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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 Darby's adoption status with email updates.
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Darby

Bombay

Male, 4 yrs
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Nala's adoption status with email updates.
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Nala

Tabby

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Tabby

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Russian Blue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Southern Counties Rescue (Mission Viejo, CA)

Dog Republic To The Rescue

20281 Riverside Dr.,
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Room 8 Memorial Cat Foundation

Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter

6851 Van Buren Blvd,
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

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

Siamese

Male, Kitten
Tustin, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Boe's adoption status with email updates.
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Boe

Papillon/Pomeranian

Male, Adult
Escondido, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Muncy's adoption status with email updates.
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Muncy

Papillon/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Dana Point, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucky

Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Orange, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Midnight's adoption status with email updates.
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Midnight

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Yucaipa, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Gucci's adoption status with email updates.
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Gucci

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Escondido, CA

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