Extraordinary Care
Every Animal
Serving Mission Viejo and Beyond
DAWG’s mission is to provide extraordinary care
and helping hands to comfort sick, injured and neglected animals that come into Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.
About DAWG
DAWG SAVES ANIMAL LIVES THROUGH LIFESAVING MEDICAL CARE
Filling A Need
In 1992 the City Council for the City of Mission Viejo decided animal services could best be provided locally rather than contracting out for services. The new shelter was built and ready for homeless pets in October, 1993.
Saving Lives
Within a few months the number of injured and very sick animals requiring extensive medical care arrived in much greater numbers than projected.
Finding Homes
DAWG members believe that homeless pets do best when they are adopted into a wonderful new home within 30 days. While the shelter staff is amazing, and each pet at the shelter receives great care from staff and volunteers, we believe that finding a new home for them is equally as important as addressing their medical needs.
Events
A Leash on Love: Art & Adoption
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Events
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A Leash on Love: Art & Adoption
Saturday
December 6, 2025
12:00 am
Potocki Center for the Arts27301 La Paz Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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DAWG Beach Bash
Sunday
December 7, 2025
1:30 pm
Beachfire Bar & Grill 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente 92672
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A Leash on Love
monday
December 4, 2025
12:00 am
Beachfire Bar & Grill 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente 92672
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DAWG’s mission: delivering critical medical care and comfort to animals in need at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.
Join us
We are a total volunteer organization without any paid staff. Your membership dollars, contributions and donations go directly to support the animals.
Contact Us
Donate Now
Your donation will save lives! Abandoned animals arrive at the shelter in desperate need of medical care. Cats are often found by our officers in dire condition. Some are injured and others are starving, sick from upper respiratory illnesses, and often dehydrated.