to almost 5 full time employees. K-9 PALS provides veterinary care, daily comforts, daily supplies and medical equipment, dog behavior training, adoption promotion, rescue, adoptions, and advocacy for homeless and abandoned dogs in the Santa Barbara county shelters, and other dogs in need. Since the first day of K-9 PALS' existence the organization has assisted the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter in Santa Barbara to be able to be successful in returning more than 70% of the dogs to their owners and to maintain a 91% or greater live release rate for Santa Barbara County Animal Shelters' dogs. From 2011 to the present, K-9 PALS has expanded efforts to also provide resources and programs to the Santa Barbara County Shelters in Santa Maria and Lompoc.

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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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Santa Barbara Humane - Santa Barbara

Founded in 1887, Santa Barbara Humane is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and one of the first animal welfare agencies in the country. With campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Humane provides low-cost veterinary care, vaccines, and spay/neuter; affordable and humane dog training classes; pet adoption; and animal rehoming services. As a local community organization not funded by any national agency, Santa Barbara Humane relies on the generous support of our community to ensure cats and dogs receive the care they need.

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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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Support 4 Paws

Support 4 Paws is a 501c3 nonprofit ​organization supporting animals and their ​guardians through community outreach, ​medical assistance and educational ​programs. Our mission is to keep animals in ​their homes, out of shelters and off the ​streets by providing much needed services ​to their owners. Thereby, we are “rescuing ​before rescue is needed.” If we can keep animals at home with their ​owners then they don’t end up in ​overcrowded shelters at risk of euthanasia

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Kathryn's Precious Paws Rescue

As lifelong animal caregivers our mission is to encourage others to find love and companionship with dogs and cats that have been neglected and/or abandoned. Kathryn’s Precious Paws Rescue is going to help such animals with the assistance of our volunteer foster care associates. We will carefully heal their wounds both physical and emotional. These animals will then be ready to return love to their new forever companions. KPP Rescue will carefully pair the animal with new families. It is VERY IMPORTANT to us to create a healthy happy bond. Seeing a need for a nonprofit (501 C3) to support our community's animals, we formed our organization to provide sensible solutions. We've grown considerably since then, all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community!

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Huey's Rescue

We are a Non-Profit Organization inspired by the loss of a beloved cat, Huey, that is here to help local shelter pets in need. Our rescue is located in Temecula, CA and we focus our efforts on helping our local animal shelters (Animal Friends of the Valleys and Ramona Humane Society). We take the unwanted, sick and injured kittens, cats, puppies and dogs as well as small animals from these shelters. We place these animals into loving and experienced temporary foster homes until they are physically and mentally healthy enough to find their forever homes.

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Code Red K9 Crew

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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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Malamute Rescue and Rehabilitation of Northern California

To recover & place into foster homes Malamute Dogs from Animal Control Facilities, local animal rescue organizations, and individual people across Northern California, to rescue from harm and neglect, physically and behaviorally rehabilitate into an adoptable dog, and then rehome into a nurturing, permanent, homes. We will use private Veterinarians convenient to our foster homes. We will occasionally rescue other northern breed dogs, as foster space and finances, permit. Should we find ourselves void dogs, or in possession of surplus funds, we may allocate funds to other dog rescues in need.

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Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue

The creation of Rotts of Friends is the long term dream of Renee Lancaster. As an experienced breeder of German Shepherds and Rottweilers for police, personal protection, and working companions, she has seen firsthand the growth of abuse and neglect of dogs of all breeds. The heart of Rotts of Friends started with the deep love and appreciation of the Rottweiler breed. For more than three decades, Renee has watched as this breed has gone from relative obscurity to public persecution. In 1981, Rottweiler's were an unknown breed. By 1990, the misplaced popularity with these dogs caused shelters to swell with increased numbers of Rottweilers and other "bad-boy" dogs. It was the love of the breed which pushed Renee to do more to save the Rottweiler from irresponsible breeding and ownership. With increased space being allocated to taking in these discarded animals, the message became clear that the willingness to help must extend to other breeds going through the same dilemma of abuse, neglect, over-population, and irresponsible ownership. Rottweilers were soon joined with German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and other large breed dogs that became popularized and promptly persecuted. Rotts of Friends strives to educate the public about these breeds and the understanding of what breed, if any, is best for them, preventing pet overpopulation through spay and neuter, and offering programs to properly integrate dogs as a proper part of the family, including those with children and extended families.

