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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.
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

Husky Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 mos
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
ADOPTABLE BLUE 🐾🤍💙🩵 Blue was brought into the Lancaster Shelter by his owner. The owner said he’d be back for him, so Blue stayed there in limbo unable to be adopted for 2 full weeks. In all that time, his owner never came back. And then when the hold was released, his owner still wasn’t there. It’s so sad. We got him out with an AMAZING foster. Blue goes to the dog beach & is learning how much fun it is to be a dog who is loved. He will make a great companion. Is his person out there?! 🥹 BLUE 5 months old Siberian Husky/Shepherd mix Neutered/UTD on vaccines Great with dogs Smart - already knows how to use the doggy door GREAT in the car - like amazing. Either sleeps or cuddles the whole time!!! GREAT at the dog beach Just overall a great dog Adoption application on: Mcdonoughrescue.com under Forms 💕💞

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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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Bonded Pair
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WILL

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Cattle Dog

Male, 2 mos
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Meet Elle & Will!! Elle and 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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We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

Husky Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 mos
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
ADOPTABLE BLUE 🐾🤍💙🩵 Blue was brought into the Lancaster Shelter by his owner. The owner said he’d be back for him, so Blue stayed there in limbo unable to be adopted for 2 full weeks. In all that time, his owner never came back. And then when the hold was released, his owner still wasn’t there. It’s so sad. We got him out with an AMAZING foster. Blue goes to the dog beach & is learning how much fun it is to be a dog who is loved. He will make a great companion. Is his person out there?! 🥹 BLUE 5 months old Siberian Husky/Shepherd mix Neutered/UTD on vaccines Great with dogs Smart - already knows how to use the doggy door GREAT in the car - like amazing. Either sleeps or cuddles the whole time!!! GREAT at the dog beach Just overall a great dog Adoption application on: Mcdonoughrescue.com under Forms 💕💞

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Oak

Chihuahua

Male, 2 mos
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Once abandoned, now adoptable!!!! 🥹🐾 Oak's owner tried surrendering him and his siblings to the Barstow Humane Society but could not afford the surrender fee. She brought them home instead, and her son threatened to dump them when she left the house 😔 We intervened - they are now SAFE, decompressing and all in foster homes. They have their first round of vaccines done & will need another round in 3 weeks. They are adorable, loving and so ready for their forevers!!! 🤍 9 weeks old. Chihuahua mix. Mom is small (about 15ish pounds!!) OAK 🤎 (male) Please reach out on this platform or to Kelsey via: Instagram at: @themcdonoughrescue Or via email: Mcdonoughrescue@gmail.com For more information on our rescue, visit our website at: Mcdonoughrescue.org

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BUDDY!

Chihuahua

Male, Puppy
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Buddy! Buddy was found outside of the Barstow Humane Society. His owners dog had an accidental litter and she was trying to surrender all 6 puppies to the shelter. She could not afford the surrender fee, and the owners son threatened to just dump them :( We intervened, and could not let that happen. All puppies are now SAFE, loved, cared for, and all looking for their forever homes! Buddy is currently being fostered in the San Fernando Valley but can travel to the right home. He loves, looooves playing with his foster brother, is potty trained, and crate trained. He knows basic commands and loves to cuddle. We can't wait for Buddy to find his best forever home!!!! For more information on our rescue, visit our website at: Mcdonoughrescue.org Or visit us on Instagram at: @themcdonoughrescue Or via email: Mcdonoughrescue@gmail.com

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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:

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The McDonough Rescue

21186 Prairie View Lane, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

Pet Types: dogs

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Dogs Doing Good Rescue

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Pet Types: dogs

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Loving Grace Rescue

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Southland Collie Rescue - Orange County

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678

Pet Types: dogs

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Mission Viejo Animal Services

28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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

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New Beginnings for Animals

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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DREAM Animal Rescue

PO Box 2432, Mission Viejo, CA 92690

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

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The Pet Rescue Center

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid

27672 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Ark Animal Rescue

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
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
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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
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