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Mission Viejo is home to Autumn and Amber, a pair of 9-month-old pug sisters up for adoption at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center. Known for their goofy personalities, the shelter offers a buy-one-get-one-free adoption fee to encourage families to adopt both siblings. Participating in California’s Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 7, the shelter will waive adoption fees for approved applicants, aiming to promote pet adoption and decrease the number of homeless animals. The center currently has 23 dogs available for adoption, making it a great opportunity for families.
Mission Viejo is currently home to a pair of 9-month-old pug sisters named Autumn and Amber, who are available for adoption at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center in Orange County. These bonded siblings have been described as a goofy duo with hilarious antics, promising to entertain their future families.
Recognizing the special bond between these sisters, the shelter is offering a buy-one-get-one-free adoption fee, which encourages prospective adoptive families to welcome both dogs into their homes. This initiative aims to promote the advantages of adopting two dogs from the same litter, including built-in companionship and a reduction in separation anxiety for both pets.
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is also participating in California’s Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 7, 2025. This annual event promotes awareness about pet adoption and seeks to reduce the number of homeless animals in communities throughout the state. During this day, families are invited to visit the center to learn more about the benefits of pet adoption and meet various animals looking for their forever homes.
On Adopt-a-Pet Day, the Mission Viejo shelter will waive all adoption fees for approved applicants, providing an excellent opportunity for families to adopt pets without financial constraints. Currently, the shelter has 23 dogs available for adoption, making this event a potentially significant opportunity for both the animals and potential new pet owners.
The shelter’s successful rescue stories underline its commitment to animal welfare. Previously, ten puppies were rescued after being thrown into a bush. They were nursed back to health and have since been successfully adopted out to new families. Remarkably, most of these puppies reunited at a puppy ice cream party to celebrate the one-year anniversary of their rescue, highlighting the joy fostered through the shelter’s efforts.
According to the shelter director, a notable 99% of all rescue stories from the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center end positively, reinforcing the shelter’s dedication to finding loving homes for animals in need.
Community members interested in adopting Autumn and Amber or other pets can visit the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center to observe the animals, gather more information, and explore the various ways they can contribute to creating a loving home for a shelter animal.
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- NBC Los Angeles: Pug Puppies Adoption
- Wikipedia: Animal Shelter
- Patch: Adopt-a-Pet Day in Mission Viejo
- Google Search: Mission Viejo animal shelter
- OC Register: Mission Viejo Shelter Party
- Google Scholar: Animal adoption benefits
- Los Angeles Times: Puppies for Adoption
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Dog Adoption
- KTLA: Live Music to Soothe Homeless Pets
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