13th Street Cat Rescue
San Jose, CA
13th Street Cat Rescue is an all volunteer, no-kill, non-profit animal rescue based in San Jose, CA. We are dedicated to improving the lives of homeless cats…
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No-kill shelters in California
100 shelters and rescues in 76 cities. Hours and intake rules change: call before you visit, especially to surrender a pet.
A Cat’s Tale Rescue
Redondo Beach, CA
A Cat’s Tale is an all volunteer, no-kill, feline rescue group based in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Our mission is to rescue homeless cats and kittens…
Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue
Beverly Hills, CA
The Ace of Hearts is a nonprofit dog rescue organization committed to saving dogs from various Los Angeles shelters on the very day they are scheduled for…
Adopt A Pet Animal Rescue (Edwards)
Edwards, CA
Adopt-a-Pet is a no kill animal shelter located on Edwards Airforce base. This shelter is a non profit organization ran solely by volunteers. We are here to…
AFLAR - All For Love Animal Rescue, Inc.
CA
All For Love Animal Rescue, Inc. (AFLAR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit all-volunteer animal rescue group dedicated to saving dogs from high-kill shelters in…
AFRP, Animal Friends Rescue Project (Pacific Grove)
Pacific Grove, CA
Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Pacific Grove, California. We were founded in June 1998 by four individuals…
Alpha Canine Sanctuary (Bakersfield)
Bakersfield, CA
ALPHA Canine Sanctuary is a no-kill haven for homeless dogs. The 20 acre ranch, which opened in 1995, is nestled in the foothills above Bakersfield. Caretakers…
Angels 4 Paws
Huntington Beach, CA
Angels 4 Paws’ mission is to enhance the lives of animals at the shelters and save precious souls by placing them in foster care while actively seeking…
Angels Bark Dog Rescue
Beverly Hills, CA
Angels Bark Dog Rescue is no kill, non profit 501c3 tax exempt organization dedicated to saving dogs from high kill shelters. We are %100 volunteer based…
Angels Of Rawley Foundation
Fallbrook, CA
Angels of Rawley Foundation is an independent, no-kill, all breed 501c3 non-profit dog rescue. Our goal is to provide safe harbor to the homeless and abandoned…
Animal Assistance League of Orange County (Midway City)
Midway City, CA
The Animal Assistance League of Orange County is a non-profit no kill humane society dedicated to aiding lost and homeless pets, helping people with pet…
Animal Compassion Team
Fresno, CA
To provide a safe haven for domestic animals, regardless of breed or species, through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and sanctuary. To advocate for the…
Animal Friends Connection Humane Society (Lodi)
Lodi, CA
Animal Friends Connection Humane Society is primarily a volunteer humane organization, that is dedicated to finding permanent loving homes for the pets in our…
Animal Helpline (Morongo Valley)
Morongo Valley, CA
Animal Helpline is an incorporated non-profit organization run entirely on donations of people who love animals just like it's Founder and President, Judith…
Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation
Sherman Oaks, CA
What makes us different from other rescues are the animals we take in are not only shelter animals or strays - they are animals that have been abused,…
Animal Lives Matter
Indio, CA
Animal Lives Matter is a section 501(c)(3) no-kill rescue group, incorporated in March 2017, with years of animal and rescue experience amongst our founders.…
Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode (Diamond Springs)
Diamond Springs, CA
Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode is a low cost not-for-profit animal rescue group and spay/neuter clinic. Our mission is to reduce the number of cats…
Animal Refugee Response
San Pablo, CA
Animal Refugee Response is committed to NO-KILL. We believe in finding alternatives to destroying animals. We do not condone animal euthanasia due to advanced…
Animal Rescue of Fresno
Fresno, CA
Animal Rescue of Fresno (ARF) was established in 1998 by a group of community members in Fresno, CA that wanted to do something about the high number of…
Animal Rescue of Tracy
Tracy, CA
To rescue and nurture companion animals with the mission of finding them safe and happy adoptive homes. We strive to create community awareness of the…
Animal Samaritans SPCA (Thousand Palms)
Thousand Palms, CA
Animal Samaritans SPCA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit animal welfare organization committed to eliminating the euthanasia of adoptable animals. Programs and…
Animal Shelter Assistance Program (Santa Barbara)
Santa Barbara, CA
Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that takes care of the cats and kittens at the Santa Barbara County…
Animals In Need Fund
Nipomo, CA
The Animals In Need Fund is a non-profit 501c3 corporation dedicated to the health and wellbeing of cats and dogs. It is our mission to reduce animal suffering…
A-PAL Humane Society
Jackson, CA
A-PAL Humane Society MISSION STATEMENT To insure the humane treatment of animals in the communities we serve. A-PAL Humane Society GOALS 1. To end euthanasia…
A Passion for Paws Rescue, Inc.
