My first official rescue, its people and organizations like this that truly change lives, the selflessness and love put into saving dogs and also changing lives is incredible. I'm beyond grateful for cal paws k9 rescue. They are so organized and thorough with the process with everyone's best interest first. Thanks for finding us our new family member read more

This is one AMAZING group of volunteers!! I became a foster in 2025 and have gotten to know a few of the incredible individuals who run the organization. There is more heart and soul in this group than any I have ever been a part of, and I'm impressed every day with all that they do. We just "foster-failed" and adopted one of the puppies we're fostering now and couldn't be more grateful for all they do for our community. read more

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Such an amazing experience, adopting a pup from Cal Paws K9 Rescue! It was seamless, our pup's foster was very well versed in our pup and what would be the best fit for him (and for us). He was neutered, microchipped, up to date on his vaccines, and well socialized (with dogs, cats, kids, and people). We adopted from Nichole (our pup's foster mom). She was lovely, and her love for her role and pups shines bright. If you are considering a new addition to your family, I couldn't recommend them any higher! read more

CalPaws K9 Rescue is a seamlessly run dog rescue. I have fostered for a few rescues and shelters and CalPaws is above and beyond the rest. The support they give their foster families is outstanding. Every supply a dog needs, quality veterinary care, access to trainers for behavioral concerns, well-organized adoption events, consistent presence on social media, and a positive attitude of gratitude through it all. Honestly, the transparency of rescue is important to me and I see CalPaws as one of the best. If you are considering becoming a foster, I highly recommend gifting your energy here. And if you are considering adopting a dog, you will get a dog that is a great match & has been given an amazing chance to thrive because CalPaws K9 Rescue stepped up for them. Photo of my foster pup who has found an amazing forever family. read more

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From start to finish, adopting our new fur baby was perfect. After having a great conversation with Jessika, she knew exactly who would be the perfect dog for our family and life style. Cal Paws K9 Rescue does incredible work in rescuing dogs, often from very difficult situations, getting them the needed medical treatment and finally, placing them in just the right kind of home environment. Thank you for our amazing snuggle bear Dixie! read more

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Breanne helped us find just the right pet to add to our family. She went out of her way to allow a meet and greet near our home . The description of the dogs temperament was accurate and we could tell that the foster and calpaws were committed to finding a successful match for our lovely new girl. I would recommend this organization to anyone looking for a new family dog. read more

In May Cal Paws assisted with us rescuing an injured Belgian Malinois in our area. He had what we would find out was a broken elbow. Previous owners had dumped him in the orchards. If it wasn't for Cal Paws helping us through this process we wouldn't have a beautiful playful Kane. Cal paws was able to refer us to an emergency vet and also follow up with an excellent surgeon. Kane is doing wonderful and fits right in with our pack. Alex was a saving grace. I've worked with local rescues before but this group far exceeds any encounter I've had. I am forever thankful for all her help. Daily you can watch their posts on Facebook and see all the sweet souls they are saving. If you cannot adopt or foster please make a donation. Anything and everything helps keep this great rescue. read more

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CalPaws really came through when I had to make the devastating decision to rehome a beloved dog. They found the perfect new home for my baby. They really went above and beyond, it was clear how much everyone genuinely cares. CalPaws made a difficult thing not only possible, but bearable. read more

We had an unexpected puppy situation on our hands after rescuing a sweet mama dog from a shelter in San Bernardino--she was on the euthanasia list, and just 35 days later, she delivered nine puppies! We were overwhelmed, to say the least, but Calpaws K9 Rescue stepped in and helped us every step of the way. Alex was incredibly helpful, supportive, and thorough throughout the entire process. Thanks to their dedication, all nine puppies found loving homes. We're beyond grateful for this organization and the heart they put into their work. If you're looking to support a rescue that truly shows up and makes a difference, Calpaws K9 is it. read more

Really liked working with the foster mom and the rest of the staff. They were all friendly and efficient. It was a slightly longer than I expected with the home visit, but they made everything as easy as possible. I appreciated the steps taken to try and help prevent people from adopting puppies on a whim and then not being able to take care of them for the long haul. Thank you CalPaws for everything you do and for your dedication to these beautiful and loving pups! read more

