Adopt

There are millions of dogs all over the world sitting in shelters, waiting for a loving owner. Here is a list of the top shelters/rescues in California and around the United States.

Importance of Adopting

California Specific

Northern California

Valley Humane Society – Pleasanton

Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue) – Palo Alto

Lily’s Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary – Petaluma

Pack Lyfe Rescue – Oakland

Better World Rescue – Tracy

Compassion Without Borders – Santa Rosa

Furry Friends Rescue – San Jose

Berkeley Humane – Berkeley

Yreka Rescue Ranch – Yreka

ShepHeroes – Sacramento

Rocket Dog Rescue – San Francisco

Muttville Senior Dog Rescue – San Francisco

The Milo Foundation – Point Richmond

Family Dog Rescue – San Francisco

Underdog Animal Rescue – Lafayette

Love Second Chances – Northern California

Joybound People & Pets – Walnut Creek

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA – Burlingame

East Bay SPCA – Oakland & Dublin

Dogwood Animal Rescue – Sonoma County

The Humane Society of Sonoma County – Santa Rosa

Little Big Paws Pet Rescue – Lake County

Southern California

FurryTail Endings Animal Rescue – Huntington Beach

The Animal Pad – San Diego

A Way Home For Dogs – San Diego

Amazing Strays Rescue – San Diego

The Barking Lot – San Diego

The Liberty Dog Network – San Diego

Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS) – YucaipaHope For Paws – Los Angeles

Much Love Animal Rescue – Los Angeles

The Animal Rescue Center of California

D.E.L.T.A. Rescue – Acton

San Diego Humane Society – San Diego

The Top Shelters/Rescues Around the United States

Alabama: Greater Birmingham Humane Society – One of the oldest and largest humane societies in the Southeast, providing shelter and adoption services.

Alaska: Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue – Focuses on rescuing homeless dogs and puppies throughout Alaska and placing them into permanent homes.

Arizona: Arizona Humane Society – Offers comprehensive animal welfare services, including rescue, medical care, and adoption.

Arkansas: Humane Society of Pulaski County – A no-kill shelter dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of animals in Central Arkansas.

Colorado: Dumb Friends League – Provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for homeless animals in the Denver area.

Connecticut: Connecticut Humane Society – Offers adoption, medical care, and community outreach programs throughout the state.

Delaware: Delaware Humane Association – A no-kill animal care and adoption center serving the community since 1957.

Florida: Big Dog Ranch Rescue – The largest no-kill dog rescue in the U.S., dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs in need.

Georgia: Coastal Pet Rescue – An all-volunteer organization rescuing homeless, abused, and neglected animals in coastal Georgia.

Hawaii: Hawaiian Humane Society – Focuses on promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.

Idaho: Idaho Humane Society – Provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for animals in the Boise area.

Illinois: One Tail at a Time – A Chicago-based rescue committed to ending pet homelessness through adoption, community outreach, and education.

Indiana: Humane Society of Indianapolis – Offers adoption services, animal care, and education programs to promote animal welfare.

Iowa: Animal Rescue League of Iowa – The state's largest animal shelter, providing care and adoption services for thousands of animals annually.

Kansas: Kansas Humane Society – A community resource for pet adoption, education, and animal welfare in Wichita.

Kentucky: Kentucky Humane Society – The state's largest pet adoption agency, offering a range of services to improve animal welfare.

Louisiana: Louisiana SPCA – Dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing the well-being of Louisiana's companion animals.

Maine: Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland – Provides care and adoption services for homeless and displaced animals in Maine.

Maryland: Maryland SPCA – Focuses on adoption, education, and veterinary services to promote animal welfare.

Massachusetts: MSPCA-Angell – A nonprofit organization offering adoption, veterinary care, and advocacy for animals in need.

Michigan: Michigan Humane – Provides animal adoption, veterinary care, and community outreach programs throughout Michigan.

Minnesota: Animal Humane Society – Offers adoption, training, and outreach services to promote animal welfare in the Twin Cities.

Mississippi: Southern Pines Animal Shelter – A community-supported shelter dedicated to providing humane care and adoption services.

Missouri: Humane Society of Missouri – Provides second chances for animals through adoption, veterinary care, and rescue services.

Montana: Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter – Serves the Gallatin and Madison valleys with shelter and adoption services.

Nebraska: Nebraska Humane Society – Offers shelter, adoption, and education services to promote animal welfare in the Omaha area.

Nevada: Nevada Humane Society – A no-kill shelter providing adoption and animal care services in Reno and Carson City.

New Hampshire: New Hampshire SPCA – Offers shelter, adoption, and educational programs to promote animal welfare.

New Jersey: St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center – Provides adoption, training, and community outreach programs throughout New Jersey.

New Mexico: Animal Humane New Mexico – Offers adoption, veterinary care, and behavior training services to promote animal welfare.

New York: North Shore Animal League America – The world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.

North Carolina: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue – Aims to build a no-kill community through adoption, education, and outreach programs.

North Dakota: Central Dakota Humane Society – Provides shelter and adoption services for homeless animals in the Bismarck-Mandan area.

Ohio: Cleveland Animal Protective League – Offers adoption, spay/neuter, and humane investigation services in Northeast Ohio.

Oklahoma: Oklahoma Humane Society – Focuses on adoption, spay/neuter, and community outreach programs to promote animal welfare.

Oregon: Oregon Humane Society – Provides adoption, education, and animal cruelty investigation services throughout Oregon.

Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania SPCA – Offers adoption, veterinary care, and humane law enforcement services to protect animals.

Rhode Island: Providence Animal Rescue League – Provides adoption, veterinary care, and community outreach programs in Rhode Island.

South Carolina: Charleston Animal Society – Offers adoption, spay/neuter, and humane education services to promote animal welfare.

South Dakota: Sioux Falls Area Humane Society – Provides shelter, adoption, and education services for animals in the Sioux Falls area.

Tennessee: Young-Williams Animal Center – Offers adoption, spay/neuter, and community outreach programs in Knoxville.

Texas: Operation Kindness – A no-kill shelter providing adoption and medical care services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Utah: Best Friends Animal Society – Operates the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary and works to end the killing of pets in shelters.

Vermont: Humane Society of Chittenden County – Provides adoption, education, and outreach services to promote animal welfare.

Virginia: Richmond SPCA – A no-kill shelter offering adoption, veterinary care, and training services in Richmond.

Washington: Seattle Humane – Offers adoption, education, and veterinary services to promote animal welfare in the Seattle area.

West Virginia: Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association – Provides shelter, adoption, and community outreach programs in West Virginia.

Wisconsin: Wisconsin Humane Society – Offers adoption, veterinary care, and education services across multiple campuses in Wisconsin.

Wyoming: Cheyenne Animal Shelter – Provides shelter, adoption, and community outreach services in the Cheyenne area.