Animal Services

Human society and popular culture are obsessed with health and well-being. Wellness blogs, Instagram influencers and mobile apps to track nutrition are all staples of the modern wellness industry and its spread into modern human life. But while people pursue health-based lifestyle improvements, their dogs are often overlooked. The health and well-being of our animal companions should be held to the same standard that we hold our own.

Toko Tasi was rescued almost a year ago from an overcrowded LA shelter by Ghetto Rescue Foundation (GRFF), which has been trying to find him a home ever since.  Although he has been safe, he has been in boarding the entire time, so they reached out to us for assistance.  We recently teamed up with Ghetto Rescue Foundation to save dogs from high-impact shelters.  GRFF is a reputable rescue that takes in dog

With Halloween on its way, we want to wish you a safe and exciting holiday. During this time of year, you can catch our staff dressing up the pets for photos, hanging up spooky decorations and consuming lots of chocolates/candy. Because Halloween can be stressful for your pet, we are providing you with some helpful tips to ensure a safe Halloween for you and your furry friends. 

This important recognition was created in an effort to help millions of animals waiting in shelters for the loving, forever homes they deserve.

Adopt your new best friend

According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. You can be a hero and choose to give one of these animals in need a safe and comfortable home.

Mission Viejo Animal Services responded to a call from the Butte County Emergency Operations Center to assist with the wildfire response in Northern California. The Butte County EOC requested 10 two-person teams from outside animal services agencies to assist in the rescue, care, and sheltering of animals displaced from the fires. Mission Viejo sent two animal services officers, one animal services technician, and a volunteer veterinarian from our local vet hospital, Animal Medical Center in Mission Viejo.

"Fall in Love" with a new cat at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center during a special feline adoption promotion this month.

The center has many sweet and affectionate adult cats looking for "fur-ever" homes. Through October 31, the nonprofit Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) is sponsoring the adoption fee for every adult cat (5 months and older). Approved applicants will only pay the $20 fee for the cat's microchip. All cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.

Two-year-old Duke is a sweet German Shepherd-mix who is part of our "A Mission for Home" Rescue Program.   He was brought to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center from an overcrowded shelter in the Inland Empire where he was found as a stray. 

Since he was scared while on the loose, he was extremely difficult for that shelter to catch and ended up burning his paw pads. Today, this adorable pup is safe, healed and only wants to be with his people. Like most German Shepherds, Duke will make an extremely loyal and dedicated companion.  

The annual Pet Costume Contest is taking place this fall despite COVID-19 forcing the cancelation of the annual DAWG Walk & Adoption Extravaganza Event.

This exciting virtual fundraising event, hosted by Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) and the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, raises money to support the homeless animals at the shelter.

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Saturday, October 3 will host a drive-through low-cost pet vaccination clinic for Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Hills residents.

The clinic is from 8:30 am to 10 am at 28095 Hillcrest.

Even though Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) and the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center can’t hold the annual DAWG Walk & Adoption Extravaganza Event for the first time in 25 years due to COVID-19, the Pet Costume Contest will go on this fall!

This exciting virtual fundraising event will include photos you submit of your amazing cat, dog or other pet. Submit one photo featuring one pet per entry, and the most creative, adorable Howl-O-Ween pet picture in each category will win a prize valued at $200.