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Mutts in Need

Dog rescue in Newport Beach, CA

We are a group of volunteers in Southern California, primarily in Orange County dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned animals. We care for strays, abandoned animals, victims of abuse, and rescue most from euthanization in animal shelters across the world.

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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Mutts in Need

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hailey *Courtesy Post*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Hailey *Courtesy Post*

Husky

Female, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Riley's adoption status with email updates.
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Riley

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Archie's adoption status with email updates.
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Archie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Senior
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Simba * Courtesy Post *'s adoption status with email updates.
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Simba * Courtesy Post *

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jasmine's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasmine

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bob's adoption status with email updates.
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Bob

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bambi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bambi

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Newport Beach, CA

Rescue FAQs

Southern California

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process can be found here:
http://www.muttsinneed.org/adoption-process.html

Adoption application

http://www.muttsinneed.org/adoption-application.html

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Loma Linda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kit Kat's adoption status with email updates.
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Kit Kat

Other/Unknown

Female, Adult
Culver City, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pebbles (and BamBam)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Pebbles (and BamBam)

Lionhead

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

Labrador Retriever/Mountain Cur

Female, Puppy
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chester's adoption status with email updates.
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Chester

Lop, Holland

Male, Adult
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mullet's adoption status with email updates.
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Mullet

American Pit Bull Terrier/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Oceanside, CA

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