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The Best Riverside, CA Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2024

David Adams

June 25, 2024

Dog Rescues & Shelters

This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Riverside, 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.

Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS)
#88 in United States, #17 in California, #1 in Riverside
Riverside
Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS) is a no-kill nonprofit dog and cat rescue based in Yucaipa, CA. Our mission is to strive to prevent the euthanasia of dogs and cats throughout the region by providing them a temporary safe haven until a permanent and loving home can be found.
"Yaps is an amazing rescue!"
— brianna b.
Staff member, Fan
"YAPS has been a longstanding member of our community for over 60 years, saving hundreds of dogs and cats from..."
— krista d.
Staff member

Co-Exist Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Co-Exist Rescue, Headquartered in Orange County, CA, is committed to creating a compassionate and safe environment for animals in need by providing rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming services that foster a harmonious coexistence between humans and animals. “Animal suffering is one of the biggest issues affecting our society today. From climate change to animal cruelty to pets looking for a home, our hands are full of global and local challenges. Co-Exist Rescue is all about making a difference, day after day, 365 days a year. Since 2023, our Animal Rescue Organization has been dedicated to improving the lives of native animals and pets. We believe every human being’s responsible for taking care of the creatures around us, big or small. There are so many ways to help, so find yours today.” Advocacy With this initiative, our goal is to support the welfare of animals in need. With the support of our dedicated community, our Advocacy efforts go a long way. Learn more about this initiative and how you can help. Rescue With our mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies to make our Rescue efforts more effective. Contact us to learn more about our team’s hard work and commitment to this cause. Rehabilitation We are dedicated to stepping up our Rehabilitation efforts, which is by no means an easy feat. But through cooperation and community involvement, we believe we can facilitate progress in this area.

ALMA Rescue Foundation
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Erin Riley-Carrasco and Suzie Williamson, lifetime friends, have a shared passion for animal advocacy. Suzie founded a Spay and Neuter Campaign in her hometown of Vizcaino, Mexico and teaming with several veterinarians, has spayed and neutered over 5000 dogs in her hometown. She has also fostered, rescued and found homes for countless dogs in the area and Southern California. Erin has been an animal activist since the age of 19 and has been involved in dog rescue for 30 years. In 2015 she worked closely with a group of dedicated volunteers to get nine city ordinances passed in Southern California, banning puppy mill pet stores in the area. She also volunteered with “Social Compassion In Legislation,” flying to Sacramento and testifying in favor of AB485 which ended up passing, ending puppy mill pet stores in the state of California. Together, this dynamic duo hopes to make an impact on the lives of needy animals by providing networking, transport, veterinary care, fosters and homes for neglected and abused dogs and cats. They truly believe that animals are someONE not someTHING and that every animal deserves a chance and a forever home.

One Mutt at a Time Rescue Foundation, Inc.
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
As a foster-based rescue organization, we are dedicated to making sure each animal is in a safe and loving environment. We fully vet every animal in our care, allowing them to have the best chance at finding a loving home. We are a non-profit organization, relying solely on donations to help us with medical expenses, transport fees and more. Our foster families are the backbone of our organization, providing love and care for each animal in our care with a goal of giving them the best possible experience before finding their forever homes. Help us make a difference in the lives of these animals by making a donation, become a monthly donor, or fostering and/or volunteering!

Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organization; obtained our 501(c)3 in 2011 - ID #27-810495 Located in Anza, CA In 2003 Kathy Haley moved to Anza, California in hope of providing sanctuary for large abused and neglected animals such as donkeys, llamas, alpacas, pigs, and many more. At the time, she was also volunteering for a dog rescue and after learning about the importance of rescue work, Kathy saw an opportunity to help by employing her own ideas about animal welfare, rescue and care taking the whole animal mind, body and spirit into consideration. A few years later, she met Lisa Ashe. Kathy and Lisa had so many ideas, dreams, and goals in common. They instantly clicked and that was when "Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary", a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was born in 2011 and have been going strong since. Lisa passed away in 2017 from Cancer but to this day, is still a major inspiration to Hope Ranch and always a part of our team and family. She helped saved countless lives. At Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, we are dedicated to taking in abused, neglected, and euthanasia listed animals that deserve a second chance and need us the most.

