Animal Shelters & Rescues near Lake Forest, CA

At Chewy, we share your passion for pets. You can help us make an even greater impact by donating items to your local shelter or rescue through their Wish List or opening up your heart and home by adopting. Together, we can make a bigger difference.

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Lovebugs Rescue

Lake Forest, CA (0 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Lovebugs Rescue is a foster-based animal rescue located in Southern California. We began our mission in October 2010, founded by Heather Peterson. Our team continues to grow with dedicated volunteers who take their time out of their personal lives to... Learn More

$150.00 - $500.00 Adoption Fee

1 Wish List Item

2 People Favorited

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The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County

Lake Forest, CA (0 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Our Mission The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County connects adoptable pets with loving people and the resources they need to be a family for life. Our Vision A community that cares so deeply for the welfare of its pets that it finds shelter euthana... Learn More

$200.00 - $475.00 Adoption Fee

23 Wish List Items

4 People Favorited

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Hanaeleh

Lake Forest, CA (1 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Hanaeleh is a non-profit horse rescue, located in Orange County, CA. Hanaeleh rescues horses who are slaughterbound, neglected or in need of a loving home. Often these horses are abused, neglected, untrained or just drew a bad lot in life- whatever ... Learn More

16 Wish List Items

6 People Favorited

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Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of Southern California

23615 El Toro Rd, Suite X #276, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (3 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Founded in 2004, Coastal German Shepherd Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity based in Orange County, California. We are an all volunteer run organization, with no paid employees, and are dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned dogs ... Learn More

18 Dogs to Adopt

$0.00 - $500.00 Adoption Fee

5 Wish List Items

12 People Favorited

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DREAM Animal Rescue

26612 Castile Ln, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (4 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

DREAM was created to continue the memory of our founder’s first cat, Ditto. We are dedicated to cats in need of a new home, where they can live out their lives with health, happiness, warmth, and companionship. DREAM is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organ... Learn More

19 Cats to Adopt

$225.00 - $250.00 Adoption Fee

31 Wish List Items

8 People Favorited

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The Little Red Dog Inc

23046 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite 600, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (4 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

The Little Red Dog fights for all the dogs, red, blue, tan, white, brown, black and all colors in between. We do not discriminate against ANY breed; that's because we are a real rescue, and we will help as many animals as we can. Our primary goal is ... Learn More

4 Cats to Adopt

44 Dogs to Adopt

20 Wish List Items

13 People Favorited

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Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid

27672 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (4 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 founded by veterinary professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of people in our community through our love for animals. Our purpose is to rescue sick or injured animal... Learn More

2 Cats to Adopt

1 Dog to Adopt

14 Wish List Items

1 Person Favorited

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Southern California Pomeranian Rescue

Irvine, CA (5 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Did you know that SCPR is all volunteer-run and the majority of our work is paid for by individual contributions? We are not funded by the state, city, or federal government. We could not do what we do without the generous support of the public. Whe... Learn More

$250.00 - $450.00 Adoption Fee

4 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Irvine Animal Care Center

6443 Oak Cyn, Irvine, CA 92618 (6 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

The Irvine Animal Care Center is committed to providing a safe, clean, enriching and caring environment focused on increasing animal adoption into responsible homes while promoting healthy human and animal relationships. All donations help us provide... Learn More

67 Wish List Items

10 People Favorited

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The Vegan Animal Rescue

Irvine, CA (6 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

At The Vegan Animal Rescue, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, rehome or sanctuary animals in need! We specialize in rodents, rabbits, fish, and some reptiles. Our main goal is to provide the highest quality care possible for every individual wh... Learn More

$35.00 - $200.00 Adoption Fee

33 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Locks 4 Paws

Aliso Viejo, CA (7 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Locks 4 Paws does all we can to keep pets with their people. Pets are more than just animals, they are family and all family matters. Over 33% of pets abandoned are because their owners are no longer able to care for them like they know the pet sho... Learn More

51 Wish List Items

1 Person Favorited

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Orange County Animal Rescue Coalition

Irvine, CA (7 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Founded in 2001, Orange County Animal Rescue Coalition (OCARC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. OCARC is 100% volunteer driven and organized specifically to promote humane treatment and quality of life for all animals, rescue animals in need, reduce overpo... Learn More

$175.00 Adoption Fee

31 Wish List Items

4 People Favorited

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New Beginnings for Animals

Laguna Niguel, CA (8 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

We’re an all-volunteer, 501c3, non-profit organization based in Mission Viejo, California. Our four Board Members and more than 30 Volunteers are dedicated to saving abandoned dogs and cats in overcrowded shelters throughout California. Many of the a... Learn More

6 Cats to Adopt

3 Dogs to Adopt

43 Wish List Items

14 People Favorited

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Pacific Wildlife Project

25061 Adelanto Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (9 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Our 45 YO all volunteer Environmental organization is committed to wildlife protection thru conservation education to preserve habitats and the hands on rescue, care and rehabilitation of imperiled and injured wildlife. Nat'l USFWS/DOI Award winner ... Learn More

35 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Noble Friends Foundation for OC Animal Care

Tustin, CA (9 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Our mission is to inspire our OC communities to come together in recognizing the important values of love, loyalty and dedication that our pets bring to our lives - making them worthy of the greatest quality of care and protection. Learn More

9 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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Shamrock Rescue Foundation

13882 Hewes Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705 (10 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Shamrock Rescue Foundation saves dogs and other animals who are in danger of being put to death in public shelters. These animals often have little to no hope of a better life, or of a life, period. Without our intervention, many animals now living h... Learn More

2 Dogs to Adopt

$150.00 - $400.00 Adoption Fee

6 Wish List Items

4 People Favorited

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Save SomeBunny Rabbit Rescue

Santa Ana, CA (10 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Our mission is to improve the welfare of rabbits in and around Orange County by combating the problems that lead to rabbit homelessness, supplying information to current and prospective rabbit owners to set them up for success, and by providing medic... Learn More

$60.00 - $100.00 Adoption Fee

17 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Girls of Dog Rescue

Tustin, CA (10 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Girls of Dog Rescue is a volunteer-powered nonprofit dog rescue located in Orange County. Our rescue is a foster-based rescue where dogs go directly into foster family homes, that provide a safe and loving environment until they find their forever h... Learn More

2 Dogs to Adopt

$750.00 - $1000.00 Adoption Fee

8 Wish List Items

1 Person Favorited

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Blue Bell Foundation for Cats

20982 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (10 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Blue Bell is a sanctuary for senior cats whose owners have passed away or who can no longer care for them. The cats entrusted to us live out their years in a cage-free, homelike facility, complete with catios, ponds, gardens and plenty of love and at... Learn More

1 Wish List Item

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Catmosphere Laguna Foundation

Laguna Beach, CA (10 mi from Lake Forest, CA)

Since 2017 Catmosphere Laguna Foundation strives to find forever homes for rescued and abandoned cats and kittens. We are “MATCHMAKER TO THE MEOWS.” Our mission is to save feline lives and support their veterinary health while in our foster care and ... Learn More

8 Wish List Items

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