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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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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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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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Our Neighborhood Pet Project

Our Neighborhood Pet Project was formed in January 2023 to provide service to the communities in South Monterey County, a rural area on the central coast of California. We believe that the best solution to reducing the number of unwanted dogs and cats is to provide access to low-cost spay and neuter for all residents in need.

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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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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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Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) shelters and cares for the lost and abandoned companion animals of Alameda, Calif., reuniting lost pets with their owners and finding new families for the homeless. FAAS is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our tax ID number is 27-0864431. Eight-time winner "Best Nonprofit Group" (Alameda Magazine, 2014-2021) Six-time winner Best Charitable Event (Alameda Magazine 2016-2021).

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Asians for Humans, Animals & Nature

We are changing our organization's name from Asians for Humans, Animals & Nature to Angel's Love. The abbreviation and the website will remain the same as www.ahan.org. AHAN Accomplishments and The Future of AHAN First, I would like to express my gratitude to all of the people whom adopted dogs and cats from us and all of the people, including the staff, volunteers, donors and friends of AHAN, whom were involved with our organization to find so many good homes for these animals. AHAN will be a program under Angel's Love and will continue to help animals, but decreasing the number of hands-on adoptions. We will still post a few new dogs but the majority of the requests will be forwarded to other reliable organizations to help with dog adoptions. Angel's Love will be more involved with setting up a foundation to help other rescuers and organizations once we verify all the information and the background of those organizations. A quick look at AHAN's 30+ years of accomplishments • - We were the first organization that came up with a strategy with an international organization's help to get Taiwan pass the Animal Protection Law. • - We have helped more than 60 international and local rescuers find homes for their rescued dogs • - We have adopted out more than ten thousand dogs and cats and even some goats. • - We were heavily involved in stopping the unnecessary killing of feral cats in the Bay Area. • - We came up with a successful strategy of how to help animals locally and internationally without owning a shelter by working together with rescuers from all over the world. We will continue helping to save dogs and cats by supporting other organizations!

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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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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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Santa Cruz SPCA

Founded in 1938 by Dr. Charles Edward Graves, the Santa Cruz SPCA started after he generously donated a piece of land to create a shelter. Incorporated in 1955, we provided animal control and adoption services until 2002, when the County established its own agency (the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter). Since then, we have continued our mission as a fully independent community animal welfare organization, offering rescue and adoption, as well as other programs and services that support efforts to save and care for companion animals. In 2020, we celebrated the completion of a state-of-the-art shelter facility. With its adaptable design, modern animal habitats, versatile play areas, space for public engagement through programs and events, and facilities conducive to staff and volunteer efforts, Santa Cruz now boasts a community animal shelter ready to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

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Angel’s Furry Friends Rescue

It all began in 2017 when our Founder volunteered to save 5 newborn puppies abandoned near a rural highway. Through that volunteering experience, she fell in love and decided to keep one of the puppies. She called him Angel – now a treasured member of the family and the inspiration for Angel’s Furry Friends Rescue.<br><br> In 2018 we gathered a team of passionate animal lovers and officially registered Angel’s Furry Friends as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit. It has been such a rewarding experience for us since Day 1 and our mission is not only to find loving homes for dogs and cats, but also to connect families with their future furry soulmates. We are committed to helping animals in need in California and around the world.<br><br> We actively work to raise awareness against animal cruelty and support campaigns for stricter legislation regarding animal abuse in the United States and internationally. We work with local shelters as well as partner shelters in Russia and Ukraine to save stray dogs from inhumane treatment and extermination. We have already brought more than 250 animals from Russia and Ukraine to California, and found them forever homes with loving parents!<br><br> Each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized. We rescue dogs and cats from local shelters that were placed on the euthanasia list to give them a second chance at life. We provide each animal with medical treatment, training, place them with skilled foster families and eventually find them a loving home!<br><br> To us, the story of Angel, the abandoned puppy, represents the story of too many neglected and mistreated animals in the world. With your support, we are striving to help as many animals as we can!