The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside

Domino Effect Animal Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside

Heer To Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Heer to Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 Dog Rescue based out of Lake Elsinore, California. We operate solely on donations made by the public We are very passionate about helping animals in need. Abandoned, unwanted and unloved animals should not be euthanized in our shelters! We work very hard to ensure that every animal that we help receives proper medical attention, vaccinations, microchips and that they are spayed or neutered. We also introduce the dogs to the structure, boundaries and consistency they need in order to set them up for success. Please help support our mission by donating, liking and sharing our website and facebook posts. We do not discriminate against the age, breed, or medical status of a dog that needs help. Every pet deserves a home where they can receive the proper medical care, training, structure, love and care that they deserve. Our goal is to place each pet with a family that is perfect for them. We are a small team of volunteers and we like the idea of quality over quantity. We dedicate loads of time, energy and soul, into every animal that we help, and we feel that in order to provide the best care to each pet we help, its important not to over stretch our limits or funding. Our intakes are chosen based on a multitude of circumstances so that we can ensure we can provide the care each pet deserves. Because we are a small rescue, your support is even more appreciated. It is also our goal to help educate the public as well as our adopters on dog behavior, proper methods of training and leadership, as well as the importance of spay, neuter and microchipping your pets. We want to help reduce euthanasia and keep dogs with their families when possible.

Shadow Husky Rescue, Inc.
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
#7 in husky
Husky
Riverside

A Passion for Paws Rescue, Inc..
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
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 including veterinary costs, food and temporary housing until the dogs can be adopted into their forever homes. We are a NO KILL rescue organization that survives entirely on donations. We are these shelter dogs' last hope! Since the beginning of A Passion for Paws, we have saved the lives of almost 1000 Akitas and other dogs. In 2006, A Passion for Paws became officially approved as a 501c3 non-profit charity organization. In 2010, established the Akita Ranch facility to provide for the temporary housing and care of dogs. We are the only Akita rescue organization in the Southwest United States that actively takes in dogs on a weekly, if not daily basis. We are a volunteer organization that relies on private donations to continue our mission to save Akitas and other dogs in need. We could not accomplish our mission without the help of our generous supporters, friends and volunteers and we are very grateful to all those who also love and help Akitas and other dogs in need. A Passion for Paws Rescue was founded in 2004 by Cheryl Weatherford to honor the memory of her son, Paxton David Weatherford who passed away unexpectedly from a rare form of cancer. Paxton loved animals and brought Cheryl her first Akita, an extra-large white male Akita named Zeus who had survived a terrible fire at the animal shelter. Zeus had the presence and appearance of a polar bear, the temperament of a lamb unless he or his family was threatened and then he would fight like a tiger, and the intellect of a being wise beyond the short time he was with us. Both of these rare individuals inspired an undying love for Akitas and dogs in need.

Loving All Animals
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Loving All Animals was incorporated at the end of 2008 to fill a void in the animal welfare community within the Coachella Valley. The agency sought to be the conduit for the welfare of the valley’s animals. Lindi Biggi, founder of Loving All Animals, believed that if all of the shelters and rescue organizations could work cooperatively, the animals would be the ultimate beneficiary. In 2018, the Pet Rescue Center, a 501(c)3 charity, based in Coachella, CA, was gifted to Loving All Animals. The Pet Rescue Center had been founded and continuously managed by Christine Madruga for 21 years. In 2018, the Pet Rescue Center’s Board elected to transfer the entire charity to Loving All Animals, and Christine retired. Loving All Animals provides animal sheltering, adoption, training, support, humane education programs to our community.

Coachella Valley City/County Animal Shelter
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside

Moreno Valley Animal Services
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Moreno Valley Animal Services offers a wide range of services, including dog licensing. Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the animal shelter for a nominal fee.

Hesperia Animal Shelter
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
The fully staffed shelter provides care for animals who are impounded because they have become separated from their owners but will be quickly reunited. The shelter also cares for animals that need to be adopted into a new family and those that must be humanely euthanized. The need for this agency is due mostly to irresponsible pet ownership and pet over-population. While the benefits of pet ownership are many, pets that are not properly cared for can become not only a nuisance, but also a threat to the health and safety of neighbors.

Redlands Animal Shelter
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Our mission is to maintain the best environment we can offer for the many stray and homeless animals we acquire, as well as providing the public with an inviting and helpful experience.

Greendog Foundation
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
We are passionate about caring for those who need an extra hand (or 5!). We believe that everyone (and every animal) deserves a chance to be their best, and we try our best every day to make sure that all of our animals can find a forever home. The opportunity for an animal to have a second chance at life would not exist without the extraordinary generosity of our donors. Every dollar raised provides care, medical services and the opportunity for an animal to have a loving and permanent home.

