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Mutts in Need

We are a group of volunteers in Southern California, primarily in Orange County dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned animals. We care for strays, abandoned animals, victims of abuse, and rescue most from euthanization in animal shelters across the world.

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See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Rescue FAQs

Southern California

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process can be found here:
http://www.muttsinneed.org/adoption-process.html

Adoption application

http://www.muttsinneed.org/adoption-application.html

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