Animal Shelters & Rescues near Mission Viejo, 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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Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid

27672 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (0 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

14 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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DREAM Animal Rescue

26612 Castile Ln, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (1 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

9 People Favorited

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The Little Red Dog Inc

23046 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite 600, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (3 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

23 Wish List Items

13 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 Mission Viejo, 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

$0.00 - $500.00 Adoption Fee

5 Wish List Items

12 People Favorited

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Hanaeleh

Lake Forest, CA (4 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

7 People Favorited

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Hope Paws Support Fund

Lake Forest, CA (4 mi from Mission Viejo, CA)

At Hope Paws Support Fund, we help pet owners cover unexpected medical bills, support rescues in pulling dogs from high-risk situations, assist with transportation, and build networks to connect dogs with the care and homes they need. Every donation ... Learn More

1 Wish List Item

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Dogs Doing Good Rescue

30314 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (4 mi from Mission Viejo, CA)

Transforming lives, one animal at a time. Learn More

$350.00 - $500.00 Adoption Fee

1 Wish List Item

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Lovebugs Rescue

Lake Forest, CA (4 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

3 People Favorited

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The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County

Lake Forest, CA (4 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

5 People Favorited

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New Beginnings for Animals

Laguna Niguel, CA (5 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

43 Wish List Items

15 People Favorited

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Locks 4 Paws

Aliso Viejo, CA (5 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

2 People Favorited

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Pacific Wildlife Project

25061 Adelanto Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (6 mi from Mission Viejo, 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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Smitten With The Kittens

32158 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (8 mi from Mission Viejo, CA)

We are a non-profit animal rescue located in Orange County, CA, dedicated to saving companion cats and kittens and supporting our local shelter. Learn More

$150.00 - $200.00 Adoption Fee

13 Wish List Items

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Blue Bell Foundation for Cats

20982 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (8 mi from Mission Viejo, 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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The Vegan Animal Rescue

Irvine, CA (8 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

31 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Catmosphere Laguna Foundation

Laguna Beach, CA (8 mi from Mission Viejo, 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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Irvine Animal Care Center

6443 Oak Cyn, Irvine, CA 92618 (8 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

71 Wish List Items

12 People Favorited

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Southern California Pomeranian Rescue

Irvine, CA (8 mi from Mission Viejo, 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

5 People Favorited

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Unconditional

20592 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (8 mi from Mission Viejo, CA)

We work toward a world where people see the value in senior and special dogs, and ensure each has a chance to find a loving home. Learn More

13 Wish List Items

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Promise 4 Paws

33162 Trinidad Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629 (9 mi from Mission Viejo, CA)

We are an all volunteer animal rescue organization. We are dedicated to rescuing homeless animals, rehabilitating them and finding them permanent loving homes. We provide the highest standards of veterinary care and place our animals in nurturing ... Learn More

5 Wish List Items

4 People Favorited

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