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http://www.allcreaturesmarin.org/
Focused on rescue, adoption and education. Animals are housed in a network of volunteer foster homes. San Rafael.
http://www.animalfriendsconnect.org/
Foster home network with a listing of adoptable pets. Offering spay/neuter program, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities. Calendar of events, information on adopting a pet, and schedule for mobile adoption unit. Serving San Joaquin County and the surrounding areas.
http://www.amrt.net/
Assists potential pet owners in finding a shelter or rescued pet in the southern part of the state. Photographs of shelter animals as well as pets available for private adoptions, frequently asked questions, and happy ending stories.
http://www.bakersfieldspca.org/
Adoption gallery, upcoming events, and information on how to adopt and licensing an animal.
http://www.barconline.com/
Listings of adoptable dogs and cats, news, events calendar, adoption application, and success stories. Mentone.
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/animalservices/
Offers dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, kittens, and puppies for adoption. Also has a mobile adoption unit and a free spay and neuter program for feral cats. Information on city dog regulations, volunteer needs, and photographs of pets.
http://www.berkeleyhumane.org/
No-kill shelter. Photographs of available animals, information about training classes offered, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.buttehumane.org/
Offers a variety of programs to assist in returning lost pets to their people, as well as finding new homes for animals in need. Information on mobile adoption and ways to help.
http://www.cppa4pigs.org/
Rescue group in Pleasant Hill with members from all over the state. Information about the breed's care requirements, adoption, and rescue information.
http://www.rescuers.com/
Links to animal shelters, humane societies, and breed-specific rescue groups for dogs, cats and companion animals.
http://www.capoanimalrescue.com/
Saves homeless and abandoned animals in San Juan Capistrano and places them in caring homes. Photographs of adoptable animals, upcoming events, volunteer application, and wish list.
http://www.concernedpeopleforanimals.org/
Organization in Somis helping homeless cats and dogs to find homes. Photographs and descriptions of available pets, wish list, and information on fundraising efforts.
http://www.cchumane.org/
Features profiles of dogs and cats available for adoption as well as information about the spay/neuter program, humane education center, description of services, and animal related stories.
http://www.dawg.org/
Provides medical assistance and care for abandoned, injured and abused animals of Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel. Newsletter, information on upcoming events, membership form, and the featured animal of the month.
http://www.deltahumanesociety.com/
Private nonprofit charity supported by people who care for the welfare of animals. Animal care information, adopt-a-cage opportunities, volunteer news, photographs of adoptable pets, and details of upcoming events. Serving San Joaquin County.
http://www.eastbayspca.org/
Non-profit charitable organization. Includes listing of adoption locations, information about dogs and cats, services, volunteer opportunities, and photos of available pets for adoption. [Oakland]
http://www.happytails.org/
Organization dedicated to finding forever homes for abandoned pets. Volunteer needs, list of upcoming events, newsletters, pictures of available animals, and information on their feral cat program. Sacramento.
http://www.havenhumane.net/
Dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. Contact information and shelter's hours of operation. Redding.
http://www.animalcenter.org/
Providing educational and therapeutic programs for people, and humane care and adoption for animals in Rancho Santa Fe.
http://www.homeatlastrescue.org/
Shelter in Berkley that rescues as many animals as they can from shelters, provides rehabilitation, and adopts them out. Photographs of adoptable dogs and cats, foster opportunities, and mobile adoption calendar.
http://www.slohart.org/
All volunteer humane service group dedicated to saving homeless and stray animals. Online tour, wish list, online newsletter, and volunteer application. Located in Cambria.
http://www.hoovesandpaws.org/
A non-profit, all volunteer organization specializing in the rescue and adoption of dogs and farm animals as well as the promotion of vegetarianism and animal rights. Based in Littlerock. Wish list and contact details are presented.
http://www.sonomahumane.org/
Non-profit group dedicated to the welfare of animals. Descriptions of various volunteer needs, information on making a donation, adoption policies, photographs of available animals, and pet care information.
http://www.hsvc.org/
A low-kill shelter that encourages spaying and neutering as an alternative to pet overpopulation. Photographs of all kinds of animals up for adoption, volunteer needs, lost and found listings, pet memorials, press releases, and employment opportunities. Located in Ojai.
http://www.hssv.org/
Promoting respect for animal life through direct care and education. Photographs of adoptable pets, available online giving, spay/neuter clinic, and information on its animal cruelty investigations department.