After we had to put our 13 year old German Shepherd down last spring, we knew we wanted to rescue a GSD once we were ready again. Originally, we were working with GSD-specific rescues until we connected with CalPaws K9 and reached out about a pup named Reese in October. They reached out right away (we actually missed the first few calls because we didn't recognize the number and weren't expecting to hear from them so quickly) and we had a wonderful discussion about our history with dogs, GSDs, and what to expect since this was our first rescue. Reese had been with his foster mom for about 6 months because he has a medical condition and she wanted to be sure he went to the right home. She had used that time to work with him and continue his training - the love she had for Reese was unmistakable. When we finally met Reese, his foster mom gave us the rest of his medicine and taught us how to administer it. The adoption process was smooth and well-documented, and we welcomed him to our family the day before Thanksgiving. When I started sharing pictures of Reese on IG, I quickly learned how popular Reese is in the CalPaws K9 family, and how much love they all have for him. Overall a GREAT experience and we're so happy to be part of the CalPaws K9 family! read more

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I love partnering with CalPaws! I adopted two dogs from them, and they are such an amazing addition to our family. Beth, Alex and Tabitha are super transparent, very knowledgeable and quick to respond. CalPaws fosters dedicate so much of their time to cater to each dog's needs and focus on giving them a safe home, love and care. Rescue has a great process, making sure that all dogs are up to date on their vaccinations and any other medical needs. They also focus on making sure that each dog is matched with a perfect family. I highly recommend this rescue! read more

I have adopted two dogs from CalPaws, both of whom are tripods. The rescue is very well run considering that it is solely made of volunteers operating on donations. They are responsive, caring, genuine people who love the dogs they work so hard to find homes for. I'm especially impressed that they even pay for amputations when they could so easily pass on these expensive medical cases. Alex, Breann, and the whole team are great people and I highly recommend adopting from them. read more

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Last year, I started fostering for the first time with a different rescue and had a terrible experience. During that terrible experience, I met Trish, a volunteer with Calpaws. Trish took the time to come over and help teach my husband and I how to properly introduce dogs to each other, leash train, and socialize our foster dogs. Calpaws was kind enough to then help us transfer our fosters into their rescue, help them get seen and quickly adopted. My husband and I have been fostering Calpaws dogs and volunteering for the rescue ever since! Calpaws is so much different than the other rescue we were with. They don't want to just help the dogs within their rescue, they also support their volunteers and the community. I can't say enough good things about this K9 rescue! read more

Rehoming a pet is one of the hardest decisions a person can make, and I wanted to ensure that Bailey found the best possible home. After reaching out to multiple rescues, Cal Paws K9 Rescue was the first to respond. They evaluated Bailey and determined she would be a good fit for their rescue. Shortly after, another rescue contacted me, and since I had never gone through this process before, I reached out to Cal Paw to ask if I could work with multiple rescues or if I needed to commit to just one. My intention was never to "use the system" but simply to understand the right way to proceed. However, the response I received made it clear they assumed I was being dishonest, rather than just asking for guidance. Then, the other rescue reached out again to let me know they had found someone interested in Bailey. They asked for the contact information of the rescue I was working with so they could direct their client to them. I immediately called Beth from Cal Paw to let her know, and her response caught me off guard. She told me she felt bad because they had not done anything yet to help find Bailey a home beyond the initial evaluation. She then said that if I wanted to, I could go through the other rescue since they had already found Bailey a potential adopter. I was surprised to hear that nothing had been done yet to network Bailey, but I took her advice and relayed her message back to the other rescue, giving them Cal Paw's information in case they still wanted to reach out. Unfortunately, I never heard back from them. On the day of an adoption event, I texted to confirm what I needed to do upon arrival, as it was an hour's drive for me. Instead of a straightforward answer, I was met with hostility. Alex then called me and, in a raised voice, expressed frustration and ultimately told me not to come. My fiancé and toddler overheard the call, and I was left completely confused as to why my simple question had escalated in this way. Shortly after, I was informed that they no longer felt comfortable working with me and suggested I surrender Bailey to a shelter so they could pick her up from there. At the end of the day, my priority has always been Bailey's well-being, and I know that the team at Cal Paws K9 is dedicated to their dogs. Despite my negative personal experience, I made the decision to move forward with surrendering Bailey to them, as I believe this will give her the best chance at finding a loving home. That said, I truly hope that the owner will take feedback to heart and recognize that not everyone who asks questions has ill intentions. Many of us have never been through this process before, and rehoming a pet is an emotional and difficult decision--not just for our dogs, but for us as well. I hope that in the future, they will approach people with more kindness and understanding, as every pet owner navigating this process deserves compassion, not judgment. read more

