This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Vallejo, CA. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.
#235 in United States, #31 in California, #1 in Vallejo
Vallejo
Dogwood Animal Rescue Project is a foster-based, volunteer led non-profit rescue organization focused on the rescue and placement of animals into safe, nurturing homes. Our goals include providing necessary medical care, ongoing spay/neuter clinics, hands-on nurturing, and placement of the homeless animals of Sonoma County and beyond. Dogwood is continually striving to successfully fulfill our vision to establish programs tailored to assist animals in need by ensuring they find safe, loving homes and receive the medical care necessary to live long and healthy lives.
"I have been with DPS since 2014 and have loved being so involved with the rescue and all they do..."
— dominique q.
Volunteer / foster
"As a Dogwood adoptive mom, I can attest to the fact that these people are angels in disguise! Rescuing..."
— arla l.
Supporter
#361 in United States, #46 in California, #2 in Vallejo
Vallejo
The Humane Society of the North Bay is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that was established in 1986 to offer shelter and adoption services for homeless animals. We were formerly known as the Benicia-Vallejo Humane Society. We are a no-kill shelter. For nearly four decades we have found permanent homes for thousands of homeless cats and dogs. HSNB has witnessed many joyous reunions. Although we have a contract with the City of Vallejo to shelter stray animals found in the community, we are not a city shelter, nor are we managed by, affiliated with, or financially supported by any local, county, state or national organizations. Our funding comes almost entirely from donations by generous individuals and local businesses. We welcome grant opportunities of all kinds, special event fundraisers, monthly donation commitments, and estate and memorial bequests.
"I wish to nominate the Humane Society of Imperial County. This local rescue has grown from a ragtag rescue, housing..."
— jim c.
Fan
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
San Francisco Samoyed Rescue (SFSR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by volunteers in Northern California. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome Samoyeds and Samoyed mixes. We understand that Samoyeds require a high level of care. Our mission is to ensure all owners are equipped to have fulfilling friendships with their Samoyed.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
#17 in senior dog
Senior dog
Vallejo
Tails of Gray saves the lives of innocent senior dogs left homeless for any reason, providing quality medical care and placing them into loving, responsible and permanent homes. It is our belief that the life of each senior dog is important
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
The Kern Project rescues dogs from the shelters and from the community, whether pulling them from a field where they have been intentionally dumped or supporting finders of strays. We provide the vet care, boarding and transportation to the Bay Area and beyond, where these unwanted dogs and cats are adopted into homes where they are loved as family members.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
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 that they need to surrender their furry friend, at the sense of helplessness, not knowing what resources are out there, and education. We want pet owners to know that there is help out there, and hope that we can do all that we can to help keep their loved animals out of the shelters. We know that there sometimes isn't another alternative, we are hoping to help those in need and give them a sense of relief and hope. We assist struggling families and the homeless in the East Bay and surrounding Counties with dog and cat food. Often times we find that those families need a bit more for their Furry Friend(s). They often need new bedding, leashes, collars, clothing ect. Sometimes they may need their shots and/or need to be spayed or neutered. We offer multiple services to these families so that they don't feel that they need to give up their loved one to the shelter. We offer low cost spay and neuter services. We also provide information about low income options, especially for pit bulls and chihuahuas which are so readily available and accessible in the east bay. Information and education is also provided on proper basic medical care such as vaccinations, microchips, and where low cost options exist near by. We are involved in the community and love going to classrooms to teach kids about animal care, handling, and spay and neuter.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
NorCal Collie Rescue is a nonprofit corporation* founded by collie lovers who are dedicated to taking responsibility for collies at risk in northern California. Collies come to rescue from many sources, including animal shelters, death of the primary caretaker, people whose health has changed, breeders, divorce and many other circumstances.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
The Cairn Terrier Club of Northern California is an affiliate club of the Cairn Terrier Club of America, and a licensed member of the American Kennel Club. CTCNC is composed of members who love the Cairn Terrier and their sport and who work together to serve the best interests of the breed and their sport.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
