Animal Services
Rightly named, Ms. Cuddles is a sweet and loving short-haired cat waiting for a home at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center. Ms. Cuddles came to us through our rescue program, A Mission for Home, when a high-impact shelter asked for help with placing its cats.
On a recent summer day, a rabbit named Juno was left at the Laguna Niguel Regional Park Lake. A couple found Juno and brought her to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center for safety. When shelter staff discovered Juno was pregnant, she went to a foster home and gave birth to seven babies.
A home for pet rabbits is a better option than the lake, so shelter staff is hoping to find loving homes for Juno and her babies. These baby bunnies returned to the center and are ready for adoption.
The widow of former Bay City Rollers guitarist Ian Mitchell who passed away from cancer is asking that fans support the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center in his memory.
The center is where Ian and his wife Wendy adopted their two dogs from about seven years ago. The dogs, named Rod-Stewart and Tam-Paton, were two of the center’s harder-to-place dogs, so the staff was elated they went home with a lovely couple.
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The homeless animals at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center are reaping the fruits of the South Orange County Exchange Club’s labor with a special donation.
The community service club, which is made up of volunteers from Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills and Lake Forest, recently donated a large amount of new and unused pet items to the shelter. These items help to feed, comfort and care for the animals waiting for their forever homes.
At only 3 years old, Francesca, a small Labrador-Retriever mix, experienced more than what many dogs would go through in a lifetime. On July 17, Francesca endured a 2-hour long car ride from Tijuana with a few other dogs and was brought directly to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center. Once she was greeted with loving arms by staff, she was examined from head to toe because staff could see she had skin irritation, broken teeth and infected ears, among other ailments.
Mission Viejo Animal Services Center received a phone call from a resident who rescued a dog from an overcrowded animal shelter in Riverside. The dog was so under-socialized that when she arrived home, he would not enter her house, so she put him in the backyard where he managed to jump a wall and escape.
Frequently, we are asked why dog licenses are required. The reason can be summed up with two words – RABIES CONTROL. Rabies is a zoonotic (which can pass between humans and other animals) that has existed for thousands of years. Rabies is a virus that causes infection and disease to the nervous system. It is passed from the saliva of an infected mammal. Once clinical signs of rabies occur, it is almost always fatal. However, there are ways to stop the spread and avoid exposure.
Being a responsible dog owner is the key to your pooch having a happy and healthy life. Below are just a few suggestions on how to be the best dog parent possible.
Know your breed
Six-year-old Kelz is probably the friendliest cat to come to the Animal Services Center. He absolutely loves people.
As soon as he sees someone, he runs right up and rubs on their legs until he gets attention – and if he does not get attention, he will tell you all about it. He is extremely chatty, interactive and affectionate. However, because he’s a black cat, he is getting overlooked at the center.