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.
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DAWG’s mission: delivering critical medical care and comfort to animals in need at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.
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We are a total volunteer organization without any paid staff. Your membership dollars, contributions and donations go directly to support the animals.
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Donate Now
Your donation can save a life today.
Every day, abandoned animals arrive at our shelter in desperate need of urgent medical care. Many of the homeless pets our officers rescue are in heartbreaking condition — injured, severely underweight, suffering from untreated illness or disease, and carrying the fear and trauma of abandonment.
Your generosity provides lifesaving treatment, nourishing food, warm shelter, and the compassionate care they so urgently need. Because of you, a sick and frightened animal can heal, regain trust, and become a healthy, cherished companion with a true second chance at life.
Please give today. For them, there is no tomorrow without you.