Romoland, CA
A Passion for Paws Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit dedicated to saving the lives of Akitas and other dogs in need. We rescue and support dogs…
APET Rescue
Edwards, CA
APET Rescue is a non-profit no kill 501 (c)3 animal rescue for dogs and cats located on Edwards AFB. Our facility is run by an all volunteer staff. We have…
ARE Animal Rescue
Hemet, CA
ARE Animal Rescue continues our important work to save animals from euthanasia at overcrowded shelters. We rescue both cats and dogs, kittens and puppies,…
Asians for Humans, Animals & Nature (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
Asians for Humans, Animals and Nature is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on animal and environmental welfare. "No one can do…
ASTRO Foundation
Oakdale, CA
ASTRO Foundation was founded in 2012 by a group of animal advocates in Oakdale, CA. The organization was formed to rescue as many homeless animals as possible…
Avenal Animal Shelter
Avenal, CA
The Avenal Animal Shelter is primarily a no-kill facility with a temperature controlled environment. The shelter accommodates large and small animals. Address:…
A Wish For Animals (Dana Point)
Dana Point, CA
A Wish for Animals is a non-profit organization that has a BIG heart for animals. We rescue animals that are in need or in danger. While we primarily rescue…
Azaya Ranch Sanctuary (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
Azaya Ranch Sanctuary is a non-profit animal rescue and sanctuary in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. What started out over twenty years ago as one…
Baja Rescue (San Ysidro)
San Ysidro, CA
Baja Dog Rescue P.O. Box 437920 San Ysidro, CA 92173 Tel: 619-407-9372 Fax: 619-423-7793 Baja Dog Rescue is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that is run by a…
Bakersfield SPCA
Bakersfield, CA
The vision of the Bakersfield SPCA, a non-profit organization, is that one day no healthy companion animal will be euthanized for lack of a home, lack of space…
Bambis Army - Rescue of K9s
Parlier, CA
Bambi’s Army – Rescue of K9s (BARK) is established in the central valley ready to serve our Military members pets during their deployment. Military Members…
Barks of Love Animal Rescue
Fullerton, CA
Barks of Love is an all-breed dog rescue in Orange County, CA that is committed to match-making the perfect dogs with their perfect families. 100% No Kill and…
Bay Area Alliance for Animals
San Carlos, CA
No kill Bay Area, 4 legs at a time. Bay Area Alliance for Animals (A4A) is a 501c3 non-profit officially started in 2012 by Alexandra Kay and Adriana Ludé.…
Bay Area Siberian Husky Club
Campbell, CA
2633 S. Bascom Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 The Bay Area Siberian Husky Club (BASH) is dedicated to the Siberian Husky Breed and provides a forum where Siberian…
Beagles & Buddies (El Monte)
El Monte, CA
Beagles & Buddies rescues purebred and mixed Beagles, as well as other hounds and small dogs, from pounds, humane societies & off of the street. Some…
Beezy's Rescue
Los Angeles, CA
Beezy's Rescue is a bi-coastal, volunteer-run 501c3 non-profit charity that saves overlooked at at-risk dogs located in Los Angeles, California, and Redding,…
Benevolent Animal Rescue Committee, Inc (Cherry Valley)
Cherry Valley, CA
The Benevolent Animal Rescue Committee's mission is to control the dog and cat population and find the best new home possible for abandoned pets. Our rescued…
Berkeley East Bay Humane Society
Berkeley, CA
In 1927, three concerned citizens formed the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (BEBHS), originally named "Animal Rescue Haven," at the corner of Ninth…
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary - Los Angeles
Mission Hills, CA
As the nations largest no-kill animal sanctuary for companion animals, we receive thousands of requests for admission every year. Because of our reputation for…
BHS - Butte Humane Society
Chico, CA
Butte Humane Society (BHS). We are one of the oldest non-profit agencies in Butte County, California, working since 1911 to bring humanitarian care to dogs,…
Big Dog Rescue (Penngrove)
Penngrove, CA
