Sequoia Humane Society - 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 Seal Beach Animal Care Center - 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. Pet Orphans Of Southern California - The oldest active humane organization in the Greater Los Angeles area with a private, "no-kill" shelter. The Amanda Foundation - 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. Noah's Bark Pet Rescue Organization - 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. Butte Humane Society - 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. Peninsula Humane Society - 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. Contra Costa Humane Society - 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. Valley Oak SPCA - 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. Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary - 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. San Diego Humane Society and SPCA - 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. San Diego County Animal Control - Shelter locations, policies, pet ownership information, news, profiles of available animals, and frequently asked questions. Yolo County SPCA - Offers dog, cat, and small animal adoptions. Volunteer opportunities, calendar of events, and pictures of pets available now. Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center - 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. Marin Humane Society - 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. Pets Lifeline - 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. Humane Society of Sonoma County - 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. Dedicated Animal Welfare Group - 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. Orange County Homeless Pets - Photographs and descriptions of available dogs and cats. Information on the adoption procedure and links to other rescues. Second Chance at Love Humane Society - 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. Homeless Animal Rescue Team - All volunteer humane service group dedicated to saving homeless and stray animals. Online tour, wish list, online newsletter, and volunteer application. Located in Cambria. Milo Foundation - 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. Animal Match Rescue Team - 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. Pets in Need - 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. Mendocino Coast Humane Society - Runs a shelter and adoption center. Includes photographs of available animals, wish list, calendar of events, and information about volunteer opportunities. Rancho Coastal Humane Society - 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. PAL Rescue and Adoption - Nonprofit organization working to place abandoned and unwanted pets in safe, permanent homes. Includes photographs of available animals and volunteer needs. Located in Gardena. North County Humane Society - 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. Benevolent Animal Rescue Committee - Listings of adoptable dogs and cats, news, events calendar, adoption application, and success stories. Mentone. People for Pets - Provides care and support to animals brought into the Tracy Animal Shelter. Pictures of available animals, newsletters, and calendar of events. East Bay SPCA - 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] Living Free - 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. Haven Humane Society - Dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. Contact information and shelter's hours of operation. Redding. Rohnert Park Animal Shelter - Photographs of pets in need of homes, information about volunteer opportunities, tips on dealing with a pet's bad habits, and a virtual tour. Helen Woodward Animal Center - Providing educational and therapeutic programs for people, and humane care and adoption for animals in Rancho Santa Fe. Berkeley Animal Care Services - 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. Home At Last Animal Rescue - 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. Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society - No-kill shelter. Photographs of available animals, information about training classes offered, and volunteer opportunities. Bakersfield SPCA - Adoption gallery, upcoming events, and information on how to adopt and licensing an animal. Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort - 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. All Creatures - Focused on rescue, adoption and education. Animals are housed in a network of volunteer foster homes. San Rafael. Nike Animal Rescue Foundation - 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. Sacramento SPCA - 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. Delta Humane Society - 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. Concerned People for Animals - Organization in Somis helping homeless cats and dogs to find homes. Photographs and descriptions of available pets, wish list, and information on fundraising efforts. Woods Humane Society - Volunteer information, wish list, and list of upcoming events for the shelter in San Luis Obispo. Save-A-Life Cat Rescue and Adoptions - Rescues cats from at risk situations or local animal control agencies. Driving directions, wish list, and pictures of available pets. Lomita. Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue - 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. TANA Foundation - 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. California Potbellied Pig Association - Rescue group in Pleasant Hill with members from all over the state. Information about the breed's care requirements, adoption, and rescue information. Pasadena Humane Society - 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. Tri-Valley Animal Rescue - Rescues animals at risk of destruction from the East County Animal Shelter. Noah's Wish - Rescues and shelters animals during disasters. Includes how to help and volunteer opportunities. Based in Placerville. We Care Animal Rescue - Shelter in St. Helena serves as a refuge for homeless cats and dogs in the Napa Valley. Newsletter and adoption information. Placer County Domestic Animal Services - Information on adopting an animal from the shelter, online license application, local ordinances, and a calendar of events. Inland Valley Humane Society and SPCA - Serves southern California's Inland Valley. Offers adoptions and veterinary care, as well as volunteer opportunities, humane education, and animal care and control. New Beginnings for Animals - 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. Animal Friends Connection Humane Society - 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. California's Directory of Animal Rescue Groups and Shelters - Links to animal shelters, humane societies, and breed-specific rescue groups for dogs, cats and companion animals. SC Paw - 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. Palo Alto Humane Society - 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. Humane Society Silicon Valley - 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. Precious Paws - An Encino non-profit organization that rescues abandoned or abused companion animals. Santa Barbara Animal Rescue - Pictures of available pets, adoption form, happy ending stories, volunteer application, and a list of their special events. Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority - News, information on animal ordinances, wish list, resources for pet owners, and how to help. Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society - History of the organization, lost and found listings, pictures of available pets, and how to help. Mariposa SPCA - Includes information about the shelter, vet advice and a listing of animals available for adoption. Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter - Photographs of available cats and dogs, adoption information, and hours of operation. Tuolumne County Humane Society - Rescue working with animal control to find homes for cats and dogs. Photo listings of available pets, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to help. West End Shelter for Animals - Non-profit, no-kill center for pet placement and adoption. Pictures of available pets, news, and directions to their facilities. Ontario. Laguna Beach Animal Shelter - 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. Upland Animal Shelter - Online listing of available cats and dogs. Runs a free micro-chipping program for pets inside the city. Redlands Humane Society - Photographs of available animals, adoption policy, success stories, and volunteer opportunities. Santa Clara Animal Shelter - Photographs of adoptable animals, adoption fee comparison chart, and a list of ways to help the shelter care for homeless pets. Palo Alto Animal Services - Non-profit organization that offers pet adoptions, tips for those who have lost a pet, local ordinances, and articles on animal behavior. Valley Humane Society - No kill animal shelter and adoption services. Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation - Rescuing and adopting animals in Contra Costa County. Online tour of facility and pictures of pets up for adoption. Humane Society of Ventura County - 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. Worcester Animal Rescue League - Includes newsletter, dog and cat training and health tips, volunteer needs, information on upcoming events, directions to the shelter, and featured pet for adoption.