Waggin' Trails Rescue Foundation

Not long ago Phoebe (black) and Henry (blond) were tiny puppies, facing a bleak future in a rural California shelter with few resources and little foot traffic. Luckily for them, the shelter called on Waggin' Trails Rescue Foundation in Huntington Beach, and things were quickly looking up. With volunteers around the state, Waggin' Trails came to the rescue fast. more »

DogTrekker operates on the principles set forth in its 4-Paw Promise: “To deliver local and accurate listings, provide engaging and actionable content and focus on social commitment to the communities we serve.” The “social commitment” part of that promise encompasses more than 300 rescues, shelters and adoption centers listed on our website and mobile app. We provide visibility, awareness campaigns, adoptathon coverage and fundraising opportunities to many of these. Here’s a short list of organizations that would deeply appreciate your holiday remembrance. more »

Flora Springs Winery in St. Helena has partnered with Waggin’ Trails Rescue Foundation and is inviting guests of Waggin Trails to participate in its Great Tastes Pick Up Party at The Room at Flora Springs on November 11, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. more »

Landing in a shelter is rarely a good thing if you're a dog. If you're in an overcrowded California rural shelter with no resources and less foot traffic, your prospects are pretty bleak.

Luckily, though, there's help on the way from Waggin' Trails Rescue, which works with many partner rescues to get these overlooked dogs safely into foster care and address any medical issues that exist. Then, thanks to dedicated volunteer transport driver Lee Kinsel, the dogs then head to rescue groups in out-of-state areas where the once-ignored pooches are in high demand. more »

Location, location, location. If you're a shelter dog, it can make the difference between life and death. Especially in overcrowded, underfunded shelters in remote areas, conditions are often poor (like no protection from the elements) and your prospects of getting out safely even worse, because would-be adopters never go there.

Enter Waggin' Trails Rescue Foundation and its volunteers dedicated to getting these dogs out of danger and into loving families. more »

Waggin’ Trails Rescue Foundation is proud to present Wags N Wine, Napa Valley fundraising event on Saturday, March 28 at the beautiful Peju Province Winery in Rutherford. An evening of great food & fun featuring live entertainment, a Pooch Pageant, and a special canine demonstration by the St. Helena Police Department. more »