Our dogs were in danger of being euthanized in kill shelters before being brought to our tranquil adoption sanctuary in Sonoma County. They are tucked into…
Black Cat Holistic Rescue
Los Angeles, CA
We are a 501 (c) (3) non profit, no kill animal rescue organization that specializes in saving black cats and kittens from euthanasia by pulling them out of…
Bubbas Hug A Pug Rescue & Friends
Moreno Valley, CA
Bubbas Hug A Pug Rescue & Friends is an animal shelter and rescue organization based in Moreno Valley, California. With more than a decade of experience…
Bullys Rescued and Valued Equally - B.R.A.V.E. Rescue
Los Angeles, CA
B.R.A.V.E. Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer based dog rescue. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs left homeless for whatever reason – dogs in public…
BunnyLuv Rabbit Resource Center (Van Nuys)
Van Nuys, CA
BunnyLuv Rabbit Resource Center is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), no-kill animal welfare organization. We offer education, adoption, care and supplies for domestic…
Bunny's Buddies
San Diego, CA
Bunny's Buddies is a 501C3 Non-Profit, working to rescue dogs from slaughterhouses, kill shelters. Email: [email protected]
Bunny World Foundation, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill, foster home based, rabbit rescue in Los Angeles that is dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of at-risk bunnies. Address: 4470…
CageFree K9 Rescue Foundation (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
CageFree K-9 Rescue Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit no-kill all-breed dog rescue group located in Los Angeles. We're dedicated to finding great homes for…
California Paws Rescue
Palm Desert, CA
California Paws Rescue provides a safe, secure, and loving place for abandoned pets to recuperate, socialize, and get the medical care they need so they can…
C.A.M.B.R.I.A. Canines and More Being Rescued in America (Acton)
Acton, CA
We are a non-profit 501c3 animal sanctuary / rescue located in northern Los Angeles County in the rural towns of Acton and Castaic. We give a home as we are…
Camp Cocker Rescue
Sherman Oaks, CA
Camp Cocker Rescue is an animal rescue group with a focus on cocker spaniels in high-kill shelters. Cockers as a breed are prone to chronic medical problems…
C.A.R.E., Cat/Canine Assistance, Referral & Education (Sherman Oaks)
Sherman Oaks, CA
C.A.R.E. operates a no-kill, cage-free animal sanctuary, opened in 1998, for cats & dogs providing rescued pets a great quality of life regardless of their…
C.A.R.E. Companion Animal Rescue Effort (Campbell)
Campbell, CA
The Companion Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) is a nonprofit network of volunteers who foster and adopt pets into caring homes. Founded in 1987, CARE is a…
Caring Friends Cat Rescue
Buena Park, CA
We are a 501(c)3 non profit, all volunteer-run, no-kill, cat rescue. We pull from high kill shelters, rescue from streets, do TNR, feed 300 ferals dail. Our…
C.A.R.L. - Canine Adoption and Rescue League (Ventura)
Ventura, CA
Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all breed, no-kill dog rescue and adoption organization. Since 1996, C.A.R.L. has…
Catalina Island Humane Society (Avalon)
Avalon, CA
Catalina Island Humane Society is located in the town of Avalon, on beautiful Santa Catalina Island, which is off the coast of Southern California. Even…
CatCafe Lounge
Los Angeles, CA
Our Nonprofit Mission Is To Reduce Euthanizations By Increasing Adoptions While Socializing Cats As LAs only nonprofit Cat Cafe, our core belief is to make our…
Cat Connection LA
Encino, CA
Our mission is to save the lives of abandoned, abused and neglected cats and dogs by providing shelter, care, and medical treatment. We provide these services…
Cats About Town Society (Orangevale)
Orangevale, CA
Cats About Town Society (C.A.T.S.) incorporated on March 19, 1998, with a mission to rescue, protect and support cats in need in the Sacramento area and to…
Cats In Need of Human Care (Pomona)
Pomona, CA
Cats in Need is non-profit/no-kill animal rescue group with chapters located in Southern California. We hold adoption shows every weekend at area PetSmart and…
Cat Town
Oakland, CA