Land of the Dog Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
I’m Charline. I have been rescuing dogs in the Gavilan Hills area for the last 22 years, which in the past always meant that when the owners could not be found, we kept them! This left my husband with little faith that when I said I was going to find them a new home, that I actually would. Then came Momma. Momma was a local feral dog who was born and lived her life in our hills and had just had her fifth litter of puppies. The puppies were safe thanks to new neighbor Lisa, and others. I found out about Momma Dog’s story after she had been trapped by animal control and was red tagged at the shelter. Neighbors put out a call for someone to foster Momma and, well, Happy Birthday to me. My husband was out of town…she came here, and she is still here living her best life. And that is where Lisa and my story began. We have been rescuing together for the last 4 years. Lisa’s husband had also lost all faith that she would be able to adopt out a dog! For many years, Lisa had been doing the same thing, pulling in strays, feeding (and cooking for) them, looking for the owners, and then keeping them. We both kept at it working with our local strays. Our husbands were still skeptical while we were learning, but once we had several adoption success stories and had proven we could actually let a much-loved foster go, they were on board. It is still a struggle, Lisa’s love and compassion for the dogs in her care knows no boundaries, and her husband is no help because he keeps falling in love with all of them too. Then we were blessed with a new neighbor and a long-time rescuer, Sharlet, with Forever Young K9 Rescue. Sharlet’s rescue mission had always been focused on the shelter’s seniors. However, they could not turn a blind eye to all our local stray and dumped dogs…so after taking in several of the dogs, she told us to stop talking about it and make our rescue official. She wasn’t taking a chance though and sat down with me and made sure everything got filed! So, on February 1st, 2023, Lisa and I became an official 501(c)(3) rescue and in the first 2 months took 9 dogs into the rescue and have not stopped since. Unfortunately, we get requests every day about dogs that need help. It breaks our hearts not being able to help all of them, but we will continue to help as many as we can.

Lucky Chi Dog Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
We are a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) that helps prevent the suffering and neglect of Chihuahuas which are second-most euthanized breeds in the shelters. Our primary focus is subsidizing Spay and Neuter programs to prevent the needless suffering of unwanted dogs. We also support foster programs by funding medical and dental, along with pain meds for dogs in most need to alleviate suffering. To date, we have fostered hundreds of dogs and spayed and neutered thousands of dogs here and in Mexico over the years. We continue to do spay and neuter events, support fostering to find loving homes, and subsidize medical expenses to relieve extreme suffering of shelter animals. We also promote humane education for the betterment of the lives of companion animals.

Redlands Humane Society
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
The Redlands Humane Society generally has a varied selection of pets available for adoption. Cats and dogs, pure breeds and mixed breeds, large and small, young and old. All waiting for that special person or family to love and be loved by. We operate an “all breeds” pet rescue and adoption program. We do not operate a shelter and never euthanize a healthy animal. All of our animals are in volunteer foster homes until they find good adoptive homes. We have no paid staff, this is an all volunteer organization. While this gives our pets a more caring environment, it also limits the number of pets we can take into our system at a time. If you are interested in more information on becoming a volunteer foster, please see our page for volunteer opportunities. We are the oldest Humane Society operating in California, with over 100 years of history. This history pre-dates the annexation of Redlands as a city. Our historical documents are on display at the Smiley Library in Redlands. Our current program, “Operation Second Chance” has been our focus since the 1990s.

Laguna Beach Animal Shelter
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
PUP Laguna Beach, a non-profit corporation, is the fundraising arm of Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, dedicated to bridging the gap between City funding and the special needs of our animals. PUP Laguna Beach directs fundraising efforts to ensure that the animals receive the best care possible including medical attention, neutering/spaying and behavioral reinforcement before they are adopted. In addition to fundraising, we are involved in animal issues that are brought to the attention of the City Council, along with working with the Police Department and Animal Control concerning any animal problems within our communities of Laguna Beach and Laguna Woods. PUP Laguna Beach is made up of a small board of directors who are active volunteers and staff members at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter. Each member can attest to the heartwarming experience of pairing a once-abandoned dog with new loving “parents” and witnessing tears of joy that often follow. There are also many heartbreaking stories about neglected and abused animals who find their way to the shelter. The Board is privileged to experience firsthand how fortunate we are in the City of Laguna Beach to have a quality, clean and humane shelter providing extraordinary services every day.