Beth and Alex were amazing to work with. They listened to our family's needs and lifestyle to match us perfectly with a rescue. We feel as though we hit the dog lottery and absolutely love the addition to our family. They also recommended a wonderful dog trainer. We are so grateful for CalPaws K9 rescue for helping us complete our family. read more

Cal paws is extraordinary! they 200% to rescue and help dogs in need. They have incredible adoption events out in public pretty much every weekend. I can't say enough good about them their angels for the dogs. read more

I had the smoothest process from the application process, interview, to picking up my fur baby from her foster. Everyone I talked to was so supportive and excited to help me find the right dog for me. Even after the adoption her foster was so kind and helpful making sure the adjustment to a new home was going well. My new pup came fully vaccinated, neutered, and crate trained! I am so happy to say our girl is happy and healthy in her new home :) I would recommend Calpaws to anyone looking to adopt! read more

We found this rescue several years ago and supported them as best we could financially. Once we were looking to add to our household we found two incredible pups. One came as an "impulse buy" that is probably the most social, goofy, and adorable dog I have ever had. His foster was so sweet and when Breann handed him to me, we all knew he was ours. "Say Good-bye to Timmy" is forever etched in our memories. . We were asked to foster the other pup, as they knew we were looking for a second dog and he would be a good fit but we were not quite ready to commit to two puppies at once. Fostering is such a short but rewarding commitment so we said yes. One week in & I asked for his adoption papers. We loved him too much. Calpaws long term fosters do a great job socializing and caring for the pups. We love this rescue so much and can't thank Alex enough for starting it. We now try to help wherever we can as Alex & Breann and other volunteers have put their heart and soul into this rescue and I have found her to be straightforward when I have the pleasure to chat with her at numerous events the last few months and we just are so happy to have found a rescue that puthe dogs first. Even if it means moving dogs around to find the best fit for them - we wouldn't have our boys if she hadn't moved one around as he and his house mate didn't care for each other too much. I have worked with other rescues and they were not very responsible with donations. Alex and Calpaws are transparent, in my opinion, and truly take all the best to make sure the dogs they adopt out are as healthy as can be and loved. Thank you, Calpaws and Alex for such a great organization. read more

We adopted our wonderful dog Shadow from CalPaws. He was saved by CalPaws from a shelter in the central valley. The interview and adoption process was very thorough and professional. We were interviewed and were able to meet Shadow to see how he acted with us and our 6 year old grandson. At that meeting we felt he would be a perfect fit and were so excited to be able to adopt him! CalPaws sent a trainer to our home that had worked with Shadow previously to help with the transition into our family. If we decide to bring another dog into our family we will most definitely go through CalPaws again and we highly recommend them to anyone looking to adopt. We are so happy to have Shadow in our life! read more

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Absolutely never would I recommend Calpaws. After dealing with unethical, disorganized, and rude people within Calpaws, I wrote an honest review of my experience, which I NEVER do. Someone from Calpaws called my place of work and complained about me trying to get me into trouble with my job, which of course didn't work because my job had nothing to do with me trying to adopt a dog. I did nothing to warrant this, I just didn't agree with how unprofessional and unorganized Calpaws was. It's a legitimate review of my experience. Calpaws calling my place of work trying to get me into trouble because they didn't like my review was vindictive and petty. Instead of trying to get someone fired, improve your employees behavior and Calpaws code of ethics. If I could leave 0 stars I would. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about my interaction with Alex Clark, of CalPaws K9 Rescue. It's obvious that she cares deeply about ensuring a rescue ends up in a good home. This is true of not just the CalPaws rescues but others as well. About 8 months ago we adopted a 2-2.5 year old German Shephard mix from another rescue organization, and within the first month had experienced a very challenging behavioral situation with our adopted dog. Challenging enough that I was considering whether we had done the right thing adopting her, and our whole family was in a state of turmoil, wondering what to do and if we could turn things around. Through another friend involved in rescue work, I was put in touch with Alex, who, despite the overwhelming craziness and intensity of running a rescue org, somehow made time to return my call. Alex listened carefully, then gave me the benefit of her two decades working with German Shephard Dogs. She offered concrete and actionable advice, and provided details of a trainer she recommended if we ended up needing him (thanks to her advice we did NOT end up needing him!). She spent a good amount of time on the phone, was completely non-judgmental and left me feeling so relieved and reassured. 9 months later, our adopted dog is a much loved member of our family, and I am immensely grateful to Alex for her support and counsel. read more

