11 Reputable Dog Rescues in Sonoma County, California (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in Sonoma County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of California here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Sonoma County Animal Services

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Santa Rosa

    They are committed to serving the public in the care and wellbeing of animals. They serve the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County and Santa Rosa. Adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, DHLPP & Bordetella vaccines, rabies vaccine, heartworm testing, microchip, free or discounted post-adoption health exam from a vet, free post-adoption behavior advice. Includes the same for cats as well as: feline leukemia test, Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus/Heartworm test, FVRCP vaccine.

    Sonoma County Animal Services is a no-kill shelter.

  2. Humane Society of Sonoma County – Santa Rosa

    3. Best Dog Rescues in Santa Rosa

    Since 1931, they have been dedicated to bringing people and animals together for a lifetime of love. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, a health exam, vaccinations (FVRCP/Cats; DHLPP/Dogs), heartworm testing (dogs), bordetella vaccine (dogs), Canine De-worming (Hookworms & Roundworms), microchip, carrier (cats), basic training and socialization, adoption counseling and packets.

    Humane Society of Sonoma County – Santa Rosa is a no-kill shelter.

  3. PETaluma PET Pals

    4. Best Dog Rescues in Santa Rosa

    Their main philosophy is to encourage and promote spay and neuter. They also rescue, rehab, foster, and help find loving homes for cats and dogs who would otherwise be euthanized in a high kill shelter or not be able to defend themselves in the wild. Adoption fee includes vaccination, vet exam, microchip, spay/neuter, rehab if necessary.

    PETaluma PET Pals is a no-kill shelter.

  4. Greyhound Friends for Life

    5. Best Dog Rescues in Santa Rosa

    Greyhound Friends for Life look for a forever home for retired racing greyhounds. Adoptable greyhounds are spayed/neutered, tested, treated for heartworm, vaccinated, and microchipped.

  5. North Bay Canine Rescue & Placement

    6. North Bay Canine Rescue & Placement are immediately placed in a foster home until they are adopted. They ensure a safe transition through their screening process. Adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to- date on all shots, tested for heartworm disease, and microchipped.

    North Bay Canine Rescue & Placement is a no-kill shelter.

  6. Lily`s Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary

    7. Lily`s Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary have rescued senior large breed dogs that have been surrendered or abandoned since 2009. Some of the dogs are not adoptable and remain at the sanctuary or placed in foster care. They are medically evaluated for behaviorial and illness issues.

  7. Golden Gate Basset Rescue

    8. Since 2005, Golden Gate Basset has been rescuing Basset hounds from being abandoned or abused. These dogs are then placed into foster homes until they are adopted. Adoptable pets are medically cared for, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, de-wormed, de-flead, microchipped, and registered.

    Golden Gate Basset Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  8. Special Pets Rescue

    9. Special Pets Rescue are placed in a temporary foster home until the animals could be adopted. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered.

  9. Countryside Rescue & Adoption Center

    10. Countryside Rescue & Adoption Center have been rescuing homeless and abandoned animals since 2009. They provide a program that allows you to foster the animal for 2 weeks to see if its a good match before adopting. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

    Countryside Rescue & Adoption Center is a no-kill shelter.

  10. Compassion Without Borders

    11. The Mission Statement of Compassion Without Borders: “Compassion without Borders brings brighter futures to animals in need on both sides of the border. We focus our efforts where the need is the greatest, but where animals are the very least likely to be helped due to financial, geographic, and cultural barriers.

    Our programs include a dog rescue program from Mexico and the Central Valley, along with free veterinary wellness and spay/neuter clinics in underserved communities on both sides of the border.”

    Compassion Without Borders is a no-kill shelter.

  11. Soft Paws Rescue and Rehab

    12. The Mission Statement of Soft Paws Rescue and Rehab: “We are a local 501c3 non profit animal rescue in Santa Rosa, CA. We are a foster home based rescue meaning all our dogs are in foster homes with people a”