Rescue Info and Links
- GRCA National Rescue Committee - Rescue Groups by State
- Rescuers.com
California's directory of Pet Adoption Resources
Find shelters, rescue groups, SPCAs and more!
- Petfinder.com
Online “classifieds” for finding adoptable pets and rescue groups
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Breed Rescues Groups in Northern CA
- A Leg Up Rescue
- Asians for Humans, Animals and Nature
- Central CA Lab Rescue
- Border Collie Rescue of Northern California
- German Shepherd Rescue of Northern CA
- Norcal Aussie Rescue
- Norcal Collie Rescue
- Northern CA American Pit Bull Terrier Rescue
- Northern California Beagle Rescue
- Northern CA Sled Dolg Rescue
- Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue
- NorCal Boxer Resuce
- Dogworks Canine Rescue (*Doberman Pinscer Rescue)
- Rocket Dog Rescue
- Smiley Dog Rescue
- Tony LaRussa’s Animals Rescue Foundation
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Other Humane Organizations and Websites
- Sacramento SPCA
- Placer SPCA
- Solano County SPCA
- Humane Society of the United States
- Best Friends Network
- Dogs Deserve Better
- Senior Dogs Project
- 2ndchance4pets.org
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Found and Lost Pets
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Homeward Bound’s Veterinary Partners
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Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital |
Dana Park Veterinary Hospital 1405 Bradford Way Redding, CA 96002 530 221-6733 |
| HOPE Animal Foundation 5490 W. Spruce Ave. Fresno, CA 93722 559- 271-0209 |
Lafayette Animal Hospital 3394 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA 94549 925 284-4412 |
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| Oak Animal Hospital 2020 Peabody Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 707-447-5044 |
Plaza Pet Hospital 120 E. Alamo Plaza Alamo, CA 94507 925 820-2287 |
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Sarah Green, DVM |
Slate Creek Animal Hospital 5630 Mother Lode Dr. Placerville, CA 530-622-9195 |
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South County Animal Hospital |
Stockdale Veterinary Hospital 6400 Nottingham Ln. Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-832-7814 |
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| Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital 7484 Sunrise Blvd. Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (916) 726-2334 |
VCA Asher Animal Hospital 2505 Hilltop Drive Redding, CA 96002 530 224-2200 |
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| VCA Gateway Animal Hospital 2006 Barney Rd. Anderson, CA 96007 530 365-4521 |
Waterhouse Animal Hospital 1115 E Champlain Dr. Fresno, CA 93720 559- 434-4000 |
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| Woodland Veterinary Hospital 445 Matmor Rd. Woodland, CA 95776 530-666-2461 |
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Other Veterinarian Resources
- LocalVets
Search by zip code to find a veterinarian in your area.
- UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital
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Informational Sites
- PetEducation.com
This is the perfect informational site for animal lovers!! It has quickly become a favorite among dog owners because of its extensive article database. If you need information about your Golden, or any other animal, chances are PetEducation.com has an article, suggestion, or link to help solve the problem. Another key feature of the site is a list of organizations that help counsel people that have lost a furry member of their family. Check it out!
- Ten
Spider Pet Adoption & Rescue
Dedicated to fostering pet adoption and providing pet friendly information and resources for pet and animal lovers.
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Trainers
- Custom Dog Training
Steve at Custom Dog Training offers a 25% discount on training classes for anyone who adopts a dog from Homeward Bound!
- 4 Paws University
Offers a 10% discount for all rescue and shelter dogs and uses positive reinforcement methods.
- Francesca’s Dog Training (Dixon)
Basic, intermediate, and advanced training by an experienced professional trainer
- Jean Gauchat-Hargis, Summerwind Canines and Training
Jean trains at the Woodland Veterinary Hospital which has a beautiful outdoor lighted area for obedience training and agility training of all levels,. Jean has over 18 years of experience and All classes are taught using positive reinforcement techniques, making it an enjoyable experience for both you and your pet.
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Pet Sitters
- Papa Bob's Pet Sitting
Service
Serving the South Placer and Northern Sacramento areas. We treat your pets like our own!
- Happy At Home Pet Sitting Service
Happy At Home Pet Sitting Service provides loving, responsible in-home care for your treasured pets at reasonable rates by an experienced dog mom. Serving Vacaville, Fairfield and Travis AFB. Loving care when you're not there!
- Ruff's Resort
When you are making plans to leave town for business or pleasure, instead of leaving your dog in a kennel...why not try "Ruff's Resort"? Ruff's Resort is located in Sacramento.
- Pamela's Pet
Sitting
Your pet's vacation destination. "Kamp Keely" - boarding in our home or pet sitting in your home. Serving Folsom, Granite Bay, Gold River, and El Dorado Hills areas.
- Caplan Critters
Caplan Critters was established to provide affordable pet sitting services by a licensed Veterinary Technician while you are away. We also promise that your pets will be treated like family and enjoy the services that we provide.
- Three's
Company Pet Sitting
Serving one family at a time - we pamper your pet in our Rocklin home.

- Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions
Blair Diamond, Homeward Bound’s behaviorist, attended the American College of Applied Science where he received training in animal behavior analysis. He later studied under Linn Boyke, who was personally trained by Caesar Millan. As a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals, Blair has combined his passion for dogs with his knowledge, in order to help owners learn to solve the leadership confusion present in many relationships between owner and dog.
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More Great Dog Information
- Golden Retriever Club of America
A wealth of information about the breed we love so much—history, traits, breed standards, training, health, and more.
- Golden Retriever Foundation
The GRF is a foundation that was established to promote knowledge and education of Golden Retrievers, help in research to improve under standing and treatment of diseases, genetic defects, injuries and other ailments that afflict Golden Retrievers, and to help in the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of displaced Golden Retrievers.
GRF April Fund, Pagey Elliott Education Fund, and Rescue Fund have supported activities of Homeward Bound over the years. In the area of research they are activity supporting studies across the country on canine cancer.
- How you can help to find a cure for cancer in goldens.
- How you can help to find a cure for cancer in goldens.
- Considering Adopting a Puppy? Read this first!
- Health Issues in Goldens
- How to Groom Your Golden
Step by step instructions for grooming your golden to look like champion!
- ASPCA
Good resource for animal info, including poison control and behavioral info.
- American Kennel Club
Good info regarding pet ownership, breed info, health, training and events.
- Humane Society of the United States
- The Holistic Dog
Advice on healing/feeding your dog using natural remedies, herbs, etc. Nutritional info
- Holistic Animal Medicines
Animal Health Products, Holistic Animal Medicines, Pet Care Products, Natural Animal Health - range of holistic animal natural healing remedies with safe