Calpaws is more than just another dog rescue. Caring, dedicated, compassionate individuals who help and support dogs and humans through the whole process of rescue. The team constantly take on more than just the needs of the dogs in their rescue - working to find spay/neuter/medical options for non-rescue dogs, taking in dogs from other groups that were overloaded, advocating for stray/mistreated/abandoned dogs, advocating for individuals who find themselves at crossroads of caring for their dogs and themselves. Calpaws sets a standard of providing holistic solutions. All volunteer, all people working other jobs, all individuals who care so much about dogs and doing things right. read more

It is with some reluctance that I write this review because I want animals saved but I am compelled to share this because of my experience with "Alex." The President of this rescue. Unfortunately, as others have written before me, I believe her ego gets involved and she is no longer able to make decisions in the best interest of the animal(s). Not a good trait for the President of a rescue. In this case, my friend fostered to adopt. Obviously, Alex believed it was ok for the dog to be in her home and he bonded beautifully with her. In fact, the trainer she hired was amazed by the bond between them. Unfortunately, her son had a car accident and this all began. During an altercation with his mom over the incident, voices raised, her son came down the stairs towards her, (Tucker was by her side), her son nudged by her and raised his arm above her to reach for the door, and Tucker, grabbed his arm. He did not need stitches but had some puncture wounds. After the incident she was told by Alex to take the dog to Solano County Sheriff's Dept. Animal control. My friend had no idea she would not get Tucker back. Alex ordered him EUTHANIZED. My friend had to hire an attorney in the hopes of saving Tucker. She and her son realized Tucker was giving a warning bite to protect his "mom" and he was doing what most any dog would have done in that new and threatening situation. Her Son wrote a statement under penalty of perjury explaining that it was his actions that provoked Tucker. I offered, with my Husband to provide Tucker with a secure and stable home with a trainer from day 1 in our home. We have the perfect place for him. To provide comfort I offered a home visit, anything, we all wanted to "rescue" this beautiful dog that was a victim of his human's poor choices. We had people lined up from here to the East Coast ready willing and able to do what was needed to save this dog. One was a well known trainer that said he would take Tucker. I now believe that Alex had Tucker euthanized. I believe she lacks communication skills, is unable to act reasonably in the best interest of the animals, and instead digs in her heels and rules with an iron fist. I question her motives for having a "rescue," I question how this rescue is managed and I believe she should be removed from the board. Lastly, there was a statement on the CalPaws facebook page that read unfortunately people are more of a problem than animals. Perhaps Alex should read that again and look in the mirror. read more

Calpaws k9 rescue is Ran by a group of amazing people. They all work full time jobs, have family's, and still manage to put 40-50 hours a week in to rescue. It's long , hard work but so very rewarding. I learned about calpaws after I had been advocating for 2 dogs I trapped and brought in to the shelter. While one dog was a mix and the other a shepherd they agreed to take both. I appreciate all there hard work. Saving dogs in our world has shown not to be an easy task but they do it with compassion, honesty, transparency & ease. Here's photos of there newest arrival. read more

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Our family will be eternally grateful for the amazing support and the resources provided to us from Cal Paws for our 'house hippo' who was rescued from a tiny chicken coop on a ranch with no food,water or shelter. They have been instrumental in supporting us in getting her healthy, spayed, vaccinated and giving us invaluable advice on helping to transition her into a multi-dog household. Great organization! read more

these are the kindest, most caring people I've ever met in the pet rescue business. They do it exactly by the book they make sure that the dog is well cared for and they find good homes . the money charged covers their cost but not the work that they do or the work that the trappers and the foster parents put in. this is a great organization and it's doing a fabulous job in the community. read more

CalPaws is an excellent rescue, specializing in German Shepherd and other large breeds. I've seen and worked with other animal rescues and CalPaws is a step above because every decision is made in the best interest of the dogs. This organization does the right thing even when it's not easy or convenient. I look forward to working with CalPaws in the future. read more

