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Mutts in Need

Dog rescue in Newport Beach, CA

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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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Adoptable pets at Mutts in Need

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

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tina's adoption status with email updates.
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Tina

Norfolk Terrier/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Posey's adoption status with email updates.
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Posey

Havanese/Lhasa Apso

Female, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

Standard Schnauzer

Female, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Brillo's adoption status with email updates.
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Brillo

Scottie, Scottish Terrier/Standard Schnauzer

Male, Adult
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Funfetti's adoption status with email updates.
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Funfetti

Pomeranian

Male, Adult
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Liam Hemsworthy's adoption status with email updates.
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Liam Hemsworthy

Mastiff/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jasmine's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasmine

Basenji

Female, Young
Newport Beach, CA

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

Belgian Malinois

Female, Young
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Anya's adoption status with email updates.
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Anya

Siberian Husky

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SANDI's adoption status with email updates.
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SANDI

German Shepherd Dog/Akita

Female, 2 yrs
Huntington Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Peach's adoption status with email updates.
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Peach

Shiba Inu/Jindo

Female, 4 yrs
Torrance, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Fruitcake's adoption status with email updates.
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Fruitcake

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on AUTUMN's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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AUTUMN

Husky

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Los Angeles, CA

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