Animal Services

Is the center open?

We are currently closed to the public, however we are still here to help!  

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Are you accepting donations during this time?

We are currently only accepting items that are on our donation wish list.

Are you accepting donations during this time?

At the moment we are currently only accepting items that are on our donation wish list. To see our list, click here. 

Donations can be dropped off at our main gate Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. 

Are you adopting out animals at this time?

If you are interested in adopting one of our available pets, please e-mail animalinfo@cityofmissionviejo.org

In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the City has closed the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center to the public until further notice. Although our doors are closed, we can still help!  We are continuing essential services to the communities the Center serves. 

Curly is a small 5-year-old terrier mix with a big personality. Terriers are known to be energetic, cheerful and playful, and Curly possesses all these wonderful qualities.

He gets excited when meeting new people and shows his love for affection by rolling on his back for belly rubs. With lots of pep in his step, Curly enjoys his walks but also loves to snuggle and relax.

Maybe a bit Dalmatian or possibly an Australian Cattle Dog mixed with some other breeds … We really cannot tell what Perdy’s breed is, but we know she is a good dog who has been waiting too long for the perfect home. Perdy is an active dog who would make a fantastic exercise partner — whether you run, hike or walk. Since she is such an accomplished athlete, she can jump fences, so her new home should include a secure yard.

Let's talk about bees

Honeybees that is "¦ Unlike many of our native bees, honeybees are social insects. There are 4,000-5,000 other species of solitary bees. The benefits of being social include the ability to store resources in the form of honey, which allows the hive to survive the winter. A beehive is like a single organism. If it does not grow and divide, it will eventually die off. Swarming is a natural occurrence and the only way a beehive can propagate. Without swarming, the species would die off.

March is designated as Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month.  Understanding what potential harmful poisons exist in your home and yard is the first step to keeping your pet safe.  Some are obvious; others may be new to you.

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Tuesday, March 10 will host its next low-cost pet vaccination clinic for Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Hills residents.  The clinic is from 5:30 -7:30 pm at 28095 Hillcrest.

Dolly, a 3-year-old blue pit-bull, was rescued from a crowded shelter in Downey and brought to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center. It is obvious she was bred, and unfortunately, thrown aside once her pups were sold. However, Dolly remains sweet and loving through and through.

Our 10-year-old lucky charm named Tux has a new “leash” on life! Tux got a second chance when he was found alone and severely injured with an open wound on his neck, which was likely caused by trauma. This unfortunate event could have been prevented if he was safely living indoors.