Apple Valley Animal Services
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
The Animal Services Department consists of Field Services and Shelter Services, working together to protect public safety and provide humane animal care through sheltering, pet placement programs, education and law enforcement. Our philosophy is to promote responsible pet ownership, compassion toward animals and safe human-animal interactions. We celebrate partnerships with various individuals and rescue organizations that allow us to increase placement of adoptable animals into permanent loving homes. Working together, we all can provide a "Better Way of Life" for the animals in our care - four paws at a time.

Promise 4 Paws
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside

Your Love Unleashed Dog Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
#4 in rottweiler
#15 in german Shepherd
German Shepherd, Rottweiler
Riverside
Your Love Unleashed Dog Rescue accepts large breed dogs; specifically Rottweilers and Shepherds. However, we will accept any large breed of dog that needs our help, if we are ABLE to help them. This includes networking out to our connections at other dog rescues & organizations if they are more suited for a particular dog or breed. Being in this industry affords us the opportunity to work with many great rescue organizations in California and neighboring states.

All Things Pups Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
All Things Pups Rescue was founded in 2020 by celebrity dog trainer & behaviorist Kaelin Munkelwitz. Growing up, Kaelin always had a deep connection with dogs and developed a passion for fostering and rescue. When Kaelin moved to California, she was devastated by the number of sweet and healthy dogs being euthanized due to overcrowding in California shelters, especially pits and other large breeds who had been labeled as “aggressive dogs”. Over the years, Kaelin has poured her heart into saving these dogs through training and education and has built a reputation within the rescue community as a "miracle worker" with aggressive and reactive dogs; so much so, that she is considered the 'go-to' trainer for aggressive dogs on the verge of euthanasia among rescues she partners with. Kaelin’s ultimate goal was always to start a rescue but saw it as a long-term goal. However, a puppy named Kuma came into her life changed everything… Kuma first entered Kaelin's life in 2017 when he was a 3-month-old training client and started having seizures and high fevers under her care. After rushing him to the vet, Kuma was given less than a 10% chance of surviving the next 24 hours, and his owners were ready to give up on him. But recognizing Kuma's strength and love of life, Kaelin knew that Kuma had more to teach the world. She begged his owners to surrender him to her so that she could give him a second chance. And so began their incredible journey together. He was given a prognosis of around a year, and Kaelin was ready to do everything she could to give Kuma the best life with the time he had. Kuma’s condition included spiking fevers as high as 106 degrees and painful joint flare-ups about twice a week that lasted throughout the night. The disease was managed by high dose steroids, countless medications, and long nights of constant cold water baths, enemas, and fluids that Kaelin would administer herself until 2, 3 or sometimes 4am in the morning before going to work that morning to help other dogs. But beyond his terrible disease, Kuma was full of incredible happiness and powerful, unconditional love. He fought every single day of his life, always with a smile and a wagging tail, showing the world what true strength is. And Kaelin fought right alongside him, making sure he always knew he was never alone through any of it. At the age of 11 months, Kuma crossed the rainbow bridge in Kaelin’s arms. While Kuma may be physically gone, his story lives on, teaching others what unconditional love and true strength looks like. After going through this experience with Kuma, Kaelin was inspired to act on her dreams of starting a rescue to save other dogs like Kuma who are looking for someone to give them a second chance. All Things Pups Rescue’s ultimate goal is to give abandoned dogs like Kuma a second chance and decrease the number of dogs euthanized in local shelters by showing our community that you can find wonderful dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes through rescue. All Things Pups Rescue is lucky to have an incredible team of dog-loving, loyal and intelligent people that share Kaelin’s undying passion for doing whatever it takes to save dogs and educate the public on how to become better dog owners. As Kaelin knows the importance of training and owner education, every All Things Pups Rescue dog receives individual training to ensure we know the best fit for our dogs and can ensure successful adoptions.

San Clemente Dana Point Animal Shelter
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside

Kathryn's Precious Paws Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
As lifelong animal caregivers our mission is to encourage others to find love and companionship with dogs and cats that have been neglected and/or abandoned. Kathryn’s Precious Paws Rescue is going to help such animals with the assistance of our volunteer foster care associates. We will carefully heal their wounds both physical and emotional. These animals will then be ready to return love to their new forever companions. KPP Rescue will carefully pair the animal with new families. It is VERY IMPORTANT to us to create a healthy happy bond. Seeing a need for a nonprofit (501 C3) to support our community's animals, we formed our organization to provide sensible solutions. We've grown considerably since then, all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community!

