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Mission Viejo Animal Services
Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo Animal Services, located in Mission Viejo, Orange County, Southern California, is a vital resource for pet owners in the area.
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Orange County Humane Society
Huntington Beach
The Orange County Humane Society (OCHS) in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is a dedicated refuge for lost and unwanted animals in the city of Garden Grove.
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Coastal Animal Services
San Clemente
Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) in San Clemente, Orange County, Southern California, is a dedicated organization focused on rehoming stray and unwanted animals.
Read moreIrvine Animal Care Center
Irvine
The Irvine Animal Care Center in Irvine, Orange County, Southern California, is a haven for lost dogs in need of shelter, care, and enrichment.
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Laguna Beach
The City of Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, located in Laguna Beach, Orange County, California Coast, is a vital resource for residents and visitors alike.
Read moreNewport Beach Animal Control
Newport Beach
Newport Beach Animal Control, located in Newport Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is a vital resource for lost dogs in the area.
Read moreOC Animal Care
Tustin
OC Animal Care in Tustin, CA, is an open-admission animal shelter dedicated to providing temporary shelter and medical care for "lost" owned or stray animals in Orange County.
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Tustin
In Tustin, located in Orange County, Southern California, dog owners can turn to OC Animal Care – Lost Dogs for assistance in reuniting with their furry companions. Operating daily from 10 a.m.
Read moreSeal Beach Animal Care Center
Seal Beach
The Seal Beach Animal Care Center in Seal Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter dedicated to finding permanent, loving homes for all the animals in their care.
Read moreWAGS Pet Adoption
Westminster
WAGS Pet Adoption is a renowned shelter and adoption group in Westminster, Orange County, Southern California, dedicated to serving the community and its furry companions.
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