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Southern Counties Rescue (Mission Viejo, CA)

Cat rescue in Mission Viejo, CA

We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit cat rescue group. We rescue abandoned cats & kittens from the streets and high kill city animal shelters in Orange, Los Angeles, Imperial and San Diego counties.
We also help people who need to rehome their pets through our Community Foster Program in that we post the cats on our internet sites and accept applications for them. We also help the owner screen applicants and bring their cats to our adoption events but we cannot physically take them since we are foster based. We do not have a physical shelter, we foster in our homes, not in cages which is a more natural environment for cats.
Lastly, we help reduce the number of unwanted kittens with TNR (Trap-Neuter/spay-Release) by loaning traps and instructing others on how to TNR and by referring people to low-cost S/N clinics.

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Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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Adoptable pets at Southern Counties Rescue (Mission Viejo, CA)

We'll also keep you updated on Binx's adoption status with email updates.
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Binx

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kairi's adoption status with email updates.
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Kairi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ellie and Livvie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellie and Livvie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Penny's adoption status with email updates.
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Penny

Calico

Female, Kitten
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sandy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sandy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mango's adoption status with email updates.
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Mango

Siamese

Male, Kitten
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sprinkles and Pebble's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprinkles and Pebble

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Stormy's adoption status with email updates.
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Stormy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Mission Viejo, CA

Rescue FAQs

Counties of Imperial, Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego in California

Additional adoption info

Adoption application and adoption agreement required. Our fees start at a minimum donation of $200. All cats are spayed/neutered, tested for FeLV/FIV, microchipped, current on shots, dewormed and flea free when they go home with you.

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We'll also keep you updated on Timmy AKA Deuce's adoption status with email updates.
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Timmy AKA Deuce

Chihuahua

Male, 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Montana's adoption status with email updates.
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Montana

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Grace Kelly's adoption status with email updates.
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Grace Kelly

Husky/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on REX's adoption status with email updates.
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REX

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Mia's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Charleston's adoption status with email updates.
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Charleston

Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
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