Directory of Animal Shelters in California

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Looking for a new pet? Please consider adopting a new dog or puppy from an animal shelter in California. You’ll find information on all of the animal shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups we’ve partnered with in California below. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in California.

Pet Friendly Project Wildlife San Diego Humane Society
Project Wildlife San Diego Humane Society San Diego Humane Society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Their lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable animals from being euthanized. They are a private, independent, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any other humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

With campuses in Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego, they provide animal services for 12 cities within San Diego County. They not only care for 50,000 animals in our communities, but also share the expertise they have gained through their innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities.

While their influence is expanding nationally, their top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. They provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love.
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Pet Friendly Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Palm Springs Animal Shelter The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is an open admissions municipal shelter serving the city of Palm Springs and providing programs for animals, pets and pet owners across the Coachella Valley. They believe every animal deserves a loving, safe, healthy environment in which they can thrive. See Details
NorCal Poodle Rescue NorCal Poodle Rescue is an animal rescue in Auburn, CA. The rescue focuses on three varieties of poodles: standard, miniature, and toy. Volunteers at the rescue provide essential care such as grooming, transportation, training, and a poodle hotline available as a resource for adopters. Reach out today to find out how you can help volunteer for one of their four annual fundraising events! See Details
Sparky and the Gang Animal Rescue Sparky and the Gang is a 501C not-for-profit charitable volunteer-based organization working to rescue dogs from local pounds, the streets, and from unsuitable conditions, placing them in safe, loving homes. See Details
Wags & Walks Wags & Walks was founded in 2011 by Lesley Brog, the daughter of a veterinarian, who was devastated by the number of sweet and healthy dogs being euthanized due to overcrowding in LA shelters. Wags & Walks’ main goal when founded was to break the stigma that rescue dogs are damaged goods and to help decrease the number of dogs euthanized in local shelters by showing the community that you can find wonderful dogs of all breeds and sizes through rescue. See Details
Operation Helping Hounds Operation Helping Hounds' mission is to coordinate and provide logistics pertaining to the relocation of homeless, neglected, and abused at risk Hound Dogs, in high kill shelters to established partner rescue groups, located where the breed is not as prevalent, and a healthy public adoption base/interest exists See Details
Family Dog Rescue Family Dog Rescue gives dogs from California's overcrowded shelters and street dogs in Mexico a second chance. Dogs are cared for in the San Francisco shelter until a loving home is found. In addition, the group provides medical care, behavioral assessments, spay/neuter surgeries, and vaccinations. See Details
Humane Society Silicon Valley Humane Society Silicon Valley is a full service Animal Community Center offering adoptions, wellness services, training classes and a host of other services for pets and their people. See Details
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary is a volunteer run nonprofit organization based in Petaluma, CA. Their 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. See Details
The Animal Pad The Animal Pad is a non-profit, all-breed dog rescue based in La Mesa, CA that focuses on saving dogs from high-kill shelters and the streets of Mexico. See Details
Rescue Ranch Rescue Ranch is a non-profit organization whose only purpose is to rescue dogs of all breeds. They are a no-kill shelter and rely on generous donations from our community and local businesses, and grants from foundations and organizations. Its boarding facility and thrift store help pay for some of the general operational costs. See Details
SF SPCA SF SPCA is a non-profit organization providing pet adoption programs and veterinary care for companion animals in San Francisco, CA. Their facility is the largest animal shelter in the SF Bay Area and the first cageless animal shelter established in the U.S. They offer a variety of services including a spay & neutering clinic, veterinary care, puppy & kitten classes, a behavior specialty clinic, and more. See Details
Helen Woodward Animal Center Helen Woodward Animal Center is a nonprofit organization that benefits the community by providing educational and therapeutic programs for people, as well as humane care and adoption for homeless animals in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. If you are looking to add a new furry family member, you can visit with the adoptable dogs and cats at the shelter. Foster opportunities are also available. See Details
NorCal Boxer Rescue NorCal Boxer Rescue was founded in June of 1998 due to the need for a reputable boxer rescue organization in Northern California. In the months that followed, they worked to build the organization by developing relationships with California shelters and establishing a network of foster homes and volunteers. Within the first year of operation, NCBR had obtained its federal 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and had rescued and re-homed dozens of boxers! See Details
Second Chance Dog Rescue Second Chance Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization in San Diego, CA. They rescue, rehabilitate and re-home pups, primarily from local shelters and more. If you want to add a new furry family member, you can visit with the adoptable pets. Foster opportunities are also available. See Details
Animal Friends Rescue Project Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Pacific Grove, CA, and dedicated to finding good permanent homes for abandoned, stray and abused companion animals. They are committed to ending the pet overpopulation crisis through focused spay/neuter programs and work with local community and animal shelters to identify and assist the dogs and cats most in need of a helping hand. See Details
Marin Humane Marin Humane is a nonprofit shelter located in Novato, CA. The staff and volunteers provide animal care, humane education, and advocacy. A variety of dog classes and workshops are offered in an effort to keep pets in their homes. See Details
Animal Rescue of Fresno Animal Rescue of Fresno was established in 1998 by a group of concerned members of the community, in Fresno, CA, that wanted to do something about the high number of homeless dogs that were dying because no one gave them a forever home. They have grown exponentially since that time, and have been able to offer programs for their community, like education regarding animal medical financial resources, lost pet resources, as well as partnering up with local businesses that a proceed of their sales benefit the rescue. Dogs and cats of all ages are available for adoption at their Dakota Ave location. See Details
Rancho Coastal Humane Society Dedicated to the shelter and rescue of dogs, cats and rabbits in need, the Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, CA is a non-profit 501(c)3, private animal welfare organization serving Southern California. See Details
Woods Humane Society Woods Humane Society, located in San Luis Obispo, CA, is dedicated to the well-being of homeless companion animals. Their mission encompasses serving, protecting and providing shelter for pets, ensuring they're placed in caring environments. They actively promote responsible pet ownership, offer humane education and work towards reducing animal overpopulation. See Details
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