Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG)

Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) DAWG provides medical care and helping hands to comfort sick, injured, neglected and frightened animals that come into the Mission Viejo Animal Shelter.

DAWG is committed to providing medical care and helping hands to comfort sick, injured and frightened animals that come into the Mission Viejo animal shelter until they can be reunited with their families or, in the event they have been abandoned, adopted to new families.

Congratulations Steve H from Aliso Viejo!  Mission Viejo Animal Services Center Director, Brynn Lavison, selected the wi...
10/31/2025

Congratulations Steve H from Aliso Viejo! Mission Viejo Animal Services Center Director, Brynn Lavison, selected the winning raffle ticket. Thanks to everyone that purchased tickets for our annual Halloween drawing. All the proceeds will pay for medical care for the animals at the shelter. When advised that he had won the $300 Visa gift card, Steve exclaimed "I think this is the first time I have ever won anything!" Then, he asked that his gift card be donated back to DAWG. Thank you Steve for your generosity and dedication to the homeless animals at Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.

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10/31/2025

๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿพ Introducing the Jr. Animal Control Officer Program! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿพ

Weโ€™re excited to launch our Jr. ACO Program at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, inspired by the popular Jr. Ranger program at national parks. This fun, hands-on program gives kids the chance to learn about animal care, safety, and local wildlife while earning badges for completing activities at our shelter.

๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ‘ง Who can join?

Kids of all ages who want to get involved with our shelter and make a difference for animals!

๐Ÿ“˜ How it works:
1๏ธโƒฃ Pick up a Jr. ACO booklet at the shelter.
2๏ธโƒฃ Complete fun, age-appropriate activities.
3๏ธโƒฃ Show your completed booklet to the designated staff member or volunteer.
4๏ธโƒฃ Take the Jr. ACO Oath โ€“ commit to caring for animals and the community.
5๏ธโƒฃ Receive your very own Jr. ACO badge! ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

โœจ Get ready to become a Jr. ACO and join our mission to care for animals!

The shelter is open seven days a week, noon to 4 pm and is located at 28095 Hillcrest.

10/29/2025

๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธโœจ Create. Relax. Give Back! โœจ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ

Join us at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center for a fun and creative Candle-Making Workshop on Saturday, November 8.

Craft your own beautiful animal friendly custom scented candle to take home โ€” perfect for gifts or a little self-care. ๐Ÿ’›

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Every ticket supports the medical care of homeless animals waiting for their forever homes right here at the shelter.
๐Ÿพ Your creativity makes a difference!
๐Ÿ“ฒ For more details and to reserve your spot, visit https://artandember.com/products/missionviejoanimalshelter.

Register today as spots are limited โ€” donโ€™t miss out!

Spartan sounds like a fun guy to be around!
10/29/2025

Spartan sounds like a fun guy to be around!

Thanks to everyone that came out for the Fur-Ever Friends Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch!  DAWG had a lot of fun handing ou...
10/21/2025

Thanks to everyone that came out for the Fur-Ever Friends Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch! DAWG had a lot of fun handing out dog and cat treats to the visitors and we especially loved seeing all the rescue groups there.

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Did you know? ๐Ÿ‘€Our Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival and Open House is more than just a fun eventโ€”itโ€™s a chance to learn about the important work we do for animals and the community every day.

๐Ÿพ Tour our shelter
๐Ÿพ Meet our amazing team and volunteers
๐Ÿพ Learn how YOU can get involved

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11 and see firsthand how weโ€™re helping animals live better lives. ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ“ Mission Viejo Animal Services Center
๐Ÿ“… October 11
๐Ÿ•’ 11 am-3 pm

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On Saturday, October 11, weโ€™re bringing together more than a dozen amazing partner rescue groups and nonprofits with adoptable dogs, cats, bunnies, and even reptilesโ€”all looking for loving homes. If youโ€™ve been thinking about adding a new furry (or scaly!) friend to your family, this is the perfect opportunity to meet a wide variety of animals and connect with the organizations that care for them.

๐Ÿถ Adoptable dogs
๐Ÿฑ Sweet cats
๐Ÿ‡ Loveable bunnies
๐ŸฆŽ Reptiles, too!

๐Ÿ“ Mission Viejo Animal Services Center
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 11 ๐Ÿ•’ 11 am-3 pm
๐Ÿ‘‰ Stay tuned each week as we share more about the fun waiting for you!

The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County Ghetto Rescue FFoundation (GRFF) New Beginnings For Animals German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County Promise 4 Paws Lovebugs Rescue Doggie Bonez One Dane At A Time, Inc. South Bay Rodent Rescue

Join DAWG and all the animals at Mission Viejo Animal Services Center for this fun, fall event.  There'll be a pumpkin p...
09/24/2025

Join DAWG and all the animals at Mission Viejo Animal Services Center for this fun, fall event. There'll be a pumpkin patch, crafts and activities for kids, wildlife education animal meet-and-greets AND over a dozen partner rescue groups bringing adoptable dogs, cats, bunnies and reptiles! Visit the DAWG booth for some tasty dog treats for your favorite four-legged friend. Mission Viejo Animal Services Center City of Laguna Niguel - Government City of Laguna Hills City of Aliso Viejo - Local Government City of Rancho Santa Margarita - Local Government City of Mission Viejo, CA - Local Government

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28095 Hillcrest
Mission Viejo, CA
92692

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