Featured rescues/shelters
German Shepherd Rescue
Newport Beach
German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County (GSROC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity organization in Newport Beach, Orange County, Southern California.
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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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New Beginnings for Animals
Mission Viejo
New Beginnings for Animals, an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization located in Mission Viejo, California, is a beacon of hope for abandoned dogs and cats in overcrowded shelters throughout the state.
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Newport Beach Animal Shelter
Newport Beach
The Newport Beach Animal Shelter, located in Orange County, Southern California, is a haven for animals in need.
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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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Orange County SPCA
Huntington Beach
OCSPCA began in 1984 as a small group of dedicated animal lovers in Orange County coming together to form an organization dedicated to helping Orange County residents and animals.
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Paw Prints animal rescue
Newport Beach
Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, Inc., located in Newport Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is an esteemed all-animal, foster-based animal welfare organization dedicated to providing at-risk animals with a second chance at life.
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Pugs ‘N Pals
Newport Beach
Pugs 'N Pals, a non-profit organization based in Newport Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is a beacon of hope for pugs, pug mixes, and other small dogs in need of a loving home.
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The Ark Animal Rescue
Mission Viejo
The Ark Animal Rescue, located in Orange County, CA, is a dedicated organization that rescues dogs from high-kill shelters, providing them with a second chance at finding a loving home.
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The Pet Rescue Center
Mission Viejo
The Pet Rescue Center in Mission Viejo, Orange County, Southern California, stands as a beacon of hope for at-risk dogs and cats seeking a loving home.
Read moreOther rescues/shelters
Animal Assistance League
Midway City
Animal Assistance League is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Midway City in California’s Southern California dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreBarks of Love
Fullerton
Barks of Love is recognized as a major resource for the welfare of abandoned and abused animals in Orange County, CA. Their goal is to lower euthanasia rates in all animal shelters.
Read moreBichon Rescue of Orange County
Placentia
Bichon Rescue of Orange County is a non-profit organization committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of neglected, abused, or homeless senior Bichon Frises, Bichon mixes, and other small non-shedding breeds in Placentia, Orange County, Southern California.
Read moreCoastal 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 moreCoastal German Shepherd Rescue
Lake Forest
Founded in 2004, Coastal German Shepherd Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity based in Orange County, California. This all-volunteer organization, with no paid employees, is dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned dogs in Southern California.
Read moreGerman Shepherd Safe Haven Inc
Laguna Niguel
German Shepherd Safe Haven Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity based in Laguna Niguel, Orange County, Southern California.
Read moreGreendog Foundation
Capistrano Beach
GreenDog Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit all-breed, no-kill rescue located in Capistrano Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is dedicated to saving dogs at risk of euthanasia in shelters, as well as rescuing abandoned, abused, and stray dogs.
Read moreInto Canine Adoption
Rancho Santa Margarita
Into Canine Adoption, Rehabilitation, and Education (I.C.A.R.E.) Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-breed, no-kill dog rescue organization based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. I.C.A.R.E.
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.
Read moreLaguna Beach Animal Shelter
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 moreLeashes Of Love Rescue, Inc.
Lake Forest
Leashes Of Love Rescue, Inc., a 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization, is a beacon of hope for furry friends in need in Southern California.
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.
Read moreOC Animal Care – Lost Dogs
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 moreOrange County Pit Bull Rescue
Garden Grove
Orange County Pit Bull Rescue (OCPBR) is a renowned non-profit organization in Garden Grove, Orange County, Southern California. Established in 2010 by founder Rebekah Yusko, OCPBR is dedicated to rescuing and advocating for Pit Bulls.
Read moreRUFF
Laguna Beach
RUFF (Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends) is a compassionate non-profit organization based in Laguna Beach, Orange County, along the stunning California Coast. Established in 1988, RUFF is dedicated to providing financial assistance for veterinary care to pets and their owners in need.
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 moreSouthern California Bulldog
Santa Ana
Southern California Bulldog Rescue, located in Santa Ana, Orange County, is a beacon of hope for bulldogs in need.
Read moreSouthern California Dachshund
La Habra
Southern California Dachshund is a dog rescue and shelter organization in La Habra in California’s Southern California dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreSouthern California Pomeranian
Irvine
Southern California Pomeranian Rescue is a beacon of hope for our furry friends in need, offering a safe haven for Pomeranians in the bustling Southern California region.
Read moreSouthland Collie Rescue
Brea
Southland Collie Rescue, Inc. (SCR) is a non-profit, all-volunteer group with corporate headquarters and central operations at our “O'Neil's Collie Haven” property in Riverside, California. The mission is to rescue every Southern California Collie in need.
Read moreThe Ark of San Juan
San Juan Capistrano
The Ark of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2008, is a beacon of hope for pets in need in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, Southern California.
Read moreThe Little Red Dog
Laguna Hills
The Little Red Dog, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Laguna Hills, Orange County, Southern California, is a beacon of hope for dogs in need.
Read moreThe Pet Adoption Center
Lake Forest
The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization in Lake Forest, Orange County, Southern California, is dedicated to connecting adoptable pets with loving individuals and families.
Read moreUnderdog Rescue, Inc.
Trabuco Canyon
UNDERDOG Rescue, (100% non-profit), is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of lost, abandoned and "Death Row Shelter Animals" in need of loving homes.
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