Aliso Viejo Pets Who Need A Home: Charlotte, Callie, Taffy & More

Want to add a new member to your family and have a positive impact on the Aliso Viejo community at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many animal shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions.

Across California, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for an adorable new companion is at New Beginnings For Animals, where Taffy the dog is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet CHARLOTTE, a Domestic Medium Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].

Name: CHARLOTTE
Species: Cat
Location: Laguna Woods Cat Club, Laguna Woods, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “THIS IS A COURTESY LISTING – PLEASE CONTACT THE OWNER BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION. THANK YOU. CHARLOTTE is a sweet…” Learn more

Name: CALLIE
Species: Cat
Location: Laguna Woods Cat Club, Laguna Woods, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Calico American Shorthair Mix
Description: “Callie, after just losing her loving mom, is looking for that perfect ‘forever’ home. As you can see, she is…” Learn more

Name: Taffy
Species: Dog
Location: New Beginnings For Animals, P. O. Box 2444, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Taffy is as sweet as her name! She is about 4 years old and weighs 37 pounds, She was living…” Learn more

Name: Indigo
Species: Cat
Location: D Dot Re Dot Am Animal Rescue, PO Box 2432, Laguna Niguel, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Calico Mix
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Indigo or “GoGo” as she likes to be…” Learn more

Name: Dutchess
Species: Cat
Location: Compassionate Animal Rescue For Medical Aid, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “I am currently available for adoption from my foster home. If you’re interested in adopting me, fill out an application…” Learn more

Name: Antonio
Species: Cat
Location: Compassionate Animal Rescue For Medical Aid, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tuxedo Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “I am currently available for adoption from my foster home. If you’re interested in adopting me, fill out an application…” Learn more

Name: Moonpie
Species: Dog
Location: Leashes Of Love Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Everyone welcome Moonpie!! Moonpie is a gorgeous chocolate brown 2-year-old female Chihuahua mix that was rescued from a hoarding situation….” Learn more

Name: Wylie
Species: Dog
Location: Leashes Of Love Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier Chihuahua Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Everyone welcome Wylie!! Wylie is a 3.5-year-old male Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua mix (?) that was rescued from a ho
arding situation…” Learn more

Name: Daniel
Species: Dog
Location: Leashes Of Love Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Everyone welcome Daniel!! Daniel is a 1.5-year-old male Chihuahua mix that weighs about 13.5 pounds. He was rescued out of…” Learn more

Name: Helka
Species: Dog
Location: Leashes Of Love Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Boxer Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Everyone welcome Helka!! Helka is a female 12-week-old Boxer/Pitbull mix that was rescued out of Mexico. Helka is ALL puppy…” Learn more

Name: Kai
Species: Dog
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Siberian Husky
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Name: Lenny
Species: Dog
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
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Name: Kassie
Species: Dog
Location: Pei People Shar Pei Rescue Inc, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Shar-Pei
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Kassie is a red mahogany female shar pei that was found as a stray in Southern California. She is a…” Learn more

Name: Snuggles
Species: Dog
Location: Muttly Crew, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Terrier Poodle Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “READ ME!! This darling girl is a cuddle bug and you guessed it, she loves to snuggle. She LOVES other…” Learn more

Name: Beauregard
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
Description: “Beauregard is the sweetest boy! He is 5 years old and is 96 pounds. He is an American Staffordshire Terrier…” Learn more

Name: Flash Gordon
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Affenpinscher
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Name: Devan
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier
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Name: Jaks-goes with Koko
Species: Dog
Location: The Pet Adoption Center Of Orange County, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Dachshund Beagle Mix
Description: “7 yr old, 13 lb Beagle/Dachshund mix Jaks and his companion Koko, came to us as victims of Covid-19. With…” Learn more

Name: Blush
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
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Name: Terra
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
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Name: Wesley
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
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Name: Amy
Species: Dog
Location: The Pet Adoption Center Of Orange County, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Terrier Dachshund Mix
Description: “Sweet 1.5 year, 11 lb Terrier mix Amy and her puppies, Barney and Betty were surrendered by their owner in…” Learn more

Name: Koko-goes with Jaks
Species: Dog
Location: The Pet Adoption Center Of Orange County, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Lhasa Apso
Description: “5 yr old, 11 lb Lhasa Apso Koko and her companion Jaks, came to us as victims of Covid-19. With…” Learn more

Name: Almond Cookie
Species: Dog
Location: The Pet Adoption Center Of Orange County, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Cairn Terrier
Description: “Meet Almond Cookie, a 2 yr old, 7 lb Cairn Terrier mix who came to us from the OC shelter….” Learn more

