Mission Viejo Animal Services Center

11/17/2025

11/05/2025

❗Reminder❗Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) will be sponsoring all adoption fees at Mission Viejo Animal Services Center through Monday, November 10. Approved applicants will only pay a $20 microchip fee.

For more information, visit cmvas.org.

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10/30/2025

🌟🐾 Introducing the Jr. Animal Control Officer Program! 🌟🐾

We’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.

👦👧 Who can join?

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

📘 How it works:
1️⃣ Pick up a Jr. ACO booklet at the shelter.
2️⃣ Complete fun, age-appropriate activities.
3️⃣ Show your completed booklet to the designated staff member or volunteer.
4️⃣ Take the Jr. ACO Oath – commit to caring for animals and the community.
5️⃣ Receive your very own Jr. ACO badge! 🎖️

✨ 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.

10/28/2025

🕯️✨ Create. Relax. Give Back! ✨🕯️

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 — perfect for gifts or a little self-care. 💛

🎟️ Every ticket supports the medical care of homeless animals waiting for their forever homes right here at the shelter.
🐾 Your creativity makes a difference!
📲 For more details and to reserve your spot, visit https://artandember.com/products/missionviejoanimalshelter.

Register today as spots are limited — don’t miss out!

10/28/2025

10/23/2025

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is hosting the final low-cost drive-through pet vaccination clinic of the year from 8:30 to 10 am on Saturday, October 25 at 28095 Hillcrest.

Rabies vaccinations are $12 and other vaccines for dogs and cats are available at reduced rates. A $3 medical disposal fee is charged for each animal. Licenses and current rabies vaccinations are required for all dogs in Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Hills. Dogs should be on a leash and cats in carriers.

The clinic is a great opportunity to microchip your pet as well as renew a license. You can also purchase or renew a license on our website at https://www.cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/animal-services/pet-licensing.

For more information, visit cmvas.org.

10/13/2025

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

⏰ The countdown is ON! Just a few more days until the Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch and Open House at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on October 11 from 11 am to 3 pm. Parking and shuttle service will be available at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located on the corner of Marguerite and Hillcrest.

✅ More than a dozen rescue groups
✅ Adorable animals waiting for forever homes
✅ Family-friendly fall fun
✅ Tours, crafts, wildlife education and more

Don’t miss this once-a-year celebration of animals, community, and compassion. Bring your friends, your family, and your love for pets! 🐾❤️

For everyone’s safety, we kindly ask that you leave your furry friends at home and come ready to meet the adoptable animals waiting for you here.

10/10/2025

🎃🐾 Get ready for a paw-some day at our Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch! 🍂🐶🐱🐰

📅 Saturday, October 11
🕑 11 am-3 pm
📍 Mission Viejo Animal Services Center
✨ Adoptions, family fun, games, crafts, wildlife education and more!

Meet your new best friend! 💕We’ll have over 100 adoptable dogs, 50+ cats, and even rabbits, rodents, and reptiles available from our partner rescue groups—all looking for loving homes.

🐶 Dog Rescues:
The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County
Promise 4 Paws
Ghetto Rescue FFoundation (GRFF)
Doggie Bonez
CARMA (Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid)
Lovebugs Rescue
Leashes of Love
PAC OC
German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County
Golden Retriever Rescue
One Dane At A Time, Inc.
Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue

🐱 Cat Rescues:
New Beginnings For Animals
Purrty Pals Cat Rescue
CARMA

🐰 Rabbits, Rodents & Reptiles:
GZ Safari Park Reptile Rescue
South Bay Rodent Rescue

For everyone’s safety, we kindly ask that you leave your furry friends at home and come ready to meet the adoptable animals waiting for you here.

Come find your furry (or scaly!) friend and celebrate fall with us! 🍁🐾

10/06/2025

Did you know? 👀Our Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival and Open House is more than just a fun event—it’s a chance to learn about the important work we do for animals and the community every day.

🐾 Tour our shelter
🐾 Meet our amazing team and volunteers
🐾 Learn how YOU can get involved

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11 and see firsthand how we’re helping animals live better lives. 💚

📍 Mission Viejo Animal Services Center
📅 October 11
🕒 11 am-3 pm