Shelter Zone
News From Bay Area Rescue & Advocacy Groups
This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.
Saving Fiona: A Tale of Healing, Hope, and Home
We’ll never know the story of her life before, but one thing was clear: she was a lost and broken soul in desperate need of a second chance.
Every Dog Has Its Day (or Month?) Enter Your Pup Now in Napa Humane’s Photo Contest
Napa Humane’s annual Pet Photo Contest is a joyful way to honor the bond with your pup - a community tradition that celebrates canine charm while raising vital funds for programs that keep local pets healthy and families together.
Making a Difference for Dogs: Napa Humane Celebrates Two Years of Positive Reinforcement Training
Two years ago, we launched Napa Humane’s Dog Training Program, which focuses on positive reinforcement as a key tool to strengthen the bond between pets and their people
Sharing is Caring: Marin Humane Brings Relief to LA Shelters
Marin Humane and other Bay Area shelters helped free up space for animals displaced by the LA fires.
The Gift of Compassion: From Tragedy, a New Life for Bonnie
Last winter on January 18, my Vallejo home burned in a fire that claimed the lives of five of my seven beloved rescue dogs. I was away when the fire started because I was helping a neighbor take her two dogs to the vet.
Dog’s Choice: Exploring the Wide World of Enrichment
Enrichment goes well beyond food puzzles, and it’s different for every dog.
New Digs for Muttville: Nonprofit Builds on Bay Area Legacy
Muttville, San Francisco’s iconic senior dog rescue organization, will reach a significant milestone this month with the opening of its new digs on Florida Street in the Mission District.
My Dog Is So Metal: Life With Comet
Struggling artists and shelter dogs share a common problem: the cost of living. And when people can't afford housing, they often are forced to surrender their pets.
Heart and Hands Make Rescue a Reality: Meet SVPP’s Foster Care Manager
As SVPP foster care manager, Andrea coordinates everything from rescue to adoption with the help of other SVPP volunteers.