At Cat Town, our mission is cats. Together, we save the lives of at-risk cats, find them loving homes, and advocate for a future where every cat is valued. We…
CC4C - Community Concern for Cats
Walnut Creek, CA
CC4C is an all-volunteer, non-profit cat rescue organization in Contra Costa County that offers abandoned and homeless cats from the streets medical…
Central Coast SPCA (Orcutt)
Orcutt, CA
The Central Coast SPCA is a private, non-profit no-kill animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless cats and dogs, and other companion animals; to…
Change of Heart Pit Bull Rescue (Riverside)
Riverside, CA
Change of Heart Pit Bull Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted and abused American Pit Bull Terriers and their…
CHS - Calaveras Humane Society
Altaville, CA
Here at CHS, our goal is to promote an excellent quality of life for the companion animals of Calaveras County. Our Animal Adoption Center in Angels Camp,…
CMSR - California Miniature Schnauzer Rescue
Flintridge, CA
CMSR is a 501(c)(3) rescue dedicated to rescuing & rehoming Miniature Schnauzers & similar dogs in California. Address: 4035 Robin Hill Road…
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of Southern California
Irvine, CA
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of Southern California is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned German Shepherds.…
Compassion Without Borders
Santa Rosa, CA
WHAT WE DO CWOB brings brighter futures to animals in need on both sides of the border. Our programs are directed at bringing lifesaving veterinary care,…
Contra Costa Humane Society
Pleasant Hill, CA
To improve the quality of life for dogs and cats in our community, find homes for animals in need and provide support for people who need assistance with care…
County of Santa Clara Animal Services Center
San Martin, CA
We are the County of Santa Clara Animal Services Center- Dedicated to saving and improving the lives of animals in our communities. We take in about 4,000…
Dalmatian Rescue of Southern California, Inc.
Newport Beach, CA
Dalmatian Rescue of Southern California, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to finding new and loving homes for abandoned or homeless…
DAWG (Dog Adoption & Welfare Group) & Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
Santa Barbara, CA
5480 Overpass Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (805) 681-0561 DAWG is a no-kill shelter. They rescue dogs from other over-capacity shelters, as well as…
DEAR - Domino Effect Animal Rescue (Temecula Valley)
Temecula Valley, CA
Domino Effect Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no kill animal rescue located in Temecula Valley, CA. We are dedicated to lowering the number of adoptable…
Delta Humane Society & S.P.C.A. (Stockton)
Stockton, CA
The Delta Humane Society & S.P.C.A. has been serving San Joaquin County and surrounding counties since 1966. We have accommodations for 200 pets and place…
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue (Glendale)
Glendale, CA
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue (Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals) is the largest “No Kill, Care-for-Life,” Sanctuary of its kind in the world. The D.E.L.T.A.…
Diamond's Friends Pet Rescue
Newport Beach, CA
Launched in 2021, Diamond's Friends Pet Rescue is a Newport Beach-based 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization. We are entirely foster-based and are no-kill. Our…
Diamonds in the Rough Equine Rescue, Inc. (Angels Camp)
Angels Camp, CA
We strive to prevent cruelty to equines. DITR was started by helping one horse at a time. We hope that we can get the community's support to rescue that much…
Dobies and Little Paws Rescue
Fillmore, CA
We are a non-profit, no-kill dog rescue located in rural Fillmore, California. We mostly specialize in dobermans but we also rescue little dogs and other…
Doggie Bonez, Inc.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Doggie Bonez is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no kill, volunteer dog rescue organization. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs that are left homeless and abandoned. We…
Doggone Crazy Animal Rescue Inc.