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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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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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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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Shadow's Fund

Shadow’s Fund is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable shelter dogs. Senior dogs, dogs labelled as “pit bulls” and dogs with a treatable injury or illness are often passed over for adoption. We help these forgotten dogs find hope and 2nd chances. Our 3 core programs tackle the problem from every angle. Bright Beginnings is aimed at early intervention and prevention. The Take Me Home Project provides direct rescue and rehoming for shelter dogs. And, for those dogs that need a little extra help, the Sheltering Oak Sanctuary provides a safety net and safe haven. Whether out in the community, or at the sanctuary, Shadow’s Fund is always working to promote responsible and humane animal stewardship.

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Novy's Ark

A lifelong dream is finally a reality! Novy's Ark is rescuing dogs and rehoming them right here on California's Central Coast. We currently bring in two dogs at a time, thus the organization name, and use social media to reach our potential adopters. Novy's Ark's mission is to rescue dogs from high-risk situations and shelter them in a loving home environment as part of our family until they join yours. In partnership with our community, and alongside other rescue groups, we are dedicated to raising awareness of humane treatment and respect for all animals. Please join us on our mission.

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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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Animal Friends Connection Humane Society

Animal Friends Connection began in 1990 as an educational, rescue and adoption agency. In January 2000 we opened a Cat Shelter/Sanctuary and in 2004 started Sheltering dogs too. Since that time we have added dogs kennels and a nice exercise yard. Our Shelter currently houses up to 40 cats and 35 dogs at any given time. While we are primarily a volunteer organization, our Shelter would not be able to function without staff. The animals need to count on being fed twice daily and receive medical care. The public needs to be able to count on us to show them dogs or cats needing to be adopted. We are also there for those that need to re-home their pets or that find animals that need help. Many of our animals are in foster care or rescue homes. We are dedicated to providing shelter, promoting spaying and neutering to the public as well as spaying and neutering our own animals and providing medical care to those in need. We are committed to furthering Animal Welfare Education and adoptions throughout the greater Lodi – San Joaquin area, as well as at local community events, partnering with other organizations, and working with our local animal control agencies. We believe every creature deserves compassion and fair treatment.

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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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All My Tomorrows Pet Rescue

All My Tomorrows Pet Rescue is an established 501c(3) foster based non profit animal rescue located in Lodi, Ca. AMT was founded in 2010, as a direct result of the Foreclosure Crisis, that was occurring at that time. During that challenging time, many people were forced to leave their homes and move into apartments that did not accept pets or had weight limits or breed restrictions on their leases. Many animals were abandoned, some left in their homes, when their families moved. Others dumped in the streets or at the shelters. We were there during that time to find foster homes for many of these animals in our communities. We offered veterinary care and the love and support that a foster home brings. When they were ready for adoption, we placed them in their forever homes. This is how we began our rescue and now, unfortunately, we are facing an even larger more desperate crisis for our companion animals. The Pandemic of 2020 and its many shock waves, has created an ominous scenario for our companion animals, for many reasons. The lack of affordable housing in our area combined with the rising costs of household goods and services has contributed to the current crisis we are facing. The rising costs of veterinary care and the shortage of spay and neuter clinics, has made it very difficult for many people to retain their pets. This is why it is so important that All My Tomorrows Pet Rescue has the support from their community. We need short and long term foster homes for our rescued pets and donations from the community so we can continue our life saving work.

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Friends of the Animal Community

Friends of the Animal Community (FOAC) is a non-profit, mostly volunteer organization dedicated to meeting the medical and social needs of adoptable pets, providing the path to a loving forever home. We rescue and adopt dogs, cats and other animals. We are a small organization dedicated to relieving over-crowding at Tuolumne County Animal Control (AC); promoting the health of abused and abandoned animals; reducing unnecessary euthanasia; and ultimately expediting movement of homeless dogs into permanent, loving homes. As its name denotes, FOAC also provides assistance in meeting the needs of pets belonging to people in our community. These needs include re-homing a pet whose owner must relinquish it, or who can no longer care for it, and, in extreme emergencies, we have helped with financial assistance for medical issues or boarding and feeding. We are the only dog rescue group in Tuolumne County that offers this free service. Essentially, we give animals another chance for a better life.