http://ivhsspca.org/
Serves southern California's Inland Valley. Offers adoptions and veterinary care, as well as volunteer opportunities, humane education, and animal care and control.
http://members.petfinder.com/~CA25/CA25.html
Provides temporary care for lost, stray and sick or injured animals rescued by animal services officers within the city limits. Directions, volunteer opportunities, and photo listing of adoptable animals.
http://www.living-free.org/
No-kill sanctuary dedicated to rescuing adult dogs and cats scheduled for euthanasia at local pounds. Photographs of featured animals for adoption, foster needs, and wish list. Riverside County.
http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/
Animal shelter located in Novato that provides pet adoption and foster services, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services, and animal assisted therapy programs. Photographs of adoptable pets.
http://www.mariposaspca.org/
Includes information about the shelter, vet advice and a listing of animals available for adoption.
http://www.mendocinohumane.org/
Runs a shelter and adoption center. Includes photographs of available animals, wish list, calendar of events, and information about volunteer opportunities.
http://www.milofoundation.org/
Domestic animal sanctuary on 280 acres of land in Northern California, with regular adoption locations in the Bay Area. Pictures of cats and dogs for adoption, list of adoption locations, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.greatpets.org/
Shelter and foster group saving animals from shelters and placing them for adoption. Pictures of available animals, foster and volunteer opportunities, and information on upcoming events. South Orange County.
http://www.narfrescue.org/
Animal rescue group in San Jose. Current pictures of animals looking for homes, rescue news, newsletter subscription form, frequently asked questions, and dates of pet fairs.
http://noahs-bark.org/
Organization committed to finding permanent and happy homes for unwanted and homeless pets. It does not have a shelter - volunteers provide foster care for animals while they await placement. Located in Manhattan Beach.
http://noahswish.org/
Rescues and shelters animals during disasters. Includes how to help and volunteer opportunities. Based in Placerville.
http://www.slonchs.org/
Operates the Margaret Raber Shelter for Cats, a no-kill/for-life animal shelter serving San Luis Obispo County. Lists dogs and cats for adoption, hours of operation, organization's history, and ways to help.
http://www.rescue-a-pet.com/
Photographs and descriptions of available dogs and cats. Information on the adoption procedure and links to other rescues.
http://www.palrescue.org/
Nonprofit organization working to place abandoned and unwanted pets in safe, permanent homes. Includes photographs of available animals and volunteer needs. Located in Gardena.
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/pol/as/
Non-profit organization that offers pet adoptions, tips for those who have lost a pet, local ordinances, and articles on animal behavior.
http://www.paloaltohumane.org/
Involved in the care and rescue of homeless animals in the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula. Includes pet care tips, volunteer opportunities, and membership information.
http://www.pasadenahumane.org/
Independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting humane treatment and quality of life for all animals - domestic, exotic, wild, or livestock. Photographs of available animals, upcoming events, and email newsletter.
http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/
Providing a warm bed, food, vet care and a gentle touch for all the lost, stray, unwanted and injured animals in the community. Educational programs, pet adoption, outreach clinics and support groups. San Mateo County.
http://www.peopleforpets.com/
Provides care and support to animals brought into the Tracy Animal Shelter. Pictures of available animals, newsletters, and calendar of events.
http://www.petorphans.org/
The oldest active humane organization in the Greater Los Angeles area with a private, "no-kill" shelter.
http://www.petsinneed.org/
Community-based, no-kill animal shelter and adoption agency bringing homes within paw's reach of every adoptable dog and cat. History, upcoming events, and photographs of adoptable pets. San Francisco.
http://www.petslifeline.org/
Small animal shelter committed to rescuing homeless dogs and cats in the Sonoma Valley, and adopting them into new families. Volunteer opportunities, newsletter, photographs of available pets, and information on their feral cat campaign.
http://www.placer.ca.gov/animal/
Information on adopting an animal from the shelter, online license application, local ordinances, and a calendar of events.
http://www.preciouspaws.org/
An Encino non-profit organization that rescues abandoned or abused companion animals.
http://www.rchumanesociety.org/
Seeking to educate the public about proper pet care and to provide adoption services for those seeking orphaned pets. Live puppy cam, searchable listings of adoptable pets, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, and foster application.
