Save the date for DAWG Walk
Make plans to attend the 19th Annual DAWG Walk & Pet Faire on Saturday, June 22 along the Village Green at Oso Viejo Community Park. The City of Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) are hosting the fun-filled family event that includes an impressive display of K9 Athletes in Action, [...]
Dog who made an amazing recovery is ready for forever home
Poncho is a 2-year-old male long-haired dachshund mix who has had a rough start to life. Before arriving at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, this little guy was hit by a car and broke his right femur, all of his toes in his right foot, and his pelvis. He must have been in excruciating [...]
Bonnie and Clyde will steal your heart
The original Bonnie and Clyde may have been infamous thieves, but the only thing this adorable pair of namesakes will steal is your heart. Bonnie and Clyde are 4-month-old Welsh Corgi/Dachshund mixes that are literally the sweetest pups you’ll ever meet. With ears that look like they’re about to take flight, Bonnie and Clyde are [...]
New batch of kittens ready for adoption
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center has several adorable kittens that have been in foster care and are now ready for their loving, forever homes. Since it’s always nice when litter mates are adopted together, DAWG, the center’s nonprofit group, will pay the adoption fees for one kitten if you adopt two. Orange and gray [...]
Buy a raffle ticket for good cause, chance to win shopping spree
Purchase a $5 raffle ticket now through Oct. 30, and you’ll support a good cause and could win a shopping spree! Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) is hosting a raffle for a $300 shopping spree at The Shops at Mission Viejo. Tickets are $5 each, or six for $25. The winning ticket will be drawn [...]
Fabulous feline summer adoption event
If you are looking for a fabulous feline to join your family, then head on over to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center today. Through Saturday, July 28, selected cats will be available for half the normal adoption fee. Gorgeous black smoke, rich gray, combinations of tabby and white and a stunning calico are just [...]
Don’t miss 18th Annual DAWG Walk & Pet Faire Saturday
Make plans to attend the 18th Annual DAWG Walk & Pet Faire on Saturday, June 23 along the Village Green at Oso Viejo Community Park. The City of Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) are hosting the fun-filled family event that includes an impressive display of K9 Athletes in Action, [...]
Shop at pet supply store June 13 to benefit local animals
If you shop at Pet Supply Warehouse in the afternoon of Wednesday, June 13, the store will donate a portion of its proceeds to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG). Simply mention this fundraiser anytime between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and 30 percent of your total bill will [...]
Lost dog reunited with his family in time for the holidays
A lost dog was rescued, nursed back to health and reunited with his family for the holidays thanks to the efforts of a Good Samaritan, a nonprofit group and caring City staff. A Good Samaritan found Gizmo and brought him to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on November 22. The dog was scared, cold [...]



