Animal Services

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.

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.

Almost  two months after the devastating wildfire that swept through Lahaina on August 8, Maui Humane needed additional support for its vital animal welfare services. Mission Viejo Animal Services answered that call and deployed Animal Control Officer David Lim to the area in October.  Officer Lim engaged in a variety of routine service calls, aiming to provide relief and support to the fire-impacted community.

Dillinger and Hoover are 2-year-old purebred German Shepherds who unfortunately lost their home due to financial hardship. 

The owners of these bonded brothers lost their home and were forced to move across the country to a place that didn’t allow dogs. The family was heartbroken to leave their beloved dogs behind.  

A sick kitten rescued from a drainage pipe is on the road to recovery and will soon be available for adoption. 

Mission Viejo Animal Services on October 6 received a report of the sick kitten at the entrance of Target off Alicia and the I5 freeway. When Animal Services Officer Nick Ross arrived on scene, he saw the kitten panting in the bushes near the entrance of the building.  

“It was around 90 degrees when I got there, and the heat reflecting off of the building felt like it was easily above 100 degrees,” Officer Ross said. 

Hop over to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center October 28-29 for the “Hoptober Fest” bunny adoption event.  

During the two-day special promotion, all bunnies are $20 to approved adopters. 

Bunnies will go home spayed or neutered and microchipped, and adopters will receive a free veterinarian visit and rabbit care information packet for their new furry family member.  

Four adorable 14-week-old puppies – named after football teams – are waiting for new homes at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center. 

The sweet Chihuahua-mix puppies were relinquished to the shelter (due to no fault of their own) because their owner could no longer care for them. 

The pups – Saint, Cardinal, Charger and Bronco – are a bit timid at first but come around quick. They will need basic puppy training and proper socialization.