The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County

Rausch Physical Therapy Adoption Event
2024-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rausch Physical Therapy, 30100 Town Center Dr., Ste Y/Z, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677, United States
Come meet some of our adorable dogs for adoption at Rausch Physical Therapy, 30100 Town Center Dr., Suites Y/Z, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11 am-2 pm. Support a great local business and our rescue!

Halloween Adoption Event - Foothill Animal Hospital
2024-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Foothill Animal Hospital, 29040 Portola Parkway, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States

Wines4Canines, November 2nd, Salt Creek Wine Co.
2024-11-02 14:00 - 21:00 | Salt Creek Wine Company, 30100 Town Center Drive, Ste B-2, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677, United States
Join us for some wine, fun, friends, and fundraising at Salt Creek Wine Company in Laguna Niguel. Mention Wines4Canines and the venue will donate 10% of your purchases to The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County all day from 2-9 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024. We will be there with adoptable dogs from 2:30-4:30.

UCI Health Home for the Holidays Adoption Event
2024-11-12 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
Join us on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 10 am – 2 pm, for the UCI Health Home for the Holidays adoption event at the UCI Medical Center in Orange. We’ve got the cutest pups just waiting for their forever families. See you there!
https://www.ocpetinfo.com/
https://adoptocpets.org/adopt/

Can’t join us or already have a pet? Please consider making a donation to the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. We depend on your generosity. Without donations, we cannot keep our center open or provide for the pets in our care. On average, it costs $1,200 to care for a dog until it finds a forever home. We also have special surgeries that can cost several thousand dollars a month. Cash donations—no matter how much—are greatly appreciated.

Annual Pet Photos with Santa Fundraiser
2024-11-16 13:00 - 17:00 | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 16th for our annual Pet Photos with Santa fundraiser, at the Pet Adoption Center in Lake Forest from 1 pm – 5 pm.
Can’t join us? Please consider making a donation to the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. We depend on your generosity. Without donations, we cannot keep our center open or provide for the pets in our care. On average, it costs $1,000 to care for a dog until it finds a forever home. We also have special surgeries that can cost several thousand dollars a month. Cash donations—no matter how much—are greatly appreciated.

Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Elf Yourself 5K and Pet Parade
2024-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 23rd for the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Elf Yourself 5K and Pet Parade at the Lake Forest Sports Park.
5K starts at 9:00 am
Pet Parade is at 10:00 am
Can’t join us? Please consider making a donation to the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. We depend on your generosity. Without donations, we cannot keep our center open or provide for the pets in our care. On average, it costs $1,000 to care for a dog until it finds a forever home. We also have special surgeries that can cost several thousand dollars a month. Cash donations—no matter how much—are greatly appreciated.

Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Adoption Event
2024-12-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 23131 Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Our friends at the Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest have invited us in for a Holiday Adoption Event on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 12 – 2 pm at 23131 Lake Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630. They’ve got a great restaurant that is open for lunch from 12-4 pm. Come meet our adorable, adoptable pups, hang out, and enjoy some food and drinks to celebrate the holidays!

Meet our pups at Hala's Paws in Ladera Ranch on Saturday, January 11th!
2025-01-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Hala’s Paws – Ladera Ranch, 1101 Corporate Dr. Suite A3, Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694, United States
The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County will be at Hala’s Paws in Ladera Ranch on January 11th, from 11am-2pm, doing dog adoptions! Come to Hala’s Paws to ADOPT your next furry family member!
Can’t join us or already have a pet? Please consider making a donation to the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. We depend on your generosity. Without donations, we cannot keep our center open or provide for the pets in our care. On average, it costs $1,200 to care for a dog until it finds a forever home. We also have special surgeries that can cost several thousand dollars a month. Cash donations—no matter how much—are greatly appreciated.

Dog Adoptions at Furly's Anniversary Event in Lake Forest, February 1, 2025
2025-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Furly’s Pet Supply, 26321 Dimension Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Furly’s Adoption event, 10 am – 1 pm, February 1, 2025
Join us as a last-minute addition to Furly’s Pet Supply’s 11th Anniversary Celebration, this Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm at 26321 Dimension Dr, Lake Forest. We’ve got some adorable adoptable pups just waiting to meet you.

Meet our pups at Pet Evolution – Irvine, 11-2 on Saturday, February 1st!
2025-02-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Pet Evolution – Irvine, 3965 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA, 92602, United States
Join us on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 11 am – 2 pm, for our monthly dog adoption event at Pet Evolution in Irvine. We have some cute pups just waiting for their forever families. See you there!

