Giving Tuesday 2020

As we give thanks for all the dogs we have been able to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome, we recognize the International Day of Giving. It’s Giving Tuesday! While 2020 has been a difficult year for all, we work within...

December 1, 2020 at 4:36 am read more

September 26, 2020 PetStop Warehouse Adoption Event

We are having our first COVID-19 compliant dog adoption event on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 11 am – 1 pm at PetStop Warehouse in Portola Plaza, 27690 Santa Margarita Parkway, Ste D, Mission Viejo. We will be wearing...

September 25, 2020 at 5:46 pm read more

COVID-19 Update – Online Adoptions

The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County is closed to the public until the State of California Stay at Home order and CDC guidelines change. We are still taking in and adopting small dogs. If you are interested in...

May 13, 2020 at 2:33 pm read more

Meet a Pup by Appointment

For the wellbeing of our volunteers and customers, beginning Monday March 16th, the PAC-OC will arrange meet and greets between potential adopters and individual pups by appointment only—AFTER we receive an adoption application. Please download the application to your...

March 15, 2020 at 5:27 pm read more

Special Hours Friday 3/6

Due to an offsite meeting we will be open from 4:00-7:00 PM today. If you’re ready to adopt, come see us and meet our pups then!

March 6, 2020 at 4:15 am read more

Sponsors & Booth Sign-up – 2020 South County Pet Expo

It’s time to sign up if you want to sponsor or have a booth! 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...

February 8, 2020 at 5:23 am read more

Volunteer for the Pups in 2020!

Want to give back to the community and help pups-in-need? We’re actively recruiting volunteers for shifts at our Lake Forest adoption center, as well as remote work. Our next Volunteer Orientation & Training is Monday, February 3rd and Saturday,...

December 25, 2019 at 1:58 pm read more