Shop and learn about small pet care at ‘Critter Care 101’ April 1

Hop over to Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Saturday, April 1 for the second annual “Critter Care 101” adopt-and-shop event.

The fun takes place from noon to 3 pm at 28095 Hillcrest.

Shop several vendors that specialize in small pet products including Poppyseed Paws, Buttercup’s Bunny Boutique, The Organic Bun Co., Paw Kreations, and Bunny Bunch Boutique. With Love, From Scratch will also be on hand selling delectable delights for attendees.

Attendees will see why small animals make fantastic pets and learn about small animal care. Two educational sessions will be available - Guinea pig care presented by the Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue at 1 pm and rabbit care presented by Bun Chia Burrow and Save SomeBunny Rabbit Rescue, Inc. at 2 pm.

There will also be an opportunity drawing with several gift baskets donated by small pet vendors including 2 Cute Piggies, Black Paw White Paw, Kaytee, The Pet Design Group, BinxBox, Haypigs.com, Oxbow Animal Health, The Well Kept Rabbit, Small Pet Select and Opie & Ollie. The drawing will take place at the end of the event. Tickets can be purchased with cash only. No credit cards will be accepted.

For more information, visit cmvas.org or call 949-470-3045.