Mission Viejo Pets Up For Adoption: Rusty, Tigris, Nube & More
Want to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the Mission Viejo community at the same time? Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many facilities in the Mission Viejo area are still working to fulfill adoptions.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home in California — and many of them are located within driving distance. In the search for an adorable new companion, consider checking out a local adoption center like Southern Counties Rescue Inc, where Ash the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.
If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a cat person, meet Rusty, an American Bobtail mix up for adoption. If dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.
Rusty
Name: Rusty
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Bobtail Turkish Van Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Rusty starts purring and sticking his butt up in the air when he gets attention like a back scratch or..." Learn more
Tigris
Name: Tigris
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Tigris is such a love bug! She loves to cuddle, get scratchies and sit on your lap. She is vocal..." Learn more
Nube
Name: Nube
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: "Nube is the sweetest cuddle cat. She loves to follow you around patiently waiting for pets. She enjoys showing you..." Learn more
Sophie
Name: Sophie
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Maine Coon Domestic Medium Hair Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Sophia is adorable, She runs up to you the minute you walk into the room. She is an in your..." Learn more
Ash
Name: Ash
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Russian Blue Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: "Ash is the cutest little gray boy. He loves to be pet and will cry out to you for more..." Learn more
Croissant
Name: Croissant
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Siamese
Good With: Cats
Description: "Croissant is a shy, and sweet girl. She loves a good hug, and playing in her tunnel. She plays fetch..." Learn more
Daisy and Dexter
Name: Daisy and Dexter
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Siamese
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Dexter and Daisy are brother sister and love bugs. Dexter loves to be carried around and will be your shadow...." Learn more
Stormy
Name: Stormy
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "This former mommy is done with motherhood and is looking for her forever home where she can relax and live..." Learn more
Maxine
Name: Maxine
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Dilute Calico Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "At only seven months old this precious girl is ready for the love and comfort of a home she deserves..." Learn more
Sparkles
Name: Sparkles
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Honestly have you seen a sweeter, more gentle looking cat than Sparkles? Sparkles is sweet natured, loves people, good with..." Learn more
Odysseus
Name: Odysseus
Species: Cat
Location: Compassionate Animal Rescue For Medical Aid, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "I am currently available for adoption from the Irvine Petco. If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an application..." Learn more
Pumpkin Pie
Name: Pumpkin Pie
Species: Cat
Location: Compassionate Animal Rescue For Medical Aid, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "I am currently available for adoption from my foster home. If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an application..." Learn more
Alphie
Name: Alphie
Species: Dog
Location: Muttly Crew, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Toy Manchester Terrier Miniature Pinscher Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Read me! Alphie is the sweetest snugglers, he loves his foster sibling and would love to have a playmate or..." Learn more
Rocky Balboa
Name: Rocky Balboa
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Italian Greyhound Mix
Wario NEEDS A FOSTER
Name: Wario NEEDS A FOSTER
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Beefcake NEEDS A FOSTER
Name: Beefcake NEEDS A FOSTER
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Border Collie Mix
Phineas Courtesy Post
Name: Phineas Courtesy Post
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Rex Reed
Name: Rex Reed
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound Beagle Mix
Description: "Rex is 3 years old, 35 pounds, good with other dogs. He is in Lancaster, CA, and can come to..." Learn more
Ferb Courtesy Post
Name: Ferb Courtesy Post
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Nana Courtesy Post
Name: Nana Courtesy Post
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
Bruce Courtesy Post
Name: Bruce Courtesy Post
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Kimmi
Name: Kimmi
Species: Dog
Location: Muttly Crew, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Sweet little Kimmi was on the streets for a while at a construction site. Seems like everyone was feeding her..." Learn more
Precious Dae NEEDS A FOSTER
Name: Precious Dae NEEDS A FOSTER
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Border Collie Mix
Nash
Name: Nash
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix
Description: "Nash is a 65 pound 1 year old black lab/shepherd mix that is very energetic and needs an active family...." Learn more
Roxie Dean
Name: Roxie Dean
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Maltese Poodle Mix
Bella Thorne BONDED WITH Cottonball / Cottonball BONDED PAIR With Bella Thorne
Name: Bella Thorne BONDED WITH Cottonball / Cottonball BONDED PAIR With Bella Thorne
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua
