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Puppies and dogs in Mission Viejo, California

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

Belgian Malinois French Bulldog

Male, Puppy
Laguna Niguel, 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
Hey friends! Porkchop was born Sept 30, 2024. He's is super loveable and full of energy. He loves to play catch and visit the dog park. We wish we could keep him but we simply do not have the space or time to match his energy and keep him active. We listed him as having behavioral issues but it has more to do with him being bored with our slower paced lifestyle and lack of space. He needs someone who can give him a Lot of attention and maybe a bit of training.

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Finn

English Bulldog Miniature Pinscher

Male, Puppy
Laguna Niguel, 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 Finn. He was born August 2nd 2023. He loves to cuddle and is super sweet. Finn loves to play and go for walks. He is potty trained as well. Finn is used to sleeping in a crate, he is crate trained and is used to being in the crate during the day for a few hours while I work. He is very healthy as well. He is about 25lbs and I believe him to be fully grown.

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1)Naznaz. 2)Nika

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, Young
Laguna Niguel, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I love dogs a lot and one day when I went to shelter for help I saw these two dogs and they were there because their owner left them in the street. I looked at them and couldn't resist adopting them and this was 3 and half years ago until my husband got sick with lung cancer and passed in less than 3 months. We were living in Kansas then but when this happened since I had no family member there I had to move to California to be around my family. Unfortunately the place I live in now is very small and I can't jeep them and have to let them go and it is very hard. I am looking for good family that can adopt them both . They are brothers and sisters and very close to eachother It helps them to adopt faster.they had their check ups every year and they are very healthy dogs. They are four years old

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Link

Cocker Spaniel

Female, Young
Laguna Niguel, 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
Hello everyone, We're reaching out with a heavy heart to find a new home for our beloved cocker spaniel, Link. She's a vibrant 2-year-old (born in February 2022) full of energy and love. Unfortunately, changes in our family's work schedules mean we can't give her the attention she deserves. Link is fantastic with kids, having grown up with our 10-year-old, 7-year-old, and 1-year-old. She's up to date on all vaccines, spayed, and even had the benefit of four Petco Private Training sessions in 2023. We have all the documentation available for you to review. In addition to Link, we're offering a collection of items to ensure her transition to her new home is as smooth as possible: - Metal/wire dog crate with an internal pad - Porch potty with a built-in sprinkler system and drainage - Dog fencing - Separate padded dog bed - Assorted chew toys/play toys - Dog collar and leash - Dog food storage container and any remaining food at the time of pickup We want to find Link a loving family

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Maisey

Mutt

Female, Young
Laguna Woods, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Maisey was found in an abandoned house as a puppy. I got her when she was 16 weeks old. She is almost 3 years old now! She is very very sweet and loves to learn tricks and fetch a ball and play with other dogs, hike and play at the beach. She can be shy when she first meets people but warms up quickly and has a preference for women. She tends to be more afraid of men, so a woman’s home is the best for her. She is 30 pounds and very healthy and happy!

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Stanley

Labrador Retriever Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Aliso Viejo, 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
Stanley is a rescue from Mexico. We have had him since he was about 10weeks old. He is now 2 1/2 years old. He needs lots of attention and loves to be around his people. He is not aggressive but can be slow to wam up. He is very playful and loves to run. We have an older Akita who has bad arthritis. He jumps up on her to play and doesn’t understand that she can’t play or really even defend herself. We are not home during the day, they are both in the backyard and it’s very stressful for her. He has been through a puppy training at petsmart and further training. He is smart and can follow commands with instructions. I think he would be better with someone that might work from home or is at home most of the time .

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Dog shelters and rescues in Mission Viejo, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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American Bullmastiff Association Rescue - CA

Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Pet Types: dogs

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4 Love of the Paws

27762 Antonio Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Pet Types: dogs

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Promise 4 Paws, Inc.

31878 Del Obispo Street, #118-379, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Pet Types: dogs

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Doggie Bonez, Inc 501c3 Non Profit

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Pet Types: dogs

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German Shepherd Safe Haven

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Pet Types: 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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The Pet Rescue Center

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

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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New Beginnings for Animals

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

Pet Types: cats, 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 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
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
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