New Beginnings For Animals
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
We’re an all-volunteer, 501c3, non-profit organization based in Mission Viejo, California. Our four Board Members and more than 30 Volunteers are dedicated to saving abandoned dogs and cats in overcrowded shelters throughout California. Many of the animals we rescue have a slim chance of getting out alive due to sickness, injury or lack of kennel space. Owners Who Must Give Up Their Pets — Our rescue efforts focus on shelter animals, particularly adults and seniors in need of medical care with little chance of survival, so we don’t often have the resources to take pets from owners who can no longer keep them. We are always happy to help network a pet in need of re-homing, though the owner will be responsible for fielding inquiries, screening, home checking, and adopting their pet to a good home.

Forever Young K9 Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
In July 2013, I walked into North Valley shelter in Los Angeles to adopt a dog named Austin for a wonderful woman Gina Mann Landers. Gina had seen his picture in the shelter and wanted to open her home to him. The shelter advised me against adopting him because they thought he was at least 10 years old, and they did not believe he would live much longer. Austin and I walked out of the shelter that day and he never looked back. After leaving that day with Austin, I could not help but wonder how many other seniors were left behind because someone told adopters they were too old and it was a mistake. That began the journey to start Forever Young. I have learned many things along the way and have been touched and blessed by many experiences. I learned it was not just seniors that were left behind; the sick are treated similarly. In November of 2013, a sweet boy named Pelo was turned in by his owner because he was sick. He was not given treatment and he spent his time lying in his kennel in pain. Many rescues walked by him and did nothing. For me, it was beyond heartbreaking to see him neglected and suffering. But, there was a small community of individuals who resolved to rescue him. With only 30 minutes to closing, Sandy Naples rushed in and adopted him. With the help of the AC officer, Sandy placed him in her car and met me at our vet. Our vet confirmed he was suffering, and had been for some time. We gave him a comfortable bed, a sponge bath, managed his pain, and gave him the affection he deserved. For the first time in a very long time, he had a restful night’s sleep. The next morning, on Thanksgiving Day, we celebrated with the entire staff with a large breakfast consisting of all things that are bad for you. Later that day, surrounded by people and affection, he crossed the rainbow bridge. By giving just a little of our hearts and our time, we were able to provide profound relief to Pelo. Our experience with Pelo stays with us and serves as a strong reminder of our purpose in starting Forever Young. As our rescue has grown over the years we have opened and will continue to open our hearts to all dogs of all ages and circumstances. Whether they are with us for an hour, a day, a week, a year, or a lifetime, they all deserve to cross with love and dignity.

Code Red K9 Crew
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside

Southern Star Animal Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
We are a small, 501c3 non-profit rescue organization, dedicated to placing homeless animals into loving, caring, “forever” homes. We take in all breeds, regardless of age, health conditions or personality. We treat them with respect and kindness, our reward is the constant love and affection (and slobber) that we get back from them. Every single one of them deserves a “furever” home and the chance to live a HAPPY, carefree, life. All of these wonderful animals are provided with a home-type environment, where we can evaluate, socialize and rehabilitate them as needed until they are ready to be adopted out. We also strive to bring more awareness to the public about the importance of spaying and neutering their pets to help stop pet overpopulation.

ARE Animal Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
ARE Animal Rescue is a private rescue operating a no-kill animal shelter and rescue with two main locations and 5+ satellite catteries in retail stores. We assist with over 3000 adoptions every year, and have between 500-1000 animals in our care at all times. We operate the animal shelter in the city of Banning and assist with reuniting lost pets with their owners and finding homes for unclaimed strays. We provide all of our animals with food, water, shelter, vaccinations, microchips, essential medical care via our partner veterinarian clinics, and eventually a spay/neuter which will help curb the enormous problem of animal overpopulation. We run an expansive foster program to help get as many at-risk animals out of a shelter environment as soon as possible. And we run adoption events and have cattery locations across Southern California to provide as many animals as possible exposure to potential adopters.

Dogs In Need Organization
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Dogs In Need Organization is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of stray or abandoned animals in CA. We rescue all breeds (primarily small breeds) and are 100% volunteer run, utilizing foster homes to rescue dogs in need. Dogs In Need Organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit who is recognized, and is in good standing, with the Internal Revenue Service. All donations are tax deductible. It is our belief that the killing of adoptable shelter pets is wrong, and we fight every day to save as many as we can. Shelters have differing views of what ‘adoptable’ is, and we believe the sick and scared deserve a chance at life as well. We hope to see an end to all killing of healthy and treatable animals.

