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Noah's Wish - http://noahswish.org/
Rescues and shelters animals during disasters. Includes how to help and volunteer opportunities. Based in Placerville. |
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San Diego Humane Society and SPCA - 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. |
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San Francisco SPCA - http://www.sfspca.org/
Operates over 20 programs and services including an adoption program, spay/neuter clinic, grooming college and doggy daycare center. Photographs of available pets, frequently asked questions, and information about ways to help. |
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San Diego County Animal Control - http://www.sddac.com/
Shelter locations, policies, pet ownership information, news, profiles of available animals, and frequently asked questions. |
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Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation - http://www.arf.net/
Rescuing and adopting animals in Contra Costa County. Online tour of facility and pictures of pets up for adoption. |
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Peninsula Humane Society - 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. |
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Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society - http://www.berkeleyhumane.org/
No-kill shelter. Photographs of available animals, information about training classes offered, and volunteer opportunities. |
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Marin Humane Society - 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. |
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Helen Woodward Animal Center - http://www.animalcenter.org/
Providing educational and therapeutic programs for people, and humane care and adoption for animals in Rancho Santa Fe. |
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Berkeley Animal Care Services - 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. |
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http://www-scf.usc.edu - 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. |
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Sacramento SPCA - 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. |
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Pasadena Humane Society - 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. |
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Palo Alto Humane Society - 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. |
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Healdsburg Animal Shelter - http://www.healdsburgshelter.org/
Dedicated to finding homes for lost and abandoned animals. Seasonal pet tips, photographs of adoptable pets, wish list, and various volunteer jobs. |
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Oakland SPCA - http://eastbayspca.org/
Non-profit charitable organization. Includes listing of adoption locations, information about dogs and cats, services, volunteer opportunities, and photographs of available pets for adoption. |
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Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary - 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. |
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Placer County Domestic Animal Services - http://www.placer.ca.gov/animal/
Information on adopting an animal from the shelter, online license application, local ordinances, and a calendar of events. |
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Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley - 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. |
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The Amanda Foundation - 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. |
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Pets in Need - 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. |
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Humane Society of Sonoma County - 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. |
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Home At Last Animal Rescue - 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. |
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Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority - http://www.svaca.com/
News, information on animal ordinances, wish list, resources for pet owners, and how to help. |
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Pets Lifeline - 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. |
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Rancho Coastal Humane Society - 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. |
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Petaluma Animal Services - http://www.petalumaanimalshelter.org
Lists dogs and cats for adoption or fostering, wildlife services, local dog parks, and provides education on animal welfare. Information on volunteering at the shelter. |
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Tri-Valley Animal Rescue - http://www.tvar.org/
Rescues animals at risk of destruction from the East County Animal Shelter. |
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Silicon Valley Animal Rescue - http://www.svar.org/
No-kill organization. FAQ, donation information, and volunteer opportunities. |
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Milo Foundation - 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. |
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Pet Orphans Of Southern California - http://www.petorphans.org/
The oldest active humane organization in the Greater Los Angeles area with a private, "no-kill" shelter. |
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California's Directory of Animal Rescue Groups and Shelters - http://www.rescuers.com/
Links to animal shelters, humane societies, and breed-specific rescue groups for dogs, cats and companion animals. |
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Yolo County SPCA - 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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Seal Beach Animal Care Center - 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. |
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Nike Animal Rescue Foundation - 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. |
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Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter - http://www.basv.org/
Pictures of animals in need of homes, news, and frequently asked questions. |
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Animal Friends Connection Humane Society - 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. |
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Friends of the Fairmont Animal Shelter - http://www.fofas.org
Photograph listings of available animals, schedule of events, volunteer needs, and foster opportunities. San Leandro. |
