Animal Services

With a New Year, the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center has resolved two things - to help Maggie lose weight and find her a great home.   Maggie, a 3-year-old miniature pinscher, was surrendered to the center when her owner was moved to an assisted-living facility.  Obviously, her former owner spoiled her with food because she came to us weighing a whopping 37 pounds!   Because she has been on a doggie diet while here, she has already lost 7 pounds, but she has a ways to go.

Door-to-door licensing (canvassing) is responsible for ensuring dogs over 4 months old are licensed and have a current rabies vaccination. This applies to all dogs living in our jurisdiction. 

Mission Viejo Animal Services Center Officers provide personal door-to-door service by:

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) are offering discounted adoption fees for all shelter pets December 20-23 for the annual Home for the Holidays Adoption promotion. 

Bring joy to your world by adding a pet to your family this holiday season. DAWG is covering the costs of vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries and flea control – meaning approved applicants will only pay the $20 microchip fee for their new furry friend.

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) are offering discounted adoption fees for all shelter pets through December 23 for the annual Home for the Holidays Adoption promotion.  

Bring joy to your world by adding a pet to your family this holiday season. DAWG is covering the costs of vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries and flea control – meaning approved applicants will only pay the $20 microchip fee for their new furry friend. 

Some homeless pets at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center are reaping the benefits of a couple's generosity with new beds, toys and treats for the holiday season.

Santa Paws is coming to town for a great cause. On Saturday, December 8, you and your pet can have your photo snapped with Santa and help support the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.

The holiday event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winter Wonderland Village nestled in the Kershaw Garden at the City's Civic Center, 200 Civic Center.

Cost is $20 for the portrait with Santa, and all proceeds will benefit the City's animal shelter at 28095 Hillcrest. Photos will be printed immediately following the sitting.

A wayward duck went on its merry way after being rescued from netting high above a skate park.

On Monday, Mission Viejo Animal Services received several reports from concerned citizens about a duck that had flown into the netting at the Laguna Niguel Skate and Soccer Park on Alicia Parkway.

Santa Paws is coming to town for a great cause. On Saturday, December 8, you and your pet can have your photo snapped with Santa and help support the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.
 
The holiday event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winter Wonderland Village nestled in the Kershaw Garden at the City’s Civic Center, 200 Civic Center.
 
Cost is $20 for the portrait with Santa, and all proceeds will benefit the City’s animal shelter at 28095 Hillcrest. Photos will be printed immediately following the sitting.
 

If you've ever wanted a pet rabbit, now's your chance. The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is hosting a holiday rabbit adoption event December 1-2 where all rabbits are only $20. 

The special fee includes microchipping and spay/neuter, and expert rabbit volunteers will help educate you on proper bunny care and housing. The first few adopters will also receive a free gift basket. 

So, hop on over to 28095 Hillcrest this weekend and bring home a new furry friend.  For more information, call 949-470-3045.

Koda is a 3-year-old Anatolian Shepherd.  Most people haven't heard of this unique breed, but it has been around since ancient times.  In fact, artifacts dating back to 2000 B.C. describe a dog in the Anatolian region fitting this shepherd's description.