Muttly Crew
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Our goal at Muttly Crew, Inc is to rescue animals from harm many of which have been abandoned, hurt, or abused. We are a non-profit 501c3 organization committed to the care and re-homing of all the dogs that we save. Our goal is to help them heal, get needed veterinary care, neutered/spayed to make them ready for a forever home. We count on volunteers to help support our rescue efforts, involving immediate rescue from harmful situations, and trapping of abandoned animals to get them off the street. We are strictly a volunteer-based organization that relies on fundraisers, collecting donations, silent auctions, raffles; etc. to support our rescue efforts.

Animal Lives Matter Inc
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
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. We are committed to helping the most needy, as well as the readily adoptable, among our community's most vulnerable creatures

Desert Paws Sanctuary
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Desert Paws Sanctuary is committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of abandoned animals. Our mission is to establish a sanctuary for these animals while also offering educational resources and support to low-income communities in the area of animal welfare.

Retrievers and Friends of Southern California, Inc
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
#3 in labrador
#7 in golden Retriever
Golden Retriever, Labrador
Riverside
Retrievers & Friends of Southern California, Inc., was formed to rescue and re-home Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, providing an alternative to the animal shelter for owners who can no longer keep their dogs. We are a full-service rescue, with dogs coming to us from all over the Southern California area for foster care services. RFSC not only provides care for dogs while they are waiting for adoption, but we provide follow-up assistance for the life of the dog. If for any reason a family can not keep a dog, the dog is brought back to the organization for placement. We have volunteers that perform home visits before each adoption. Our geographic adoption area is Riverside, San Diego, Orange and certain areas of San Bernardino counties. We cover areas of San Bernardino county that are 1 1/2 hours or less driving distance from Temecula. In addition to Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, RFSC also accepts mixed breeds and other small purebred dogs as space allows. We accept Goldens and Labs of all ages, including seniors and those with special needs. All dogs are spayed and neutered and updated on vaccinations if not already done by the owner. Dogs with special medical needs are further evaluated by our veterinarian for treatment. Your donations are always appreciated and help us to continue to care for these special dogs. Because we are an all-volunteer group, 100% of all adoption fees and donations are used for the care of the dogs in our program. Your tax-deductible donations are appreciated!

Unconditional Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside

The Animal Rescue Center of California
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
The housing crisis of 2008 created a wave of stray street dogs as owners lost their homes and moved to apartment buildings. With county shelters over-capacitated and animal control inundated, we saw an urgent need for help and stepped in immediately. With the help of private rescue organizations and low-cost spay and neuter programs, we have been able to rescue hundreds of animals off the street and find them loving permanent homes. There is a great deal more to do! Our vision moving forward is to continue helping animals in urgent need with a stronger support network and a greater capacity to rescue. Our ultimate intention is to create an animal campus in the eastern Coachella Valley to house rescued animals while finding suitable adopting families. Until then, we will continue our mission to help animals as we build The Animal Rescue Center of California.

Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
The Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center (MSRPAC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit charitable organization committed to giving homeless cats and dogs another chance for a healthy and happy life by finding them good, loving homes. MSRPAC is supported solely by private donations and fundraising projects. As a limited-entry companion adoption center, the Pet Adoption Center takes in healthy, adoptable cats and dogs from owners who can no longer care for them. As space allows, we also select healthy, adoptable cats and dogs from other local animal welfare agencies. Pets that are accepted into our center must pass health and behavior evaluations. All animals stay in our care until a good, loving home is found. No healthy, adoptable animal is ever destroyed. If space is not available to admit a pet, or if the pet cannot be accepted due to any other reason, owners are referred to other facilities and organizations. All pets while in our care receive food, a comfortable environment, medical attention and loving socialization from both staff and volunteers. Our staff and volunteers monitor the physical, emotional and mental health of the animals daily. A progressive “stress reduction” program helps keep our residents healthy, happy and adoptable. All animals are vaccinated, micro-chipped and spayed or neutered. For animals that are too young to be adopted, volunteers offer temporary homes through our pet foster care program. More on volunteering » Our Adoption Counselors assist in finding the right pet based on personalities and lifestyle. Individuals who adopt our animals go through an extensive adoption process where they are counseled on the medical, physical and emotional needs of the particular dog or cat they are adopting. After the adoption, the staff and volunteers at the center are always available to help with any questions or issues that may arise. Caring for homeless pets is not all the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center does. MSRPAC is very active in promoting animal welfare and positive human-animal relations through community-service programs which include humane education, pet behavior counseling, and support of pet overpopulation education and programs. More than 100 years of caring The Riverside Humane Society was established in 1897 for the purpose of preventing cruelty to children and animals. The first shelter was dedicated in 1917 and housed dogs, cats, horses, cows, birds, chickens and more. The society was incorporated in 1929 and in 1956 moved to 5791 Fremont Street. RHS provided complete animal control services such as licensing, impounding stray animals, accepting owner turn-ins, and investigating animal cruelty and aggressive-animal reports. Then in 1995, the society relinquished all animal control responsibilities to the County of Riverside Dept. of Animal Services and reorganized as the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center. In January, 2008 RHSPAC relocated to a newly constructed, 17,000 s.f. facility at 6165 Industrial Avenue. On March 3, 2010 the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center officially changed their name to the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center.