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Worcester Animal Rescue League - http://www.worcester-arl.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. |
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Humane Society of Ventura County - http://www.humanesocietyvc.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. |
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Bakersfield SPCA - http://www.bakersfieldspca.org/
Adoption gallery, upcoming events, and information on how to adopt and licensing an animal. |
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Rohnert Park Animal Shelter - 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. |
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Second Chance at Love Humane Society - 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. |
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Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center - 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. |
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The Sanctuary - http://www.kindplanet.org/thesanctuary.html
Humane education center and home for abandoned and abused animals. Includes stories of residents, volunteer needs, sanctuary gossip from the animals, and information about the care of rabbits, iguanas, rats, and mice. Located near Los Osos. |
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Benevolent Animal Rescue Committee - http://www.barconline.com/
Listings of adoptable dogs and cats, news, events calendar, adoption application, and success stories. Mentone. |
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Santa Clara Division of Animal Care and Control - http://www.sccgov.org/portal/site/acc/
Photographs of adoptable animals, adoption fee comparison chart, and a list of ways to help the shelter care for homeless pets. |
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Sequoia Humane Society - 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 |
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North County Humane Society - 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. |
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Homeless Animal Rescue Team - 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. |
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Hollister Animal Shelter - http://www.hollister.ca.gov/site/html/gov/office/aniCtrl.asp
Photographs of current animal residents up for adoption, things to consider before adopting a pet, lost and found pictures, and contact information. |
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Animal Abuse Prevention Agency - http://www.animalapa.org/
Takes a pro-active approach in preventing cruelty to animals. Services include pet adoptions, pet rescue, spay neuter program, temporary care for pets without a home, enforcement of animal rights, and pet education. |
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Inland Valley Humane Society and SPCA - http://www.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. |
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Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort - http://www.capoanimalrescue.com/index.html
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. |
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Haven Humane Society - http://www.havenhumane.net
Dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. Contact information and shelter's hours of operation. Redding. |
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Mariposa SPCA - http://www.mariposaspca.org/
Includes information about the shelter, vet advice and a listing of animals available for adoption. |
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The Paw'd Squad - http://www.pawdsquad.org/
Nonprofit rescue and adoption organization in the Los Angeles area working to save cats and dogs alike. Photographs of pets awaiting new homes, success stories, a calendar of events, and how to help. |
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Contra Costa Humane Society - 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. |
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Woods Humane Society - http://www.woodshumanesociety.org/
Volunteer information, wish list, and list of upcoming events for the shelter in San Luis Obispo. |
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Irvine Animal Care Shelter - http://www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/animalcare/default.asp
Online newsletter, pictures of recent events, and a list of upcoming events. |
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Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society - http://www.syvhumane.org/
History of the organization, lost and found listings, pictures of available pets, and how to help. |
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Animal Match Rescue Team - 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. |
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Delta Humane Society - 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. |
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Upland Animal Shelter - http://www.helpingoutpetseveryday.com
Online listing of available cats and dogs. Runs a free micro-chipping program for pets inside the city. |
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Laguna Beach Animal Shelter - 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. |
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Animal Samaritans SPCA - http://www.animalsamaritans.org/
Coachella Valley volunteer group provides information on spaying and neutering, humane treatment, and emergency disaster relief. Adoption hours, pet therapy program details, and volunteer opportunities are also presented. |
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Valley Oak SPCA - 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. |
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Valley Humane Society - http://www.valleyhumanesociety.org
No kill animal shelter and adoption services. |
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Living Free - 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. |
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Butte Humane Society - 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. |
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Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter - http://www.rcpets.net/
Photographs of available cats and dogs, adoption information, and hours of operation. |
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We Care Animal Rescue - http://wecareanimalrescue.org
Shelter in St. Helena serves as a refuge for homeless cats and dogs in the Napa Valley. Newsletter and adoption information. |
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Dedicated Animal Welfare Group - 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. |
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PAL Rescue and Adoption - 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. |
