Animal Services

Iris is a 2-year-old Australian Kelpie/Siberian Husky mix that had a rough start at life.  

Meet our sweet senior chihuahua Macaroni. This 9-year-old dog may have a frosted face, but she is still full of life and love.  Macaroni was adopted from Mission Viejo Animal Services in September of 2022 and was recently returned to us due to the health problems of the owner.  

Here are some reasons why you should consider adopting an older dog like Macaroni.    

This holiday season we extend heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers who generously dedicates their time, energy, and compassion to make a positive impact at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center. The center currently has 172 active volunteers who work 365 days a year.  We offer several volunteer opportunities in addition to caring for our animals. Our Animal Services Ambassadors serve as greeters at the center and help direct visitors and answer general questions.

An extremely rare cat is waiting for a forever home at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.   

Muggy is a 3-year-old Khao Manee, a rare breed from Thailand that translates to "white gem." 

In fact, the Khao Manee is believed to be the rarest feline breed, and the "odd-eyed" type is the rarest variety.  Therefore, Muggy is incredibly rare since he has one blue and one green eye.  

In the wake of recent mountain lion activity in Orange County, Mission Viejo Animal Services (MVAS) hosted a Mountain Lion Symposium that brought together industry professionals from Orange and San Diego Counties for a day of training, discussion, and networking. The day focused on the existing mountain lion population and applicable laws. UC Davis researchers presented recent data and historical insights providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of the local mountain lion population.

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group are hoping every pet finds a great "Home for the Holidays."  

To support this pet adoption effort, DAWG will sponsor the adoption fees for every pet at the shelter through December 17. Approved adopters will only pay for the pet's $20 microchip fee. 

You can help injured and orphaned animals at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center through the Dedicated Animal Welfare Group's (DAWG) 2023 Holiday Tree. 

Through this unique virtual holiday tree, you can memorialize a beloved pet or give a special gift to that hard-to-buy person on your list.  

Three amazing Siberian huskies are available for adoption at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.

Frank is a 1 ½-year-old male red husky with one blue eye and one brown. Kimmy is a black-and-white female that is about 2 years old. Poseidon is also black and white and is 3 years old.

Thanksgiving and pets are a perfect match: You are grateful for your furry companion and cherish all those nose-nuzzling moments in your life. However, before the festivities commence, it's wise to ensure that your Thanksgiving is as welcoming to your pets as it can be.

Food Safety for Pets:

Mission Viejo Animal Services (MVAS) recently received a concerned call from a resident regarding two baby raccoons (which are called kits) at El Dorado Park. Officer Rodriguez promptly arrived at the scene and saw two adorable 7-week-old raccoon kits near the school in the middle of the day, with no sign of their mother. Acting swiftly, Officer Rodriguez transported the kits to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center to ensure their safety.