Mission Viejo Animal Services Center

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

🍂🐾 Save the date! The Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival returns to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center this October. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating pets, community, and animal rescue. Meet adoptable dogs🐶, cats🐱, rabbits🐰, reptiles🦎, and more from incredible local partner rescue organizations—all searching for their forever homes.

📅 Saturday, October 10
🕚11 am – 2 pm
📍 Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest

This is just the beginning! Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we reveal all the exciting activities, vendors, rescue partners, and special surprises we have planned. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County The Purrty Pals Cat Rescue German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County Gzsafari Park Reptile Rescue Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) City of Laguna Hills City of Laguna Niguel - Government City of Aliso Viejo - Local Government City of Rancho Santa Margarita - Local Government

08/24/2026

“Hello! It has been almost a full year since we adopted Rocky who used to be the shelter’s longest resident. He has completely changed our lives, and we love him he’s such an angel. Thank you, MV animal services team!”

We absolutely love receiving heartwarming updates like this from our adopters! Rocky is clearly living his best life with his furever family. 🥰🐶💞

If you’ve adopted from our center and want to share a Happy Tail, send us a message with photos and/or videos of your furry friends.

08/20/2026

Meet Stormy! This beautiful 3-year-old came from an unfortunate situation, but doesn't let that bring her down. She has a fun personality and a zest for life, and has all the love that a mama could give. Stormy is one of our three mama dogs currently at Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, including Mama Muffin and Cookie Crunch. Everyone loves a puppy, but it's the mamas that hold all the love and extra sweetness. If you are interested in meeting Stormy or any of our other mama dogs, visit Mission Viejo Animal Services today at 28095 Hillcrest.

Video Description: A blonde woman with sunglasses wearing a blue t-shirt is sitting on a brown bench holding onto an orange leash which is attached to a purple collar. A medium sized brindle dog is wearing the purple collar as she looks around the grassy play yard while the woman talks about her. The dog licks the woman's face and ears and the woman has a big smile. In the background is a fence with greenery behind it.

08/19/2026

Welcome to our "From the Heart" 💞🐾 series where staff and volunteers speak from the heart about our adoptable animals. Meet Tish, a beautiful 2-year-old black German Shepherd mix that is looking for her forever home. She is a loyal girl and will bond closely to those that love her. She is active, playful, and loves to play in water! She also loves to play with other dogs. If you are interested in meeting Tish, contact Mission Viejo Animal Services at 949-470-3045.

Video Description: A blonde woman in black scrubs is sitting on a wooden platform next to a black German Shepherd style dog. As the woman speaks about the personality of the dog, the dog has her ears perked upright, is panting, and looking around the area while wearing a black and red harness. Behind the woman and dog in the background is a large rock, tall plants and a large tree in front of a blue sky.

08/14/2026

🐾 Meet our puppies at the Pet-a-Palooza Night Market! 🐾

Join us on Saturday, August 15 from 5–9 pm at the North Paseo at LOS OSOS, 25282 Marguerite Parkway, for a fun, pet-friendly evening filled with family games, crafts, photo opportunities, live music, food trucks, and sweet treats!

Come meet Abby, Ally, Adam, and Dana! 🐶💙 These adorable puppies will be at the Mission Viejo Animal Services (MVAS) booth hoping to make a special connection with their future families.

At the MVAS booth you can also learn about pet adoptions, available services, volunteer opportunities—and, of course, meet some of our adoptable animals!

Can't make it to the Night Market? No problem! Come meet the pups at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center located at 28095 Hillcrest and see if one of these adorable pups is your perfect match. 🐾❤️

The center is open seven days a week from noon to 4 pm.

Video Description: Cartoon-like night market image showing puppies Abby, Adam, Dana and Ally in frames. Individual image of each dog appears on screen. Text appears on final screen that says can't make it to the night market? No problem! Visit them at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center open 7 days a week noon-4pm.

08/12/2026

🐾Grab your furry friends and head to the Pet-a-Palooza Night Market on Saturday, August 15.

The fun takes place from 5-9 pm at the North Paseo at LOS OSOS, 25282 Marguerite Parkway.

Alongside family games, crafts, photo opportunities, live music, delicious food trucks, and sweet treats, Mission Viejo Animal Services Center will be present with a booth showcasing information about pet adoptions, available services, and volunteer opportunities. You will also have the chance to meet some adoptable animals available at the center. Animals brought to the Night Market will have a cooling station to stay comfortable.

Weekend Night Market Envision Mission Viejo

08/10/2026

Misty – formerly Comet – just celebrated her 2nd gotcha day with her “furever” family! 🥰🐰

“Two years ago, we decided to grow our bun family and adopted Misty from Mission Viejo Animal Services Center! Since then, Misty has been the best addition in our family as she is sweet, caring and really adorable!” We concur… she is an adorable rabbit!

We love to see heartwarming updates about animals adopted from our center. If you’ve adopted from MVAS and want to share your story as a Happy Tail, send us a message with photos and/or videos!



Video Description: Photos of Misty enjoying her furever home and video of Misty jumping off a wooden castle, cuddling and licking another brown rabbit and running with a toilet paper roll of hay tossing it in the air

08/04/2026

Meet Ranger! A handsome 9-month-old Belgian Malinois mix that came to Mission Viejo Animal Services from a critical situation including an old injury to his front leg. Unfortunately, his front leg was so poorly damaged that it needed to be amputated and although he may only have three legs, don’t let that fool you! He is full of energy! Ranger is playful and loving and is looking for his new and forever home. If you are interested in meeting Ranger, contact Mission Viejo Animal Services today at 949-470-3045.

Video Description: Ela is sitting on the pet path outside Mission Viejo Animal Services Center with a Belgian Malinois mix named Ranger. Ela is sitting next to Ranger while she talks about him and pets him. Ranger leans into Ela and licks her face.