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SoCal adoption resources

Orange County

Municipal shelters, humane societies, specialty rescues, and foster-based organizations serving coastal, central, and inland Orange County.

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Costa MesaRescue organization

Priceless Pet Rescue — Costa Mesa

Browse dogs and cats through a nonprofit rescue with an Orange County adoption center.

View adoptable pets ↗Fountain ValleyRabbit rescue

Bunny Bunch Orange County

Find adoptable rabbits and small animals through a rescue specializing in rabbit care and education.

View adoptable pets ↗Huntington BeachHumane society

Orange County Humane Society

Explore available dogs and cats through this independent humane society serving northwest Orange County.

View adoptable pets ↗IrvineAdoption center

Irvine Animal Care Center

Meet dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets available through Irvine's municipal animal care center.

View adoptable pets ↗Laguna BeachRescue organization

PUP Laguna Beach / Laguna Beach Animal Shelter

Connect with the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter and review its current adoption process and available companion pets.

View adoptable pets ↗Lake Forest and Orange CountyAdoption center

The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County

Connect with a nonprofit adoption center focused on lasting matches and family support.

View adoptable pets ↗Mission Viejo and South CountyCounty shelter

Mission Viejo Animal Services Center

Browse adoptable animals serving Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Rancho Santa Margarita.

View adoptable pets ↗Newport BeachRescue organization

Newport Beach Animal Shelter

Review dogs and cats available through the City of Newport Beach animal shelter.

View adoptable pets ↗Orange CountyRescue organization

Barks of Love Animal Rescue

Meet dogs available through an all-breed, foster-based Orange County rescue.

View adoptable pets ↗Orange CountyRescue organization

German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County

Meet German Shepherds and shepherd mixes through a foster-based specialty rescue.

View adoptable pets ↗Orange CountyRescue organization

OC Animal Care

Search the county shelter's current adoption inventory and learn how to meet an available companion pet.

View adoptable pets ↗Orange CountyRescue organization

The Little Red Dog

Explore adoptable dogs through a foster-based nonprofit serving Orange County and nearby communities.

View adoptable pets ↗San Clemente and Dana PointRescue organization

Pet Project Foundation

Meet animals at the San Clemente–Dana Point shelter supported by Pet Project Foundation.

View adoptable pets ↗Seal BeachAdoption center

Seal Beach Animal Care Center

Meet adoptable cats and dogs through a nonprofit, no-kill animal care center.

View adoptable pets ↗Westminster, Stanton, Seal Beach, and Costa MesaRescue organization

WAGS Pet Adoption

Find dogs and cats cared for by a nonprofit serving several Orange County cities.

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Adoption availability, requirements, fees, policies, and animal information are determined by each individual organization. These links are provided as a community resource. Please confirm current information directly with the shelter or rescue organization.