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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Tabby

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

Persian

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

Calico

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.

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We'll also keep you updated on Sandy's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Sandy

American Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Indy's adoption status with email updates.
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Indy

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bruno's adoption status with email updates.
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Bruno

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Pasadena, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Button's adoption status with email updates.
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Button

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
San Juan Capistrano, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SIERRA's adoption status with email updates.
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SIERRA

Dachshund/Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Inland Empire, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sable's adoption status with email updates.
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Sable

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Long Beach, CA

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