Atascadero, CA
Doggone Crazy Animal Rescue is an all-breed, no-kill 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, treating, and rehoming animals in the greater Los Angeles area.…
East Bay SPCA
Oakland, CA
The East Bay SPCA is a local non-profit that is not affiliated with any national organization. We’re proud to be one of the oldest shelters in the country and…
East County Animal Rescue
El Cajon, CA
Established in 2002, East County Animal Rescue is a grassroots effort of volunteers who are passionate about helping animals in need within the San Diego…
Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMCSPCA)
EMCSPCA, CA
OUR MISSION To provide dogs and cats, in eastern Madera County, the services they need to increase their adoptability and to provide a safe and loving…
Eastwood Ranch Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Eastwood Ranch Foundation provides support to animal welfare groups, non kill shelters, rescues and sanctuaries around the U.S. by providing funding, support…
FAIRE, Friends of the Animals In the Redwood Empire (Rohnert Park)
Rohnert Park, CA
Thousands of cats and dogs will arrive at our local animal shelters this year. Some will be lost, without I.D. tags to identify their owners. Others will have…
Family Dog Rescue
San Francisco, CA
Family Dog Rescue was founded in 2010 by Angela Padilla, a young mom battling breast cancer. As a grassroots-grown, 501c3 dog rescue organization, we save over…
FASA, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter
Alameda, CA
FAAS was founded in 2009 by a small group of volunteers dedicated to raising funds for medical care for the animals at the Alameda Animal Shelter. In 2011, the…
FAS - Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary
Fallbrook, CA
Our facility is a safe haven for the animals that find their way to our sanctuary as a result of abandonment, abuse, neglect, or owner surrender. They have a…
Fat Kitty City Agee Memorial Wildlife Fund, Inc.
El Dorado Hills, CA
The Agee Memorial Wildlife Fund, Inc., (Agee) is a non-profit 501(c)3 Corporation, dedicated to ending needless animal suffering, through spaying, neutering,…
Feral Cat Coalition (San Diego)
San Diego, CA
The Feral Cat Coalition was formed by Sally Mackler and Rochelle Brinton, DVM. The FCC is an organization that traps and spays/neuters feral cats, then returns…
Feral Paws Rescue Group
Fresno, CA
We are a rescue, not a shelter. We do not kill any animals here at our rescue. In fact, we do not advocate the killing of animals and wish all shelters would…
Fetching Companions (Palos Verdes)
Palos Verdes, CA
Fetching Companions retriever rescue (FCRR) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, Southern California organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering and rehoming…
FFFR - Furry Friends Pet Relief
Oakley, CA
We started this outreach program in hopes to help stop the over population of animals in the shelters. In helping owners at the beginning, when they may feel…
FieldHaven Feline Center (Lincoln)
Lincoln, CA
Now called FieldHaven Feline Center, FieldHaven Feline Rescue was founded in 2003 by sisters Jann Flanagan and Joy Smith to provide a safe haven for rescued…
FixNation (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
FixNation is a non-profit organization committed to cats, and to supporting Trap-Neuter-Return. We provide a free, full-time spay/neuter clinic for cats…
Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa)
Santa Rosa, CA
Our Mission: Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County is dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of feral cats through local spay/neuter programs, placement…
Pets being rehomed in California
Owners looking for the right home, often with no shelter involved.
Featured Toby
Toby was dumped into our mobile home park by someone about 2 1/2 weeks ago. We had planned to adopt him, but…
Featured Odin
Cuddly, love bug male kitten approximately 8 months old. Found outdoors, taken to vet, tested positive for…
Featured Charlotte
Charlotte is a big goofy sweetheart with a big girl bark but a heart of gold. She loves kids, dogs, cats, and…
Featured bear
this little pup was saved from the street, shes a sweet and adorable little girl
Featured Canelo
Canelo is a sweet german shepherd mix (we think). We found at an abandoned lot when he was just a baby. He is…
Featured Rue
Rue is a shy but loving 8 year old cat, mostly indoors. She isn’t getting on well in our home with young kids…
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