🏡 Animal Shelters & Rescues in the Tahoe / Truckee Area

At Tahoe Dog Co., rescue stories hold a special place in our hearts — both Sampson and Riley came from local shelters. The Tahoe / Truckee region is full of incredible organizations working hard to give dogs safe homes, happy trails, and loving families. Here are a few of our favorites.

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT)

📍 10961 Stevens Lane, Truckee, CA

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is a local cornerstone — rescuing, sheltering, and re-homing dogs (and cats) throughout the mountain region. They also offer low-cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, and community outreach programs. Whether you’re looking to adopt, foster, or volunteer, HSTT is always a great place to start. I have volunteered with this organization for several years now, and they run a fantastic facility. Resident Tahoe Dog Co. dog "Sampson" is an alum of HSTT, so we know it's tops!

Res-Que – Reno

📍 Reno, NV

A volunteer-run nonprofit that’s been saving lives since 2008, Res-Que specializes in helping abandoned and at-risk dogs across Northern Nevada and Northern California. They rely completely on foster homes and community support — and they’re the reason Riley found her forever pack. Resident Tahoe Dog Co. dog "Riley" is an alum of Res-Que Reno, and their foster program (thank you foster mom Kristy!), so we can highly recommend them.

Other Rescues to Know

• Pet Network Humane Society – Incline Village, NV
• Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation (WARF) – Incline Village
• Animal Services Truckee - If you find a stray dog in the Truckee area, you can contact Truckee Animal Services for assistance. They handle lost-and-found pets, provide temporary shelter, and work to reunite dogs with their families as quickly as possible. Please contact Town of Truckee Animal Services at 530-582-7830 for assistance.