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California Potbellied Pig Association - 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. |
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Precious Paws - http://www.preciouspaws.org/
An Encino non-profit organization that rescues abandoned or abused companion animals. |
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All Creatures - http://www.allcreaturesmarin.org/
Focused on rescue, adoption and education. Animals are housed in a network of volunteer foster homes. San Rafael. |
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ThumpingTails Rescue - http://www.thumpingtails.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of abused or abandoned pets. Photographs of available dogs and cats, ways to help, adoption application, animals available through private adoption, and contact information for other shelters. Located in the Los Angeles area. |
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Noah's Bark Pet Rescue Organization - 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. |
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West End Shelter for Animals - 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. |
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Rescuing Animals in Need - http://www.rainanimals.org/
Includes volunteer opportunities, a calendar of events, adoption information, photographs of dogs and cats available for adoption, and donation information. Located in Sacramento. |
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Save-A-Life Cat Rescue and Adoptions - 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. |
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Friends of Animals Foundation - http://FOAF.tripod.com/index.htm
A no-kill cat and dog shelter in west Los Angeles. Photographs of available animals, wish list, upcoming events, and what to do when you lose a pet. |
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New Beginnings for Animals - 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. |
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Tehachapi Humane Society - http://www.tehachapihumane.org
Information on their many programs including spay/neuter assistance and a Christmas basket program providing pet supplies to low-income families. Wish list, dog licensing information, calendar of events, and volunteer needs. |
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California Animal Rescue - http://www.californiaanimalrescue.com/
Pictures of available pets, list of adoption locations, success stories, and information on adoption fees. Santa Rosa. |
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Modjeska Ranch Rescue - http://www.modjeskaranchrescue.org/
Rescues animals off death row at local shelters and off the streets. Photographs of cats and dogs up for adoption, photographs of animals who have been adopted, wish list, and information on upcoming events. Based out of Foothill Ranch. |
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Orange County Homeless Pets - http://www.rescue-a-pet.com/
Photographs and descriptions of available dogs and cats. Information on the adoption procedure and links to other rescues. |
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Noah's Friends Animal Sanctuary - http://www.noahandfriends.org/
A no-kill shelter located east of Reedley at the foot of the Sierra Nevadas. Photographs of adoptable dogs and cats along with online adoption application. |
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Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue - 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. |
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Tuolumne County Humane Society - 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. |
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Concerned People for Animals - 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. |
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Association to Save Abandoned Pets - http://asapla.org/
No-kill group dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs in shelters. Calendar of events, volunteer opportunities, photographs of available animals, and pet care and training tips. Sun Valley. |
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The Animal Guardian Society - http://www.animalguardiansociety.org
Providing disability tags, free medical, disaster rescue aid, adoption services , pet parenting education, and counseling. West Hollywood. |
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Inyo County Animal Resources and Education - http://www.inyopets.org/
Non-profit organization providing for the welfare of companion animals. Provides low-cost spay/neuter and adoption assistance, and raises funds for shelter improvements. List of events and information on becoming a member. |
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Paw Parent Animal Sanctuary - http://www.pawparent.org/
Providing lifetime care for pets whose guardians are no longer capable of doing so and to shelter abused and abandoned animals. Offers details of boarding, adoption and success stories. |
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People for Pets - 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. |
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Santa Barbara Animal Rescue - http://www.sbar.org/
Pictures of available pets, adoption form, happy ending stories, volunteer application, and a list of their special events. |
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Finding Keepers 4 Creatures - http://www.findingkeepers4creatures.com
All-breed, all species rescue that adopts out dogs and cats. Photographs of pets in need of homes, success stories, explanation of adoption procedures, and forms for adopting or surrendering an animal. Located in Tracy. |
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Cloud Nine Animal Rescue - http://cloud9k9.com
Photographs of available cats and dogs including listings for those still with their owners or with other rescuers, success stories, ways to help a local rescue, and links to other rescues. Merced. |
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Valley Animal Medical Foundation - http://www.vamf.org/
Provides medical treatment and care for abandoned, sick, or injured animals. Calendar of events, newsletters, and donation information. |
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Mendocino Coast Humane Society - 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. |
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Furry Critters Rescue and Rehab - http://furrycritters.techiebear.com/
Photographs and profiles of pets available for adoption, volunteer opportunities, and a collection of articles on pet care. Orange County. |
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Eastern Madera County SPCA - http://www.sierratel.com/lylesaccount/index.html
Volunteer and membership information. Online newsletter. |
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TANA Foundation - 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. |