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Puppies and dogs in Lake Forest, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Lake Forest, California. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

ELLE

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Cattle Dog

Female, 2 mos

Trabuco Canyon, CA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Meet Elle and Will!! Elle & Will came from an unhoused woman who finally agreed to surrender them. They had such a sad start but that doesn’t mean we can’t turn it around. They’re adorable and loving, love to play and sleep & just all around incredible pups. Is anyone coming for Elle & Will? 🥺🤍 Shepherd/Cattle Dog mixes Elle (female) / Will (male) 10 weeks old They do seem bonded so we’d love to get them adopted out together!!! 🥺🥹🤍🤍🤍🤍 Adoption application on our website: Mcdonoughrescue.org under ‘Forms’ Or you can email: McDonoughrescue@gmail.com ✨💖✨💖✨

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PHOEBE

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small) Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 3 mos

Trabuco Canyon, CA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Her name is Phoebe as in Phoebe Buffay from Friends hehe. Cutest EVER!!!! Found as a stray in Barstow & brought into the shelter. She needs her chance!!!! PHOEBE BUFFAY 🤭🥰 Female UTD on vaccines 3.5 months old CUTE and CUDDLY Soulmate girl!!!!!!! Adoption app on our website: Mcdonoughrescue.org under Forms ✨ To inquire, message Kelsey on Instagram at: themcdonoughrescue Or via email at: Kelseamcdonough@gmail.com 💖💖💖💖

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Kimora

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Kimora is approximately 8 years old. He is filled with a lot of love and will cuddle anyone endlessly. He does not bark often and is kennel and house trained. Kimora lives with two other dogs and two toddlers. He is great with kids and is very patient with them. He has a lot of energy and out time is spent to the kids. My wife and I feel guilty not being able to give him more time, because he still has energy and a lot of love to give. He does not have any medical issues and has never bitten or snapped at anyone. My kids are able to reach into his food bowl while he eats and he patiently waits for them to move. The kids feed him one kibble at a time on occasions. He loves to be out in nature and he loves to swim. He will swim for 2-3 hours if you let him. He is a quick learner. He got his rabies shot this year, is microchipped, and neutered. Looking for a loving family who enjoys cuddles, laughs, and entertainment.

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Darla

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Senior

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Darla is a 7-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier, about 65 lbs, and she is an incredibly loving, people-adoring dog. She is gentle, affectionate, and amazing with my grandkids. She seeks love, cuddles, and human connection and gives it right back. She struggles with dog social cues and does not do well with dogs or cats, especially when it comes to personal space or food. Because of this, I am terrified of managing multiple dogs alone. If you or someone you know can provide a single-pet home with an experienced, loving owner, or if you can please share this post, it could save her. She deserves a chance, and my heart is breaking trying to find it for her.

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Sophie

Maltese Shih Tzu

Female, Adult

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Looking to find a forever home for this sweet girl. Sophie was found abandoned in a San Bernadino Hotel in May 2025, I have been fostering her ever since and unfortunately due to a downsized move I need to find her forever home. Sophie (Sophia) is an albino and presumably maltese shit zu, she is very friendly with cats and is good with other dogs, she's gotten along great with my beagle boston terrier. She doesn't bark and will follow you everywhere sans leash. She has had all her shots and has been cleared by the vet. Her age is anywhere from 7-12, Please contact if interested, happy to answer any further questions.

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Lucy

Labradoodle

Female, Young

Trabuco Canyon, CA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Lucy 🐶💕 Lucy is a beautiful 2-year-old spayed female who is truly a people dog — she loves humans and wants to be close to her person. She is very affectionate, gentle, and friendly with everyone she meets. Lucy is also smart and very responsive — she understands what people are saying and listens well. She enjoys being around the family, following you around the house, and being part of everyday life

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lake Forest, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Lake Forest, California. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

The McDonough Rescue

21186 Prairie View Lane, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Loving Grace Rescue

P.O. Box 80796, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Dogs Doing Good Rescue

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Southland Collie Rescue - Orange County

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Mission Viejo Animal Services

28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Rescue

New Beginnings for Animals

P.O. Box 2444, Mission Viejo, CA 92690

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

DREAM Animal Rescue

PO Box 2432, Mission Viejo, CA 92690

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Rescue

Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid

27672 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

The Pet Rescue Center

25800 Jeronimo Road, Suite 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

The Ark Animal Rescue

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Pet Types: dogs

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Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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