Description: "Belle Chi is a 10 year old female Chihuaha bonded with Cottonball. She is super friendly with everyone, is spayed,..." Learn more
Beckett
Name: Beckett
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Description: "Beckett acclimated immediately in his foster home with two senior dogs and a cat - no issues. Beckett loves people..." Learn more
Bruno
Name: Bruno
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Description: "Hello, my name is Bruno! I'm a super cute, three-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing about 10 lbs. I have soft black/brown..." Learn more
Johnny
Name: Johnny
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Hello, my name is Johnny. I am a very active and adorable three-month-old Chihuahua mix puppy. My. I am a..." Learn more
Scruffy
Name: Scruffy
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Hello my name is Scruffy! I am an adorable, 3 year old Terrier mix. I was saved from the scary..." Learn more
Tomato
Name: Tomato
Species: Rabbit
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Bunny Rabbit
Zucchini
Name: Zucchini
Species: Rabbit
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American
Heather
Name: Heather
Species: Cat
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Blue
Name: Blue
Species: Cat
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Siamese
Tiger
Name: Tiger
Species: Cat
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Cranberry
Name: Cranberry
Species: Cat
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Belle
Name: Belle
Species: Cat
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Tabby Mix
Havana
Name: Havana
Species: Dog
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua
Sampson
Name: Sampson
Species: Cat
Location: New Beginnings For Animals, P. O. Box 2444, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Lucky and his brother Sampson were relinquished to our rescue by their owners, who were moving and could not take..." Learn more
Lucky
Name: Lucky
Species: Cat
Location: New Beginnings For Animals, P. O. Box 2444, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Lucky and his brother Sampson were relinquished to our rescue by their owners, who were moving and could not take..." Learn more
BOO BOO
Name: BOO BOO
Species: Cat
Location: Laguna Woods Cat Club, Laguna Woods, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Calico American Shorthair Mix
Description: "BOO BOO is part of a family of five siblings we brought into our program. Because calico cats are so..." Learn more
SEEKER
Name: SEEKER
Species: Cat
Location: The Ark Of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Russian Blue Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "SEEKER is a beautiful sweet 1 year old female Russian Blue. She was rescued in San Juan Capistrano by a..." Learn more
ROSS
Name: ROSS
Species: Cat
Location: The Ark Of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "ROSS is a gentle 5 year old male whose owner passed away. He is sad but so precious and patiently..." Learn more
GREGORIA
Name: GREGORIA
Species: Cat
Location: The Ark Of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "GREGORIA is a sweet tempered 11 month old female tabby who is looking for her forever home. Loves to be..." Learn more
KIKI
Name: KIKI
Species: Dog
Location: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Siberian Husky Mixed Breed Mix
Description: "Kiki needs a household with everyone over the age of 16, experienced with assisting under socialized dogs. Kiki will need..." Learn more
DUCKY
Name: DUCKY
Species: Dog
Location: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Border Collie Mixed Breed Mix
Description: "Ducky is a quiet and thoughtful girl who wants to find the right home she can call her own. Ducky..." Learn more
MINNIE
Name: MINNIE
Species: Mouse
Location: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mouse
BLUE
Name: BLUE
Species: Parakeet
Location: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Parakeet (Other)
NEPTUNE
Name: NEPTUNE
Species: Cat
Location: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Neptune is a gentle, quiet fellow who would prefer the comforts of a warm bed and kibble to snack on..." Learn more
Abbie
Name: Abbie
Species: Dog
Location: Promise 4 Paws, 31878 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Abbie just had a litter of 10 puppies and she was a very good mama. Her puppies have all been..." Learn more
Britta
Name: Britta
Species: Dog
Location: Promise 4 Paws, 31878 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Britta is one of our adorable puppies from our litter of 10. 6 females and 4 males. Mom is a..." Learn more
Nina
Name: Nina
Species: Dog
Location: Promise 4 Paws, 31878 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Nina is one of our adorable puppies from our litter of 10. 6 females and 4 males. Mom is a..." Learn more
Captain
Name: Captain
Species: Dog
Location: Fur Ever Home, San Clemente, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Lhasa Apso
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Ahoy matey! I'm Captain! I'm 9 years young and looking (with my one eye) for my Fur-Ever Home. I'm a..." Learn more
Dalga
Name: Dalga
Species: Dog
Location: Fur Ever Home, San Clemente, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Terrier Chihuahua Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Don't let the pictures fool you! Dalga is a small dog -- only about 25 pounds. She is a little..." Learn more
Samurai
Name: Samurai
Species: Dog
Location: Fur Ever Home, San Clemente, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Papillon Chihuahua Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Meet Samurai, a precious 4-month-old ball of energy and snuggles! We think this little 8-pound girl may be a Papillon/Chihuahua..." Learn more
This article originally appeared on the Mission Viejo Patch