Founded in 2014, Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch, now Jameson Humane, was named in honor of Jameson (pictured above), a brave Great Pyrenees that was rescued in Chicago by Co-Founder, Monica Stevens. A few years later in 2006, Monica and Jameson moved to Napa Valley. At 180 pounds and quite handsome, Jameson was somewhat of a celebrity in Napa Valley and years later inspired the spirit and mission of the nonprofit and brought immeasurable companionship and love to Monica and David’s lives. It was through Jameson's own rescue story that Monica and David saw beyond the traditional path of animal rescue by listening to the community and responding holistically to the needs of the animals and their human guardians. With that came the realization that as a nation, we cannot rescue our way out of the plight animals face, hence the inspiration for the animal sanctuary and rescue. Jameson lived to a beautiful age of 14.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
Located in the beautiful Napa Valley, Ripple Effect Animal Project (REAP) was started by a group of dedicated, compassionate animal professionals. Our goal is to help animals in shelter settings, educating the public, and giving owners resources and tips needed to ensure a happy fur family setting. -Ripple Effect Animal Rescue: Because saving one animal will set off a chain reaction to helping thousands more-
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
Our animal shelter is here to serve the community and its animals by providing programs and services to support our Napa County residents and their pets. To better serve our public, appointments are required for licensing, spay/neuter vouchers, cat trap rentals, Foster Program procedures, microchipping, and reclaims. We welcome walk ins for adoptions and meet and greets and information on our adoption procedure can be found here. The Shelter takes in an average of 2300 animals a year and the important work that we do could not be possible without the hard work of the staff, volunteers and our community. Staff work hard every day to make sure the needs of the animals are met while volunteers provide the necessary enrichment to help the staff keep our animals healthy. Our community plays a huge role in preventing animals from unnecessarily coming into the shelter by being responsible pet owners, seeking out spay/neuter resources, participating in our Community Cat Program, and providing generous donations of monetary and in-kind items to assist with operations.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
The Rohnert Park Animal Shelter is run by the City of Rohnert Park under the direction of the Department of Public Safety. We currently contract with the City of Cotati to provide sheltering services for stray animals and will accept in owner surrenders from their residents as our space allows. Giving Animals A Second Chance As a municipal, open-admissions shelter we receive in animals that are found stray within our jurisdiction, animals that owners no longer can care for, as well as injured and abused animals. We also hold animals that are under bite quarantine for rabies control. Our annual intake averages about 1,200 animals – down from a high of 2,100 animals in 1999. Through our proactive monthly Fix-it Clinics we offer our residents Low-cost spays/neuters for dogs and cats to reduce the number of kittens and puppies that come through our door. Our declining number of intakes show that this approach is paying off! Our “No More Lost Pets” program, generously funded by the Animal Shelter League of Rohnert Park, offers our residents FREE ID tags and Microchips to assure that every lost pet has a way to be reunited with their worried parents. We work tirelessly to find good homes for every animal in our care and provide top-notch veterinary care for those in need. Through your generous support we are able to go above and beyond in our ability to help animals get the second chance they deserve.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
Founded in 2011, Animal Refugee Response is a 501(c)3 non profit organization committed to improving the lives of animals in need, through direct care, serving the community, and standing as a positive example of the NO-KILL alternative.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
Whiskers, Tails and Ferals (formerly Up Valley Spay/Neuter Network) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization making a significant impact on the tragedy of pet overpopulation. We rescue several hundred animals in Napa County every year, preventing them from entering the county shelter. Including the animals in other county shelters that we are able to rescue and admit into our program whenever possible, for many of these homeless pets their only hope is to be saved by an animal loving organization like ours. Otherwise without our help they would most likely be euthanized. And with the support of caring people like you, we’re devoted to: Finding forever homes for abandoned or unwanted cats and dogs. Spaying and neutering cats and dogs. The rescue of feral and stray cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. Cat colony care and safety. Rehabilitation and fostering of feral and stray cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. Spaying and neutering cats and dogs from low income households. Educating people about pet care and the tragedy of overpopulation. All animals that come into our program are spayed or neutered, tested for a variety of illnesses, vaccinated, wormed (as needed) and micro-chipped. All sick animals are immediately put under the care and supervision of a Napa veterinarian and Whiskers, Tails and Ferals pays for their medications.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
