Take Your Pet’s Photos With Santa!
2019-12-15 21:00 - 2019-12-16 01:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Willie formally invites you and your fur kid(s) to an afternoon of holiday fun on Sunday 12/15 from 1-5 PM at our center in Lake Forest. This is our main holiday fundraiser to help care for and place many pups in need. Plus you will receive professional digital photos for your own use. It even makes a great gift for that dog lover in your life!
Pre-sale tickets are now available! To join us, simply PayPal your $20 donation for one pet’s photos with Santa ($30 for two pets) to donate@adoptocpets.org. If you choose Friends/Family, we won’t incur any fees. Or visit adoptocpets.org/donate/ to make your donation via credit card. Please write SANTA (and guest’s name if not you) under your donation amount for tracking.
We hope to see all of you there—especially our PAC alumni!
Willie and Santa 2018

Sponsor a Booth at the 5th Annual South County Pet Expo
2020-03-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, The City of Lake Forest and The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County are sponsoring the 5th annual South County Pet Expo on March 28th at the Lake Forest Sports Park. If you are a rescue group, or have a pet-related product or service, we want you to join us! Review details return your completed Pet Expo 2020 SPONSOR form by March 13th.

COVID-19 Compliant Dog Adoption Event
2020-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Pet Stop Warehouse, 27690 Santa Margarita Parkway, Unit D, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691, United States
On Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 11 am – 1 pm, the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County is having an adoption event at PetStop Warehouse. We will be masked up, sanitizing and social distancing with three great pups, to welcome the new business owner to town. Come meet Darcy, Rosemary, and Scooby and support this wonderful local business.

Photos with Santa 2020
2020-12-05 - 2020-12-06 | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
It’s time for our annual photos with Santa fundraiser. Simply Joy photography will be joining the Pet Adoption Center and Santa to provide all participants with professional digital photos for your holiday use. This year, due to COVID-19, photo sessions are by appointment. Email Lori_work@msn.com ASAP to secure your spot. There’s only a few left.

South County Pet Expo 2022
2022-04-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
After a two year COVID-19 delay, the City of Lake Forest and the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County are pleased to present the 2022 South County Pet Expo on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10 am – 1 pm at the Lake Forest Sports Park. The Pet Expo is back with a renewed energy and increased focus on the most current needs of pets and their people.
This family and pet-friendly event will feature rescue groups with loving animals available for adoption, a low-cost pet vaccine clinic, exhibits, vendors providing all manner of pet products and services, as well as amazing food trucks and more! Due to the enormous popularity of the Pet Expo, FREE overflow parking will be available from Saddleback Church, directly across the street from the event. For the safety of all participants, the event will comply with COVID-19 protocols and best practices in effect on the date of the event.

If you are a nonprofit animal welfare organization or have a pet-related product or service and would like to participate in the event, email sponsor@adoptocpets.org for further details.

Best Friends National Adoption Weekend May 20-22, 2022
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-23 | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Get ready to Bring Home Happiness with The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County and Best Friends Animal Society. Thanks to Bounty, our favorite AmazonSmile Wish List item, this national adoption event brings together animal welfare organizations, like ours, across the country to help us all save more lives by connecting adoptable animals with their future families.
Starting May 20 through May 22, go to the Adopt page to see all of our adoptables and find your match.
If you find a dog you are interested in, please follow the instructions to download, complete, and email us an application. For this event, we will be reducing the adoption donation for each dog by $25 if you mention that you are participating in the Best Friends National Adoption Weekend.
Thank you for your support! Be sure to share the love by forwarding this information to family members or friends looking for a new pet.

Lake Forest Fourth of July Parade
2022-07-04 10:00 | El Toro High School, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Join the PAC-OC Pup Parade at the Lake Forest Fourth of July Parade starting at El Toro High School on Monday, July 4, 2022, starting at 10 am. We will be celebrating our 5th anniversary and the next chapter in our journey. We will be pushing our pups in strollers to protect their sensitive paws. It’s going to be a lot of fun. See you there!

Best Friends National Adoption Weekend, July 22 - 24, 2022
2022-07-22 - 2022-07-25 | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Get ready to Bring Home Happiness with The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County and Best Friends Animal Society. This national adoption event brings together animal welfare organizations, like ours, across the country to help us all save more lives by connecting adoptable animals with their future families. Starting July 22 through July 24, go to adoptocpets.org/adopt to see all of our adoptables and find your match!

