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This category lists sites of organizations and sites about organizations located in California that rescue unwanted or abused dogs, care for them, and find them new homes.
http://www.acesangels.org/
Los Angeles organization. Adoption application, photos of available dogs, foster opportunities and information on making a donation.
http://www.allbreed-rescue.org/
Yucaipa based non-profit organization. All breed rescue with emphasis on Whippets.
http://www.beaglesandbuddies.com/
Rescues purebred and mixed Beagles as well as other hounds. Provide medical exams, treatment, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and adoption. Located in El Monte.
http://www.care4pets.org/
A no-kill organization helping homeless animals, located in Palmdale. Sponsor a homeless pet program, adoption application and happy endings stories.
http://www.caninecrusaders.org/
Redondo Beach all volunteer, non-profit organization. Details on outreach and community programs and pet related articles.
http://www.countrysiderescue.com/
A non-profit rescue group in Santa Rosa. Features a video of the kennel playable on the website, adoption, boarding and training information.
http://www.cuddlycanines.com/
Focus is on pregnant bitches and puppies. Los Angeles group.
http://www.devildogranch.com/
Photographs and descriptions of dogs available at North Central Animal Shelter as well as through private adoption. Los Angeles.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dogsavers/
Volunteer group that rescues from shelters and places dogs in Marin County.
http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/CA276.html
Riverside based group with a focus on Cocker Spaniels.
http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/CA330.html
Palos Verdes group.
http://www.farescue.org/
Volunteer operated Los Angeles nonprofit organization. Pictures of available animals, and information on how to help.
http://www.dogrescuers.org/
Humboldt County group. Site features success stories, volunteer opportunities, calendar, community education programs and profiles of adoptable dogs.
http://www.friendsforpets.org/
Los Angeles area no-kill rescue and placement organization. Wish list, volunteer opportunities, newsletter and information about their eScrip program.
http://www.homeatlastrescue.org/
Berkley group rescues from local shelters and provides rehabilitation and placement. Photos of adoptable dogs, foster opportunities, wishlist and mobile adoption calendar.
http://homewardhounds.tripod.com/homewardhounds.html
Los Angeles group. Site features profiles of available animals, volunteering and dog sponsor information.
http://www.k9pals.org/
Volunteer non-profit organization providing adoption, fostering, and training for dogs at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. Pictures and information on adoptable dogs, volunteer needs, and success stories.
http://www.lifeanimalrescue.org/
Agoura Hills volunteer group. List of adoptable pets, ways to help, wish list and a guestbook.
http://www.leavenopawsbehind.org/
A non profit corporation that is an all breed rescue, specializing in seniors and pets with special needs.
http://www.lhasahappyhomes.org/
Santa Monica organization specializes in primarily Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Maltese and other small breeds.
http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/CA401.html
Los Angeles group all breed rescue with a focus on Pit Bulls. Pictures of dogs awaiting new homes.
http://www.littledogrescue.com/
Santa Ana based small breed non-profit group. Alumni, before and after photos and online adoption application.
http://www.malibupetcompanions.org/
Community based, non-profit volunteer organization in Malibu. Contact and mobile adoption day information.
http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/CA442.html
News and pictures of adoptable pets. Los Angeles.
http://noahs-bark.org/
Manhattan Beach group. Success gallery, pet health care resources, guestbook and volunteer information.
http://www.northbaycanine.org/
Petaluma group. Features adoption policies, available animals, bulletin board and links to related sites.
http://www.norsled.org/
Nordic breed rescue in Northern California. Includes information on the breeds, adoption requirements and calendar of events.
http://www.pcdogrescue.org/
Non-profit organization founded in 1998 with a facility in Burbank. Features news, event information and success stories.
http://www.perfectpetrescue.com/
Los Angeles based non-profit organization. Downloadable adoption contract and photos of available animals. Specialize in small breeds.
http://www.petorphans.org/
The oldest active humane organization in the Greater Los Angeles area with a private, "no-kill" shelter.
http://www.petprolife.org/
Huntingon Beach group. Features volunteer application, happy stories and available pet photos.
http://www.poochheaven.com/
Charitable Encino organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of stray dogs. Sponsoring and volunteer information.
http://www.pupsandpals.net/
A pet rescue and placement service in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. News, adoption application, and pictures of available dogs.
http://www.rocketdogrescue.org/
Saving dogs from death at over-crowded shelters. Pictures of dogs in need of homes, foster volunteer opportunities, news, and events calendar. Based in San Francisco.
http://www.roverrescue.com/
Provides information on spaying and neutering, before and after photographs, and volunteer information. Los Angeles.
http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/CA948.html
No-kill sanctuary providing shelter and adoptions for abused and abandoned dogs. Pictures of available dogs, events calendar, how to help, testimonials, and frequently asked questions. Aguanga.
http://www.sadt.info/
Working to educate owners about the importance of spaying or neutering pets and finding homes for dogs in need. Adoption application, pictures of available dogs, and the history of their rescue.
http://www.smalldogrescue.org/
Chico group focuses on dogs under 20 pounds. Photographs of adoptable canines, ways to help, and a mailing list.
http://www.sbprdogs.org/
Non profitorganization in San Jose that rescues, fosters and finds homes for abandoned dogs and puppies from shelters or owner surrender situations. Pictures of available dogs, frequently asked questions, lost and found listings, and how to help.
http://www.amandafoundation.org/
Non-profit organization in Los Angeles that rescue from city and county shelters. Features pictures of available dogs, volunteer, donating and contact information.
http://www.billfoundation.org/
Takes in dogs from Los Angeles county shelters to place in permanent homes. List of available dogs, foster home opportunities, volunteering details and Ebay store.
http://vftafoundation.org/
All-volunteer organization. Pictures of available dogs and a list of their services. Santa Monica.
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