Wine Country Animal Lovers leads the no-kill philosophy in the Napa Valley. We are a small, grassroots volunteer-run rescue group. Our animals all live in foster homes until they are adopted (we don't have a physical shelter or facility). This means that every donation goes directly towards helping animals. WCAL assists with all things animal related in the Upper Napa Valley and we do our best to help our neighbors throughout Napa County, Lake County and Sonoma County.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
Welcome to PitsRUs.Org! As an All Breed Rescue & Adoption Organization, our mission is to save animals from the potential of being euthanized in shelters or kill pens. We take in all breeds of animals, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, goats, horses, donkeys, birds, reptiles, and many others. If we are able to locate a foster home, we will provide care. We take pride in the care we provide to the sick and injured, elderly, hospice and special needs animals we take in. We are a foster based rescue, meaning all of our animals are in our homes, and on our land. None of our animals are in boarding facilities. Our animals stay with us as long as it takes for them to find a forever home
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
NorCal GSP Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to placing unwanted and abandoned German Shorthaired Pointers in Northern California into new homes. German Shorthaired Pointers and (space-permitting) GSP mixes
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
#6 in boxer
Boxer
Vallejo
NCBR provides a temporary sanctuary for boxers in need throughout Northern California, the Central Valley (Fresno or farther north) and around the Nevada/California state line area. We are run entirely by a dedicated group of volunteers and have no paid employees. We allocate nearly 100% of our adoption fees and donations directly toward the care of our boxers, including spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, a microchip, and more.
#600 in United States, #69 in California, #3 in Vallejo
Vallejo
As a 501(c) 3 non-profit animal shelter, we transfer in dogs and cats from public shelters where they are in danger of being euthanized due to space or financial limitations. We then provide them with the best possible care and enrichment until we can help them find their forever homes.
Welcome to the 2024 Vallejo, CA Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Vallejo, CA chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.
This list is sponsored by Sniffspot, the largest global network of private dog parks. Sniffspot offers 20 private dog parks in the Vallejo area, including fenced, water, indoor, and beach parks. As a hub for rescue dogs, our sponsorship underscores our dedication to supporting shelters and rescues. Explore Vallejo dog parks on Sniffspot's platform.
Ordered alphabetically, only included states where there is enough data to compile a list
HSNB's adoption policy is to only adopt our dogs and cats to individuals and families looking to add a beloved pet to their family and who will primarily live inside the home as a companion. We choose not to adopt to those planning to keep a dog or cat only as an outside or backyard animal, or kept only in a garage, or, in the case of dogs, to serve as a guard dog, as we do not consider that to be a safe, healthy, or humane environment.
Does your dog ever growl when you walk by their food dish? Maybe they get possessive of treats, carrying them far away and giving you side-eye when you start to approach — or snarling at your other pets or children if they get too close.
As almost every dog owner is aware, the nose of a dog is an amazing thing. Just as they can pick up sounds we can’t hear, their sense of smell and ability to pick up scents is well beyond ours. In fact, dogs have 40 times the number of olfactory receptors as humans.
More than 80 million Americans rely on their service dogs to help them navigate the world. Task-trained assistance animals perform a huge range of life-changing—in many cases, life-saving—services: These dogs act as eyes for visually impaired handlers, provide mobility support, alert to seizures and blood sugar crashes, interrupt anxiety attacks, remind their people to take medications, and so much more.
You thought your dog was house trained. Your home was clean from puddles of pee, those dreaded middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks were behind you, and you loved every minute of dog ownership… until your four-legged best friend started using the bathroom inside again. What’s going on?
Ah, poop. We humans think it’s disgusting… but many of our dogs seem to love the stuff. If you’re wondering why your canine companion tries to eat feces (either their own or that of other animals) you’re not alone!
Do you have a water-loving dog looking to burn some energy? There are countless dog parks to visit throughout our country — but some of them become far too hot in the midday sun to be safe for your pets to play. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the best dog water parks throughout the United States! At these locations, your pup can frolic, splash, and swim to their heart’s content.
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Does your dog destroy every toy you give them? Is your house littered with remnants of fabric and stuffing of all different sizes? Are you tired of investing in “indestructible” toys only for your pup to still dismantle—or worse, get bored of—them in just a few days?
