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 [...]
Mission Viejo Animal Services Center producing success stories
It’s been said that “people who own pets live longer, happier and fuller lives.” Pets give us unconditional love, are good listeners and remind us of what it is to be wild, gentle, loyal, trusting and happy. They enrich our lives. Just ask the owner of Bailey (AKA Atticus), the adorable black-and-white pup. Bailey was [...]
Take simple steps to keep your pets safe
With Pet Poison Prevention Week taking place this week, the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is reminding pet owners to be aware of the potential dangers that may exist in their homes. Taking some simple steps and “poison-proofing” your home will reduce the chances that your pet will come in contact with a toxic [...]
Bubba is ready for his forever home
Bubba is a bubbly, fun and handsome 2-year-old Basenji mix who’s been waiting far too long for his forever family. Social, friendly and great with people of all ages, Bubba has made many canine friends while staying at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center. He’s extremely active and loves running and chasing his toys. Even [...]
Lost dog who survived along creek trail for months is reunited with family
A dog was recently reunited with her family after spending roughly five months surviving along the Oso Creek Trail. Maya, a golden retriever/German-shepherd mix, was spotted by a resident who called Mission Viejo Animal Services Center to report the stray dog. “The resident said the dog looked healthy yet skittish and thought she was just [...]
Smart Siamese seeking new home
Sullivan is a gorgeous 1 ½-year-old seal point Siamese who is looking for a new home. Like most Siamese cats, Sullivan is highly intelligent. In fact, it’s been said that Siamese are the most intelligent of all domesticated cats. Because of this, Sullivan is very lively and tends to be a bit demanding. He needs [...]
Oreo found a new home
Oreo is now a happy, content cat after finding a new home. Oreo, a playful 9-year-old cat, was quickly adopted from the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center after being cared for at the facility and featured on its website and the Mission Viejo Life Blog. The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center has other adorable cats [...]
Bilbo Baggins has endless energy, charm
Bilbo Baggins is a 4-year-old terrier mix but you’d think he’s all terrier. His energy is endless! Bilbo is fond of other dogs and has a best friend at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center that he plays with for hours on end. He loves people of all ages and is just a really great [...]
Moonie is a great dog
Moonie is a handsome pup who wound up with hundreds of other dogs in an overcrowded animal shelter in Riverside. He was overlooked for months but caught the eye of the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, which reaches out to other shelters – when able – to help dogs get adopted. However, for some reason [...]
Eight Chihuahua puppies available for adoption Saturday
If you’ve been searching for the perfect puppy, look no further. The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center will have eight 8-week-old Chihuahua puppies available for adoption on Saturday, November 17. Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog and is named for the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. The dogs come in a wide variety of [...]