PAC-OC Summer Online Auction
2022-07-31 19:00 - 2022-08-06 20:00 | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
We’ve got some great items in our Summer Online Silent Auction to raise funds for medical care for our pups. The Facebook event runs from July 31, 2022 through August 6, 2022 at 8 pm Pacific Time. Get your bids in!

Food Fundraiser-Pasta (or Pizza) for Puppies at Biagio's
2022-08-14 11:00 - 20:00 | Biagio’s Italian Restaurant, 24301 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
It’s another fun-draiser at Biagio’s Italian Restaurant, 24301 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA benefitting the pups at The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. Show the flyer or the details on your phone when you eat in or dine out all day Sunday, August 14, 2022. 15% of your purchase will be donated to our organization.

Best Friends National Adoption Weekend, September 16 -18, 2022
2022-09-16 - 2022-09-19 | CA
Get ready to Bring Home Happiness with The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County and Best Friends Animal Society. This national adoption event brings together animal welfare organizations, like ours, across the country to help us all save more lives by connecting adoptable animals with their future families. Starting September 16 through September 18, go to adoptocpets.org/adopt to see all of our adoptables and find your match!

Lake Forest 1 Community Garage Sale
2022-10-08 07:00 - 11:00 | Lake Forest Beach & Tennis Club, 22921 Ridge Route, Lake Forest, CA, United States
The PAC-OC will have lots of pet-related items, and many other things for sale at the Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club next door to our adoption center, on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 7-11 am. Don’t miss out!

6th Annual Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Elf Yourself 5K
2022-11-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County will be participating in the 6th annual Elf Yourself 5K and community expo at the Lake Forest Sports Park on Saturday, November 19, 2022, starting at 9 am. We will once again be running the pet parade. Past events awarded pets prizes for the Most Festive Costume, the Best Pet/Owner lookalikes, and the Best Overall costume. use the QR code on the event flyer to sign up for the 5K. See you there!

Photos with Santa 2022
2022-11-26 13:00 - 17:00 | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Santa is coming to the PAC-OC in Lake Forest again on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 1-5 pm. Don’t miss the chance to get your pets’ photos with Santa for the 2022 holiday season. It’s a great event with proceeds going to help support the PAC-OC and our pups. This year, no reservations are required. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this merry opportunity!

Best Friends National Adoption Weekend - December 9 -11, 2022
2022-12-09 - 2022-12-12 | CA
Get ready to Bring Home Happiness for the last time in 2022 with The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County and Best Friends Animal Society. This national adoption event brings together animal welfare organizations, like ours, across the country to help us all save more lives by connecting adoptable animals with their future families. Starting December 9 through December 11 2022, go to adoptocpets.org/adopt to see all of our adoptables and find your match

Holiday Fundraiser Party on the Lake
2022-12-18 16:00 - 19:00 | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Come celebrate the holidays with The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County with a holiday fundraiser at a private residence on the lake behind our Lake Forest adoption Center. We’ll have holiday food and drinks, sunset on the lake, and boat rides to view the holiday lights along the lakeshore. Meet our volunteers and other pet lovers. Share in the fun for a small donation of $25 to help support the PAC-OC as we head into 2023! Please RSVP to social@adoptocpets.org to receive all the details.

Senior and Special Needs Adoption Fair
2023-01-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Pacific City, 21010 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648, United States
We’ll be joining Unconditional Rescue at their Senior and Special Needs Community Adoption Fair on Sunday, January 29th, 2023 from 12-4 pm at Pacific City in Huntington Beach. We plan to have our special Chihuahuas TJ the Toy Hoarder and Miss Apple there to meet you. Come join the festivities.

PetStop Warehouse Adoption Event Rescheduled to March 11th
2023-03-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Pet Stop Warehouse, 27690 Santa Margarita Parkway, Unit D, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691, United States
Due to inclement weather, we have rescheduled our PetStop Warehouse event. We’re having our first PetStop Warehouse adoption event of 2023 on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 11 am – 1 pm. Come meet some of our cute young pups at PetStop Warehouse in Portola Plaza, Mission Viejo, including adorable Brandy. You may find your next family member!

Applied Medical Community Resources Expo
2023-03-30 11:30 - 15:30 | Applied Medical Building R100, 29977 Avenida de las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688, United States
We are once again excited to be participating along with other community resources in the Applied Medical Community Resources Expo on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Applied Medical, Building R100, 29977 Avenida de las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
We will have information on our services, the South County Pet Expo, and adoptable dogs. Looking forward to seeing Applied Medical team members there!