You’ve been told your dog needs regular exercise. There’s a reason “walking the dog” is a classic daily activity: Frequent excursions give your pup a chance to experience the world, maintain a healthy weight, and — most importantly — spend time with you! Consistent physical activity can also improve their strength, muscle tone, coordination, and mental ability over time.
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Many dogs have gotten a bad reputation over the years for being "dangerous breeds." Rottweilers are among them. Like pit bulls and other large, blocky-headed types of dogs, these powerful and beautiful animals are often assumed to be aggressive.
Your dog is reactive. They’ll see another dog, person, or other stimulus in the environment (like a car or bike) while out on a walk and suddenly go crazy at the end of their leash. The barking, lunging, and growling feels embarrassing for you — and it’s clear that your pup isn’t having a great time either.
Does your dog display reactivity to other pets or people? Maybe they’re a new rescue pup and are still settling into your home. Or they were sick growing up, so you missed their critical socialization period. Possibly they’ve had a bad experience after being raised as a normal puppy.
Do you have a reactive dog or suspect you may have one? You’re not alone!
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From 2009 to 2020, there was a 40 percent increase in the development of public dog parks. Designated spots for canine exercise have become commonplace in every major city in North America — many pet owners won’t even consider renting an apartment that doesn’t have its own fenced-in pet area for their canine companions.
Thousand Oaks, California has been a safe haven for Sniffspot host, Jen, since childhood. Having grown up in busy Santa Barbara, Jen, an introvert from an early age, would seek out solitude and serenity away from tourists attractions and droves of people visiting from elsewhere. “My grandparents own 60 acres about a 30 minute drive from here, and I grew up spending every summer and every holiday visiting them on the ranch,” Jen explained. “In Santa Barbara, we wouldn't go to the beach on the weekend because that's where everybody was, so you'd find places off the beaten path where the tourists weren't. For me, the ranch was just my happy place.”
Ellen is the host of Country Pasture Getaway, one of Sniffspot's most popular sniff spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great sniff spot host.
Just 20 minutes outside of the busy city of Portland, Oregon, and settled right on the banks of the Columbia River, you’ll find what countless visitors have flocked to the area in search of – mountain views, crisp, clean air, and running water for miles. What you might not expect to find, however, is a hidden oasis designed just for dogs and their people, owned and operated by a farming couple and enjoyed by visitors on two legs, and four.
Fran is the host of Ranch Setting, one of Sniffspot's most popular spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great Sniffspot host.
Looking for a space to play with your dog no matter what the weather’s like outside? Look no further than our list of the best indoor dog parks in the United States! These climate-controlled spaces are growing in popularity as pet ownership increases throughout the country. As a bonus, many of them also offer dog training, boarding, grooming, or daycare services on the premises.
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered! It’s hard to narrow down, but we’ve put together some of the best off-leash dog parks throughout the country so you can plan your next adventure — along with a checklist of what to bring, what to know beforehand, and some frequently asked questions.
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Discover the German Shepherd Dog, a breed celebrated for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. Known for its impressive size and smooth, graceful movements, German Shepherds excel in various roles, including as guide, therapy, bomb detection, and police dogs, while being a devoted family companion.
Discover the Labrador Retriever, a breed celebrated for its playful nature, affectionate temperament, and trainability. Labradors are known for their friendly demeanor and adaptability, making them perfect family companions and versatile working dogs. As one of the most popular types of retrievers, Labs are ideal companions for various lifestyles and are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as an excellent breed for families.
Discover the Golden Retriever, a popular breed celebrated for its affectionate, playful, and trainable nature. Considered a large dog, Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland for hunting and retrieving game beginning in the 1860s. Today, they're recognized by the Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club (AKC) as one of the most beloved companion dog breeds.
Discover the American Staffordshire Terrier, a distinct breed celebrated for its playful, friendly, and loyal nature. Often confused with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, a separate breed of British origin, the American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff) is considered a medium-sized dog. While both breeds share some similarities, the AmStaff is generally larger and has been developed as a distinct breed in the United States.
Discover the Australian Shepherd, an AKC breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd is actually a native breed to the United States, originally developed to breed on farms and ranches. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were bred for herding beginning in the 1950s. As one of the high-energy breeds, Aussies are known for their boundless energy and need for regular exercise, including aerobic exercise.