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#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside

Pet Place International, Inc.
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Pet Place International, Inc. (PPI), is a 501c(3) non-profit animal rescue, sanctuary, and therapeutic riding program (Great Strides) located near Joshua Tree, California. We live at the rescue ranch along with all of our animals. In addition to scheduled adoption events, we utilize all genres of media, including appearances on K-Cal 9 and KTAL News, local radio programs, newspaper, magazine write-ups, and social media to find homes for our rescued animals. Our founder and president of PPI, Joan Grandizio started actively contributing to animal welfare needs while operating a dog grooming business. She created a wall calendar featuring her groomed dogs, the sales of which garnered funds to donate to various animal rescue organizations. How did we get our name? Joan Grandizio created an Animal Product Directory designed to help raise funds for rescue. It was called Pet Place International Pet Directory. In 2008, PPI became a non-profit, boots on the ground, hands-on animal rescue! Since its inception, PPI has rescued and placed thousands of animals. We currently provide a healthy, loving environment to dogs, cats, pigs, horses, and a donkey — and the new kids on the block (See below). Until they get their forever home, they are safe, healthy, loved, and happy with us at the PPI Rescue Ranch. As animal stewards, it is our goal to educate, help prevent cruelty and neglect to animals, and bring awareness to children and all members of the community regarding animal welfare issues; and to provide for the health and well-being of animals with an emphasis on saving lives, and spay/neutering to help eradicate pet overpopulation and euthanasia. In a struggling economy, many horse owners cannot afford to properly care for their horses; and horses that are not winning on the track are eventually auction and slaughter-house bound. These regal animals deserve to live out their lives with dignity and respect. PPI rescues these at-risk horses, restoring their health, training them, and making them ready for placement into qualified forever-homes. Love 1 Love All - photos of puppy, baby pig, baby lamb, and calf. As vegans, our concern reaches beyond companion animals. We lobby and advocate with fervent activism to educate the public and bring about change regarding the cruelty of factory farming. Consuming factory-farmed animals is not only unnecessary to sustain one’s health (to the contrary), it is harmful to our planet. We encourage everyone to sign every petition that advocates for ethical, compassionate, and dignified treatment of all animals world-wide; and to adopt a plant-based vegan diet. It’s our job to make the world a better place; moreover, it’s our job to be an attentive, caring, voice for the voiceless.

Luna Siberian Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
#7 in husky
Husky
Riverside
Luna Siberian Rescue is a small but mighty 501c3 non-profit Husky Rescue located in Southern California near Joshua Tree National Park. Our first husky Luna inspired us to try and help other huskies in need. We especially love to help the underdogs that many overlook.

Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter
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Riverside
The story of the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter began in 1972 amidst a growing crisis of homeless and abandoned pets in the Morongo Basin. It was Kay Baker, a dedicated animal lover and the operator of Hi-Dez Kennels, who donated a 3.5-acre property in Joshua Tree to the newly formed Morongo Basin Humane Society. This generous act led to the shelter’s official opening in 1981. Over the years, despite facing challenges, the shelter has thrived with the support of our community, evolving into a recognized no-kill shelter in 2005. Today, we stand proudly as the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter, a testament to our enduring commitment to saving lives and nurturing the bond between humans and animals.

