Animal Services

While on her daily routine at Lake Mission Viejo, a staffer named Phoebe spotted a bird in distress. After a few minutes, she was able to catch the bird using a towel. She placed the bird in a kennel and contacted the authorities. When an animal services officer arrived at Lake Mission Viejo, he identified the bird as an American Coot that had fishing line wrapped around both feet making it difficult and painful to walk. Some of the fishing line had embedded itself into its left foot causing it to swell and bleed.

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center's phone lines will be down for repairs from 5 pm April 1 to 2 am April 2; however, an alternative line will be available for after-hour emergencies only.

The phone number - 949-365-0143 - is available for emergencies only - such as if an animal is in danger or posing harm to human life.

Internet access and other services via cmvas.org will still be available.

Tiger is rated "M" for mature. An extremely sweet 8-year-old domestic short-hair brown tabby, Tiger is one of our longest residents at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.

Klondike is a sweet and active dog. Typical of a Husky, he is vocal and independent but will bond strongly with his family. Klondike loves his walks and is good on a leash. He is affectionate and leans in when getting pet. 

He would thrive in a home with an experienced Husky owner who is committed to training, exercise and consistency. Since he can be possessive over his beloved toys, a home without small children would be ideal. 

Are you "feline" lucky?

Meet Pishi! This loving feline came from a multi-cat home where the other cats weren't being so nice. Her former owner felt she would have a better life in a home where she's the only cat or with a mellow cat.

Pishi is extremely sweet, curious and loves to cuddle. Pishi is shy at first but will warm up to your affection. She would do best in a quiet home and with older children who can give her all the love she needs and deserves.

Mission Viejo Animal Services will host a new online virtual learning series - B.A.R.K. (Be Aware, Responsible and Kind) - beginning March 24 at 6 pm.

The series will cover new and exciting animal services topics every month. This includes services offered at the center; keys to responsible animal ownership; tips on living with wildlife; stories from the field; and more.

Mission Viejo Animal Services will host a new online virtual learning series - B.A.R.K. (Be Aware, Responsible and Kind) - beginning March 24 at 6 pm.

The series will cover new and exciting animal services topics every month. This includes services offered at the center; keys to responsible animal ownership; tips on living with wildlife; stories from the field; and more.

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is grateful to some local middle school students for organizing an animal supply donation drive for the homeless animals at the shelter.

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Saturday, March 13 will host a drive-through pet vaccination clinic for Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Hills residents. The low-cost pet vaccine clinic is from 8:30-10 am at 28095 Hillcrest.

Spring is right around the corner and with it comes the arrival of cute baby animals. While many people might not find opossums cute, they are not a threat to people or pets, and in fact, are beneficial. Opossums will leave you alone, if you leave them alone. Although they have extremely sharp teeth, which they are happy to show you, they are not as aggressive as raccoons and prefer to scurry off.

If you don't leave your pet's food out for them, they will stick to their natural diet of garden snails and insects! This is better for you and them.