http://www.rcpets.net/
Photographs of available cats and dogs, adoption information, and hours of operation.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA535.html
Photographs of available animals, adoption policy, success stories, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.petsadoption.com/
A "no kill" non-profit shelter committed to finding homes for unwanted dogs and cats. Pet adoption services, upcoming events, wishlist, volunteer needs, and online donations.
http://www.rpanimalshelter.org/
Photographs of pets in need of homes, information about volunteer opportunities, tips on dealing with a pet's bad habits, and a virtual tour.
http://www.sspca.org/
Provides shelter for homeless, lost or abused pets, offers low-cost spay and neuter services, humane investigations, and public education. Photographs of available pets, volunteer positions, pet care tips, and a variety of ways to help.
http://www.sddac.com/
Shelter locations, policies, pet ownership information, news, profiles of available animals, and frequently asked questions.
http://www.sdhumane.org/
Animal welfare organization dedicated to preventing animal cruelty in the county. Information on programs, shelters, choosing pets, and volunteer opportunities. Not affiliated with any national or regional organization.
http://www.sbar.org/
Pictures of available pets, adoption form, happy ending stories, volunteer application, and a list of their special events.
http://www.sccgov.org/sites/acc/Pages/default.aspx
Photographs of adoptable animals, adoption fee comparison chart, and a list of ways to help the shelter care for homeless pets.
http://www.syvhumane.org/
History of the organization, lost and found listings, pictures of available pets, and how to help.
http://www.save-a-life.org/
Rescues cats from at risk situations or local animal control agencies. Driving directions, wish list, and pictures of available pets. Lomita.
http://www-scf.usc.edu/
Animal rescue, foster, and adoption group based in South Central Los Angeles. Looking for loving adoptive and foster homes for many wonderful animals. Photographs of pets up for adoption, foster and sponsorship application forms, and success stories.
http://www.sbacc.org/
All-volunteer non-profit animal shelter finding homes for the dogs, cats, and occasional rabbits, lost within their city limits. Photographs of featured pets for adoption and hours of operation.
http://www.secondchancelove.org/
A grass-roots, non-profit organization dedicated to canine rescue in the North San Luis Obispo area. Lists available pets, their adoption policy, and ways to make financial donations.
http://www.sequoiahumane.org/
Society's purpose is the prevention of abuse, neglect or exploitation of animals, the promotion of kindness and community concern for animal welfare, and individual responsibility for the care and protection of animals. Eureka, CA
http://www.svaca.com/
News, information on animal ordinances, wish list, resources for pet owners, and how to help.
http://fp1.antelecom.net/tana/
Lancaster area no-kill shelter caring for homeless cats and dogs. Browse photographs of pets for adoption, scan their wish list, or learn about their activities.
http://www.amandafoundation.org/
Dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats from the local shelters on their "last day" and finding them homes. Photographs of available animals including those with special needs, success stories, and volunteer needs. Beverly Hills.
https://www.arflife.org/
Rescuing and adopting animals in Contra Costa County. Online tour of facility and pictures of pets up for adoption.
http://www.tvar.org/
Rescues animals at risk of destruction from the East County Animal Shelter.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA71.html
Rescue working with animal control to find homes for cats and dogs. Photo listings of available pets, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to help.
http://www.helpingoutpetseveryday.com/
Online listing of available cats and dogs. Runs a free micro-chipping program for pets inside the city.
http://valleyhumane.org/
No kill animal shelter and adoption services.
http://www.vospca.org/
List of upcoming events, vaccination schedule and clinic times, licensing information, pets of the week listing, map to the shelter, tips for finding a lost pet, and suggestions for ways to help.
http://wecareanimalrescue.org/
Shelter in St. Helena serves as a refuge for homeless cats and dogs in the Napa Valley. Newsletter and adoption information.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA163.html
Non-profit, no-kill center for pet placement and adoption. Pictures of available pets, news, and directions to their facilities. Ontario.
http://www.woodshumanesociety.org/
Volunteer information, wish list, and list of upcoming events for the shelter in San Luis Obispo.
http://worcesterarl.org/
Includes newsletter, dog and cat training and health tips, volunteer needs, information on upcoming events, directions to the shelter, and featured pet for adoption.
http://www.yolospca.org/
Offers dog, cat, and small animal adoptions. Volunteer opportunities, calendar of events, and pictures of pets available now.
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