Living Free Animal Sanctuary
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
We believe in creating a refuge for those in need of a second chance. Living Free is a home for all, a place where you can hear animals playing, people laughing and hearts healing. Emily Jo Beard had a vision – to create a sanctuary where abandoned, abused and neglected animals would be safely housed, cage free, until they could find a loving home. She believed in freedom and reverence for all life, and that justice was not meant for humankind alone, but also for animal-kind. To her, dominion over the animals meant guardianship, not power and tyranny. The courage to stand up for the rights of animals did not mean physical courage, but moral courage. Emily’s compassion still inspires us, and each life saved is a tribute to her legacy. For thousands of years, our site was home to the Cahuilla Indians who left behind archaeological evidence in the many morteros and petroglyphs that can be found on the property. We have taken steps to protect these sites and the Cahuilla legacy. In the early 1900s, John Keen bought the property developed it into a camp. His family built a resort known as Tahquitz Lodge that was used as a location for filmmaking featuring Mary Pickford, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, John Wayne, Elvis Presley and Katharine Hepburn. Since then, it has been a cattle ranch, a logging camp, a stagecoach stop, a mountain retreat and film location for the 1920's Hollywood elite.

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#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside

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Riverside

Dream Team Angels Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Dream Team Angels Rescue is a group of women who volunteer 100% of their time to helping homeless, sick, and injured dogs find their forever homes. Our history Dream Team Angels Rescue has been operating as a small federally recognized non profit rescue 501(c)(3) since 2018. Collectively, we have been helping our local pet population for more than 25 years!

Support 4 Paws
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
Support 4 Paws is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supporting animals and their guardians through community outreach, medical assistance and educational programs. Our mission is to keep animals in their homes, out of shelters and off the streets by providing much needed services to their owners. Thereby, we are “rescuing before rescue is needed.” If we can keep animals at home with their owners then they don’t end up in overcrowded shelters at risk of euthanasia

All Paws K9 Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
We started rescuing on a small scale in 2003. We helped with trap and release of abandoned animals in our local desert area. In 2016 we became a 501(C)3 and rescuing those at risk of euthanasia in our California Shelter system. Since then we have been growing and growing. Now in 2023 we are recognized as a 501c3 in the State of Iowa. We are so excited to see what is in store for us this coming year. To date we have rescued over 200 dogs, some moms with pups and several medical dogs needing help. We would not have been able to do so without the support from many of our friends family fosters board member and the donors that have given anything from money to blankets towels and DOG FOOD. Our rescue is in constant need of fosters. We are always in need of fosters for our seniors that need a quiet place to stay comfy, also bottle feeders for the little ones that have had something happen to their momma, Large dogs are always in need of a place to stay especially those that get a bad wrap just because of their breed. All our fosters provide a safe and loving home for those awaiting their furever homes.

Huey's Rescue
#100 in United States, #26 in California, #2 in Riverside
Riverside
We are a Non-Profit Organization inspired by the loss of a beloved cat, Huey, that is here to help local shelter pets in need. Our rescue is located in Temecula, CA and we focus our efforts on helping our local animal shelters (Animal Friends of the Valleys and Ramona Humane Society). We take the unwanted, sick and injured kittens, cats, puppies and dogs as well as small animals from these shelters. We place these animals into loving and experienced temporary foster homes until they are physically and mentally healthy enough to find their forever homes.

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Welcome to the 2024 Riverside, CA Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Riverside, 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 54 private dog parks in the Riverside 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 Riverside dog parks on Sniffspot's platform.

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Sniffspot Riverside Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Riverside?

There are 54 in Riverside. Outside of Riverside, there are 646 located in California.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Riverside?

There are many reputable rescues in Riverside, the top 3 on our list are: Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS), ARE Animal Rescue, Guardian Angel Pet Rescue, Inc.

What specialized services do dog rescues and shelters in Riverside offer?

The most common specialization for dog rescues and shelters in Riverside is German Shepherd with 1 focusing on it. The second most common specialization is Golden Retriever with 1 focusing on it.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Riverside?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Riverside. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
In order to adopt a pet from YAPS, adopters must come to meet the pet in person, this includes other household members and children. If interested in a dog and other dogs reside in the home, they also must meet the dog. All pets will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated prior to finalizing adoption with YAPS. We do offer senior(pets)-to-senior(people) adoption discounts as well.

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Riverside?

Yes! Riverside has the following types of breed-specific dog rescues and shelters: German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Rottweiler Husky

Can you recommend any dog rescues in Riverside that specialize in senior dogs?

We do not have any record of senior dog rescues and shelters in Riverside, but these are the closest cities with senior dog rescues and shelters: Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, Salinas

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June 25, 2024

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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