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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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Jameson Humane

Founded in 2014, Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch, now Jameson Humane, was named in honor of Jameson (pictured above), a brave Great Pyrenees that was rescued in Chicago by Co-Founder, Monica Stevens. A few years later in 2006, Monica and Jameson moved to Napa Valley. At 180 pounds and quite handsome, Jameson was somewhat of a celebrity in Napa Valley and years later inspired the spirit and mission of the nonprofit and brought immeasurable companionship and love to Monica and David’s lives. It was through Jameson's own rescue story that Monica and David saw beyond the traditional path of animal rescue by listening to the community and responding holistically to the needs of the animals and their human guardians. With that came the realization that as a nation, we cannot rescue our way out of the plight animals face, hence the inspiration for the animal sanctuary and rescue. Jameson lived to a beautiful age of 14.

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SF Samoyed Rescue

San Francisco Samoyed Rescue (SFSR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by volunteers in Northern California. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome Samoyeds and Samoyed mixes. We understand that Samoyeds require a high level of care. Our mission is to ensure all owners are equipped to have fulfilling friendships with their Samoyed.

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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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Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno (LRRF) is a no kill non-profit 501(c)3, that is 100% foster based (we do not have a facility). We rescue abandoned, homeless and neglected Labradors from all over central California and beyond. We wish to end suffering and promote the welfare of labs and lab mixes through direct action and education. We provide each dog with a stable environment, love, companionship, food and veterinary care until a qualified, loving forever home is found. Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno believes that all companion animals should be treated with dignity, compassion and kindness. LRRF is supported entirely by our dog loving community. We fix broken bones and provide all needed medical care for the dogs who come into our rescue. We take in senior and special needs Labs. As a direct result of the number of dogs coming into rescue, our resources are severely strained. Through the generous hearts and hands of people like you, we can ensure that the animals who come into our care will never again be alone, hungry, sick, afraid or in pain.

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Kings SPCA

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Visalia Animal Care Center

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Central Valley Rescue Railroad

Central Valley Rescue Railroad is an all-volunteer rescue located in the CA Central Valley. We are motivated by compassion, powered by volunteers and funded by donations. We rescue dogs (and an occasional cat) from local shelters, backyard breeders and owners who can no longer care for their pets. Once in our program every animal is guaranteed a loving home. All dogs/cats posted are available for adoption. Adoptions require a completed application, an interview with an adoption counselor and sometimes a home visit is scheduled. All animals of appropriate age are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. If we are unable to do so due to age, we will require an additional deposit and we will schedule the surgery within a reasonable time frame. Our adoption fees include age appropriate vaccines, sterilization and micro-chipping. Our dogs can be seen at Petsmart in Visalia of the Depot in Lindsay on alternating Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. All dogs can be seen by appointment.

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Valley Animal Haven

On March 20, 2014, Valley Animal Haven and Adoption Center was founded to serve the helpless and homeless animals across the Central Valley of California. Valley Animal Haven is a dream come true for it's founder, Pamela Brasil. This dream was born after witnessing a report of an arsonist, who hated dogs, destroy an Animal Rescue Facility in the mid-West. A total of eighty loving dogs were heartlessly murdered in the fire. Since then, Pamela was determined to open a safe haven for animals, big or small, young or old. A place where the lives of homeless and helpless animals will be loved and cherished until they can find a PAWsitive New Beginning with a new furever family. Our Story From a small backyard operation in 2014, Valley Animal Haven has experienced significant growth and expansion since the opening our doors. Through the generosity of our community, Valley Animal Haven currently utilizes a 2.5-acre parcel to house dogs, cats and the occasional rabbit, turtle or guinea pig. Our facility also includes two portable buildings, which have been renovated to be our Infirmary Ward. Our Vision Since its founding in 2014, Valley Animal Haven's vision is to provide world-class animal welfare services. Our goal has been to ensure that each animal companion finds a loving family to call a forever home. From fostering and adoption programs, to innovative shelter programs to improve visibility and access to animals across the community, Valley Animal Haven truly aims to become the organization of choice to facilitate lasting relationships with animals and the community at large

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