Garage Sale for the PAC-OC Pups
2023-04-15 07:00 - 12:00 | Lake Forest 1 Community, 22691 Islamare Lane, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Support our pups by attending our location at the Lake Forest 1 Community Garage Sale on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 7 am – noon. We will have a lot of great items for people and pets at 22691 Islamare Lane, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Our volunteers will be at a home just around the corner from the PAC-OC and Beach and Tennis Club. Come visit and shop. You’ll be glad you did!

South County Pet Expo 2023
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
We are planning the 2023 South County Pet Expo with the City of Lake Forest and Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Donald Wagner. This year the event will coincide with Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023. The event will be held from 10 am – 2 pm at the Lake Forest Sports Park. Mark your calendar. If you have pet-related products or services, or operate a pet-related nonprofit, contact sponsor@adoptocpets.org for booth information. See you there!
Follow our new Instagram account: @southcountypetexpo

Paintings and Paws
2023-06-03 14:00 - 17:00 | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Join us Saturday, June 3rd for a special afternoon dog adoption event and inspirational exhibition of paintings by autistic children.
Together, The Xinli Foundation and The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County are promoting awareness of children with autism and pets in need in our community. All proceeds from the paintings will go toward supporting the PAC-OC, thanks to the generosity of the Xinli Foundation.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 2pm – 5pm at The pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Ste E & F, Lake Forest, CA

Laguna Niguel Pet Palooza
2023-06-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Marina Hills Park, 24802 Marina Hills Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677, United States
We will be participating in the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce First Annual Pet Palooza event on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 9 am – 1 pm, at Marina Hills Park, 24802 Marina Hills Dr., Laguna Niguel. Come join us, other rescues, and local businesses for a fun and productive day.

Take Your Dog to Work Day Adoption Event
2023-06-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Antis Roofing and Waterproofing, 2649 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA, United States
We’re celebrating Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday, June 23, 2023 by taking some of our adoptable dogs to Antis Roofing and Waterproofing in Irvine for a visit and adoption event.

Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce Car Show 2023
2023-06-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Laguna Hills Mall, 24155 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, United States
Join the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County and some of our adoptable pups for a fun day at the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce Car Show No. 3 at Laguna Hills Mall on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 9 am – 1 pm. There will be lots of fun things to see and do.

Best Friends National Adoption Weekend June 30 - July 2, 2023
2023-06-30 00:00 - 2023-07-02 23:30 | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Looking for your new Best Friend? Go to adoptocpets.org/adopt to read all about and apply to meet our pups on June 30 – July 2, 2023, as a part of the first Best Friends National Adoption Weekend of 2023.

City of Lake Forest July 4th Parade
2023-07-04 09:30 - 12:00 | El Toro High School, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Bring your friendly pup and join us either walking the parade route or on the sidelines, to support The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County and our pups at the annual City of Lake Forest 4th of July Parade. We will be raising awareness and engaging with the community along the parade route, while showing our patriotic colors.

People's OC Dog Adoption Event
2023-07-16 11:00 - 13:00 | People’s OC, 2721 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA, 92705, United States
We are pleased to have been invited to People’s OC in Santa Ana for a special Sunday dog adoption event. We will be at their dispensary with some pups for adoption from 11 am – 1 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Come on down and meet our dogs. If you need any pet CBD items, they have them. Hope to see you there.

People's OC Popup Adoption Event
2023-07-30 11:00 - 13:00 | People’s OC, 2721 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA, 92705, United States
Everyone had so much fun at our recent People’s OC adoption event in Santa Ana, that we’ve been invited back to their Santa Ana dispensary with some pups for adoption from 11 am – 1 pm on Sunday, July 30, 2023. They’ll be sponsoring the adoption donations for dogs adopted based on meeting them at the event. Additionally, for any pet CBD items from Bailey’s or VetCBD purchased, you will receive a $1 promo unit FREE.

Biagio's Fundraiser & Farewell Party for Janet & John Dunscomb
2023-09-02 11:00 - 20:00 | Biagio’s Italian Restaurant, 24301 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Please join us for good food and great company on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 at Biagio’s Restaurant in Lake Forest. We are honoring our amazing volunteers, Janet and John Dunscomb, who are moving to the Pacific Northwest. John was one of our very first volunteers. Soon thereafter, Janet became a volunteer and elevated to a lead position with us and in the hearts of our dogs. Everyone will miss them dearly.
A group of volunteers will be gathering mid-to-late afternoon for a celebration. If you can’t join us for the party, Dine in or Take out food from 11 am – 8 pm, and Biagio’s will donate 15% of your purchase to The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, if you mention our name, or show the flyer.