Can’t join us? Please consider making a donation to the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. We depend on your generosity. Without donations, we cannot keep our center open or provide for the pets in our care. On average, it costs $1,200 to care for a dog until it finds a forever home. We also have special surgeries that can cost several thousand dollars a month. Cash donations—no matter how much—are greatly appreciated.

Meet our pups at Hala’s Paws in Ladera Ranch on Saturday, February 8th!
2025-02-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Hala’s Paws – Ladera Ranch, 1101 Corporate Dr. Suite A3, Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694, United States
The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County will be at Hala’s Paws in Ladera Ranch on February 8th, from 11am-2pm, doing dog adoptions! Come to Hala’s Paws to ADOPT your next furry family member!
Can’t join us? Please consider making a donation to the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. We depend on your generosity. Without donations, we cannot keep our center open or provide for the pets in our care. On average, it costs $1,200 to care for a dog until it finds a forever home. We also have special surgeries that can cost several thousand dollars a month. Cash donations—no matter how much—are greatly appreciated.

Furlys Dog Adoptions, Saturday, February 22, 12-2:30 pm
2025-02-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Furly’s Pet Supply, 26321 Dimension Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States

Meet our pups at Hala’s Paws in Ladera Ranch on Saturday, March 8th @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm!
2025-03-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Hala’s Paws – Ladera Ranch, 1101 Corporate Dr. Suite A3, Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694, United States
The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County will be at Hala’s Paws in Ladera Ranch on March 8th, from 11am-2pm, for our monthly dog adoption event! Come to Hala’s Paws to ADOPT your next furry family member!
Can’t join us? Please consider making a donation to the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. We depend on your generosity. Without donations, we cannot keep our center open or provide for the pets in our care. On average, it costs $1,200 to care for a dog until it finds a forever home. We also have special surgeries that can cost several thousand dollars a month. Cash donations—no matter how much—are greatly appreciated

Meet our pups on Saturday, March 15th @ Just Food For Dogs in Tustin from 11am-2pm!
2025-03-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Just Food For Dogs Tustin, 3037 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA, 92780, United States
The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County will be at Just Food For Dogs in Tustin on Saturday, March 15th, from 11am-2pm, for a special dog adoption event! Come to Just Food For Dogs to ADOPT your next furry family member!
Just Food for Dogs is located at 3037 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA.
Can’t join us? Please consider making a donation to the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. We depend on your generosity. Without donations, we cannot keep our center open or provide for the pets in our care. On average, it costs $1,200 to care for a dog until it finds a forever home. We also have special surgeries that can cost several thousand dollars a month. Cash donations—no matter how much—are greatly appreciated!

Meet our pups at "Bark Madness" at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott on Saturday, March 29th at 3:30pm!
2025-03-29 15:30 - 17:30 | Laguna Cliffs Marriott, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Park, CA, 92629, United States
The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County will be at “Bark Madness” at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott on Saturday, March 29th, at 3:30pm! Come ADOPT your next furry family member!
“Bark Madness” will take place at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA.
Can’t join us? Please consider making a donation to the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. We depend on your generosity. Without donations, we cannot keep our center open or provide for the pets in our care. On average, it costs $1,200 to care for a dog until it finds a forever home. We also have special surgeries that can cost several thousand dollars a month. Cash donations—no matter how much—are greatly appreciated!

Petsmart National Adoption Week Adoptions - Sunday, March 30, 2025 12-3pm
2025-03-30 12:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart Rancho Santa Margarita, 30515 Avenida de Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688, United States
Come celebrate PetSmart’s National Adoption week with our adoptable pups at the Rancho Santa Margarita PetSmart on Sunday, March 30, 2025. We’ll be there from Noon – 3 pm. Hope to see you there!
If you can’t adopt, please consider donating to support our efforts.

Meet our pups at Hala's Paws in Ladera Ranch on Saturday, April 12th from 11am-2pm!
2025-04-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Hala’s Paws – Ladera Ranch, 1101 Corporate Dr. Suite A3, Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694, United States
The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County will be at Hala’s Paws in Ladera Ranch on April 12th, from 11am-2pm, for our monthly dog adoption event! Come to Hala’s Paws to ADOPT your next furry family member!
Hala’s Paws is located at 1101 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch, CA.
Can’t join us? Please consider making a donation to the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County. We depend on your generosity. Without donations, we cannot keep our center open or provide for the pets in our care. On average, it costs $1,200 to care for a dog until it finds a forever home. We also have special surgeries that can cost several thousand dollars a month. Cash donations—no matter how much—are greatly appreciated!