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Wow, what an amazing rescue - we love working together with Cal Paws. Just recently we had the pleasure to help transport a neglected medical dog to the veterinarian's office for them. Come to find out this dog had a severe injury to her joint near her shoulder causing her severe pain. Cal Paws worked diligently to remove the dog from the abusive home that she lived in. After x-rays were completed, it was obvious that she needed to have an amputation of her entire limb. Since that time, they have trained her to be an indoor dog and provided the much-needed love to her. Mickie is an amazing tri-pod who is now getting all the love and care needed. Cal Paws does not do a shabby job. While she was laying on the rescue board members lap, she noticed another area of concern and immediately scheduled her to be assessed by the veterinarian. Mickie had her last surgery this past week and is doing amazingly well. If you are looking to get an excellent companion or family member, please reach out to this excellent rescue group. Alex and Michelle are the dynamic duo in my area, and I just admire everything they do. It's all about the dog. If you are not the right fit - they will definitely not cut corners to make the dog fit into a bad situation. Also if the dog is a threat to the community - they will not hesitate to get the dog into obedience training so that the dog gets every viable option to succeed. These ladies are top notch, and we are so blessed to call them our friends in rescue. Wilton Animal Rescue Carol and Leon Eisenbrandt read more

Cal Paws is absolutely amazing! The team clearly knows their expertise. They matched my female dog with the perfect companion. Mandi Storm, along with the other staff, provided exceptional support throughout the entire process. I highly recommend their services. read more

Amazing people involved with this rescue that are all about doing what's best for the dog. They go above and beyond to help as much as they can and are always busy trying to help another dog in need because the world of rescue is never ending. Breann works tirelessly to help our community get dogs secured that are running loose (and she has a great success rate), help get transport for a dog that needs out of the shelter, post dogs that need help, etc. So many great people are involved with this rescue all for the love of the dogs!! read more

One of the most helpful, caring and honest rescues I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They go above and beyond to help the community and to make sure all of their dogs are given the best possible care and go to amazing homes. They have even helped sponsor spay/neuters for dogs in need that were not even part of the rescue, and helped with vaccines for dogs in the homeless communities. Seriously an amazing organization. read more

Calpaws K9 is a caring group of people who go above and beyond to help dogs in shelter and from the community find safe and loving homes. I've had a wonderful experience with Calpaws and refer friends and colleagues to them often. read more

I've worked with CalPaws as a foster since 2020. They are ALL ABOUT the dogs, 100%, and support the fosters with any needs. I'm amazed at the strength and compassion they display daily. read more

After months of search for the right dog I found him at Calpaws . The team was great the process was easy and justifiable. The fees were Lower then every where else . I couldn't be happier. read more

HIGHLY recommend CalPaws! I came across CalPaws early last year (and actually ended up foster failing with them lol) and have only had great interactions with their members. They truly care about the pups they take into their rescue and do their absolute best to find the best forever homes for the pups. Extremely diligent and hardworking people who help dogs in need in their spare time. Could not recommend more! read more

2 years ago I lost my best friend Homer (a 17 year old rat terrier). I didn't think I would ever get another dog as it crushed my soul. Then 1 year ago I came across a story on next door about a 6 month old pup that had been rescued with some ribs in different degrees of healing and some neurological issues from some abuse. Enter the CalPaws rescue team into my life. My heart went out to Griff right away and I reached out. I was lucky enough to pass their process and be able to be the foster. I was actually able to bypass the foster and be approved to straight adopt. I had not one issue with the process as it was easy and smooth the whole way through. We followed up with each other via text throughout the process of them taking care of neutering and vaccinations (all included in the cost of adoption as well as surgery as he had a break in his leg bone). It is just now coming up on 1 year that this bundle of love and joy has been in our home and he brings nothing but love to me, my wife and our 2 daughters. read more

CalPaws made the adoption process smooth and fun. Even more importantly, they've been a supportive resource and have really come through in all possible ways to help my adopted senior dog (Elsa) and me through tough medical issues that arose shortly after adoption. Big shout-out to Tabitha and Alex for being so understanding with me and the rollercoaster of emotions. I really appreciate you both :) read more

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We adopted our most recent dog, Kali, through this organization. She is a welcome addition and we were impressed with the whole process. Her spay was included in her adoption fee, which was an added bonus. Would highly recommend. Additionally, if you are looking for a puppy, they have a lot of litters with great fosters families to take care of them. My other rescue dog, from a different organization, was born in unfortunate circumstances and it has taken a LONG time for him to be socialized properly. This was NOT the case with Kali. She is SO trusting with people because she was properly taken care of from birth. We love her so much and hope you can find your next family member with Calpaws! read more

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I have adopted through Calpaws and have seen first hand how much work goes into doing what is right for the dogs. These volunteers truly look for great matches as forever homes. The dogs are fostered in homes, so they really get to know the needs of each dog. The experience has been a positive one. read more