Animal Shelters & Rescues near San Clemente, 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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Pet Project Foundation

San Clemente, CA (2 mi from San Clemente, CA)

From the beginning, Pet Project Foundation (PPF) has partnered with the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter to ensure a pro-humane (no-kill) environment - that is, no adoptable animal will ever be euthanized at the shelter. Our volunteers generou... Learn More

18 Cats to Adopt

25 Dogs to Adopt

$125.00 Adoption Fee

10 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Healing Hope Cat Sanctuary

San Clemente, CA (2 mi from San Clemente, CA)

For almost 30 years we have been rescuing cats off the streets of South Orange County, in particular San Clemente. As we have a pro-life city shelter, we would give them the kittens or younger adoptable cats. We would keep the older cats, sick cats... Learn More

22 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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Smitten With The Kittens

32158 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (4 mi from San Clemente, 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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The Ark of San Juan Companion Rescue

33963 Doheny Park Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (4 mi from San Clemente, CA)

The Ark of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue was founded in 2008 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to saving domestic cats in, and around, our South Orange County California community. Through owner relinquishes, acceptance of true... Learn More

$175.00 - $210.00 Adoption Fee

20 Wish List Items

6 People Favorited

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A Wish for Animals

24551 Del Prado Ave., #4054, Dana Point, CA 92629 (5 mi from San Clemente, CA)

A Wish for Animals is a non-profit organization that has a BIG heart for animals. We rescue animals that are in need or danger. While we primarily rescue dogs and cats, we are always willing to try and help whenever there is an animal in need. Our ... Learn More

3 Cats to Adopt

178 Dogs to Adopt

1 Wish List Item

6 People Favorited

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Promise 4 Paws

33162 Trinidad Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629 (6 mi from San Clemente, 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

3 People Favorited

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New Beginnings for Animals

Laguna Niguel, CA (8 mi from San Clemente, 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

15 Cats to Adopt

4 Dogs to Adopt

31 Wish List Items

12 People Favorited

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Pacific Wildlife Project

25061 Adelanto Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (8 mi from San Clemente, 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

1 Person Favorited

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Unconditional

20592 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (11 mi from San Clemente, 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

3 Wish List Items

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Locks 4 Paws

Aliso Viejo, CA (11 mi from San Clemente, 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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Blue Bell Foundation for Cats

20982 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (11 mi from San Clemente, 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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Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid

27672 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (11 mi from San Clemente, 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

28 Cats to Adopt

10 Dogs to Adopt

9 Wish List Items

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DREAM Animal Rescue

26612 Castile Ln, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (11 mi from San Clemente, 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

31 Cats to Adopt

$225.00 - $250.00 Adoption Fee

31 Wish List Items

4 People Favorited

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Catmosphere Laguna Foundation

Laguna Beach, CA (11 mi from San Clemente, 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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Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of Southern California

23615 El Toro Rd, Suite X #276, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (13 mi from San Clemente, 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

35 Dogs to Adopt

$0.00 - $500.00 Adoption Fee

39 Wish List Items

12 People Favorited

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The Little Red Dog Inc

23046 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite 600, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (13 mi from San Clemente, 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

9 Cats to Adopt

142 Dogs to Adopt

9 Wish List Items

10 People Favorited

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Hanaeleh

Lake Forest, CA (15 mi from San Clemente, 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

4 People Favorited

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The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County

Lake Forest, CA (15 mi from San Clemente, 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

3 People Favorited

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Lovebugs Rescue

Lake Forest, CA (15 mi from San Clemente, 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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Irvine Animal Care Center

6443 Oak Cyn, Irvine, CA 92618 (18 mi from San Clemente, 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

3 Cats to Adopt

15 Dogs to Adopt

64 Wish List Items

8 People Favorited

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