☮️ South County Pet Expo, Saturday, April 26, 2025 10 am - 2 pm
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Join us for the South County Pet Expo at the Lake Forest Sports Park and come meet some of our furry friends!
Be sure to dust off your colorful tie-dye t-shirts and groovy sunglasses because this year’s event will be 60’s-themed.
Pet Expo sponsor letter 2025
South County Pet Expo Sponsorship Form 2025 (fillable)
(Sponsorships due by April 16th)
Pet Expo Clinic Flyer 2025

Meet our pups at Furly’s, Saturday, May 24, from 11 am – 2 pm!
2025-05-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Furly’s Pet Supply, 26321 Dimension Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
We’ll be at Furly’s Pet Supply in Lake Forest on May 24th for our latest adoption event! Come meet the PAC-OC pups from 11 am – 2 pm. Here’s your chance to meet your next family member and new best friend!
Furly’s Pet Supply: 26321 Dimension Drive, Lake Forest, 92630

Join us at PetSmart Rancho Santa Margarita, Saturday, May 31st from 11 am – 2 pm
2025-05-31 11:00 - 14:00 | PetSmart Rancho Santa Margarita, 30515 Avenida de Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688, United States
Our amazing pups are waiting for you! Our latest adoption event is at PetSmart in Rancho Santa Margarita, Saturday, May 31st from 11 am – 2 pm. See you there!

Special Adoption Event - RSM Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Zuri Pet Spa & Resort, Thurs. June 5th 4pm-5pm
2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Zuri Pet Spa & Resort, 30202 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688, United States
Join us for an adoption event in conjunction with the RSM Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony at Zuri Pet Spa and Resort in Rancho Santa Margarita! This special event takes place Thursday, June 5th from 4pm-5pm. Come join the fun and meet your new best friend!
30202 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, 92688

Group Training Classes Available at the PAC-OC
2025-07-06 15:45 - 16:45 | The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, 24331 Muirlands Blvd, Suites E & F, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Sign up for group classes with our certified dog trainer, Maya Mitchell from Paws and People OC! The five week-long series of classes will be held at the PAC-OC in Lake Forest on Sundays at 3:45 pm.
For more information and to sign up, click on the link here: Basic Manners Class Sign Up
Or contact Maya at pawsandpeopleOC@gmail.com.

Corona del Mar Third Thursday Adoption event
2025-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Corona Del Mar Animal Hospital, 2948 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA, 92625, United States
This Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 5-8 pm, stop by Corona del Mar Animal Hospital during the Corona del Mar Third Thursday community street event, to meet PAC-OC pups Maia and Princess. We’ll also have information on our other services, and a donation bin for a pet food pantry in conjunction with RSM Cares.

Kija Hair Salon Adoption Event and Fundraiser
2025-07-20 15:00 - 2025-07-21 00:00 | Kija Hair Salon, 13925 Yale Ave. #150, Irvine, CA, 92620, United States
Don’t miss this special event!
We’re bringing some of our adoptable dogs to Kija Hair Salon, 13925 Yale Ave, #150, Irvine, CA 92620, on Sunday, July 20th from 11 am – 2 pm.
Besides meeting our pups, Kija is offering discounts on some of their services with $10 per service donated to us that day.
Event specials:

Single Color Gel Manicure: $30 (originally $40)
Men’s Haircut: $25 (originally $35)

Exclusive Shopping Event at Veronica Beard Fashion Island
2025-08-30 13:00 - 18:00 | Veronica Beard, 587 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, United States
If you love fashion and shopping for a good cause, come visit us at Veronica Beard in Fashion Island on Saturday, August 30th from 1pm -6pm. Shop the fall line and 15% of the proceeds from this special event will go to the PAC. Come meet us – we will be there to provide information on our PAC pups and where to meet them at upcoming adoption events!
Please RSVP to FashionIslandRSVP@veronicabeard.com

Fur-Ever Friends Fall Fest & Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, October 11th
2025-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, United States
Learn, adopt, and celebrate the fall season! Join us for an open house at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Saturday, October 11th from 11 am to 3 pm for a day furry fun for the whole family!