Name: Pablo (LBR)
Species: Dog
Location: The Pet Adoption Center Of Orange County, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Description: “Lovebugs’ Pablo, a 1 year old, 5 lb Chihuahua, was rescued from the Bakersfield shelter. The shelter notes indicated he…” Learn more

Name: Boots
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Boots is a bit shy and scared at first but she is a love bug! Once she gets to know…” Learn more

Name: Mabel
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Bombay Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Mabel loves people! She is a sweet, affectionate lap cat who just wants to be with her human all the…” Learn more

Name: Riesling
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Riesling is a silly kitty. She can be shy at first but give her a few days and she will…” Learn more

Name: FIREFLY
Species: Cat
Location: The Ark Of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “I am a 1 year old sweet gentle female tabby who was rescued from euthanasia on the last day from…” Learn more

Name: Mama Potato
Species: Cat
Location: The Ark Of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tuxedo Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “Mama Potato is a recent mom who had her own little potatoes who have all been adopted. She is a…” Learn more

Name: SHATZI
Species: Cat
Location: The Ark Of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “I am the cutest kitty ever! I give head butts and love to be close. I came from the cat…” Learn more

Name: SWISS CHOCOLATE
Species: Cat
Location: The Ark Of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “I am a 5 month old sweet fun energetic little boy looking for a playmate or lots of toy mice…” Learn more

Name: CORKY
Species: Cat
Location: The Ark Of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “My name is Corky and I am a sweet young boy. I was found by a very nice lady but…” Learn more

Name: LEIA
Species: Cat
Location: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Russian Blue Domestic Short Hair Mix
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Name: LOBO
Species: Dog
Location: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Lobo is on the shyer side and will need a nurturing home to help him build his confidence and work…” Learn more

Name: ZITI
Species: Cat
Location: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Looking for a sweet, affectionate cat that has a lot to say? Then Ziti is the one for you. He’s…” Learn more

Name: Nova
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Say hello to Nova, the meaning of her name is star. And we’re sure, she’ll be a star for her…” Learn more

Name: Sam
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier
Description: “Meet Sam! Sam is Terrier mix, about a year old, and weighs 12 pounds. He is looking for a loving…” Learn more

Name: Stella
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Shepherd
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Hi! My name is Stella and I’m a beautiful 6 month old shepherd/boxer mix. Currently, I weigh 51 pounds so…” Learn more

Name: Polly
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Meet Polly! Polly is a young chi-mix gal in search of her forever. We estimate her age to be between…” Learn more

Name: Goldie
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Golden Retriever
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “**Needs a yard**Hello my name is Goldie! I am about 11 lbs now and estimated to be around 14 weeks…” Learn more

Name: Charlie Bear
Species: Dog
Location: Lovebugs Rescue, PO Box 953, Corona Del Mar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Boxer Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION AT WWW.LOVEBUGSRESCUE.ORG IF YOU’D LIKE TO MEET ONE OF OUR LOVEBUGS: Charlie Bear is a…” Learn more

Name: Holly
Species: Chinchilla
Location: Paw Prints In The Sand Animal Rescue Inc, 220 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chinchilla
Description: “Hi! My name is Holly and I am a parkour queen! I love to jump and bounce all over the…” Learn more

Name: Buddy
Species: Dog
Location: Mutts In Need, Newport Beach, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Meet Buddy. This handsome boy is a lab/pit and such a sweet boy. He was found as a stray in…” Learn more

Name: Kenny
Species: Dog
Location: Mutts In Need, Newport Beach, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Meet Kenny. He is a one-year-old shepherd husky mix who is one of the sweetest dogs you’ll ever meet. He…” Learn more

Name: Custard
Species: Cat
Location: Oc Arc Orange County Animal Rescue Coalition, P.O. Box 19393, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Custard is a playful boy, and he will need to be in a home with another friendly cat, kitten, or…” Learn more

Name: Krackle
Species: Cat
Location: Oc Arc Orange County Animal Rescue Coalition, P.O. Box 19393, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “This young lady is affectionate and adventuresome. After running around and playing she’ll come in for a nice cuddle with…” Learn more

Name: Mika
Species: Dog
Location: Southern California Pomeranian Rescue, 14252 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Pomeranian
Description: “STILL UNDERGOING MEDICAL TREATMENT Meet Mika, fka A1830574. Mika is doing well in foster care! She seems to be potty…” Learn more

Name: Holly
Species: Dog
Location: Southern California Pomeranian Rescue, 14252 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Pomeranian
Description: “Meet Holly, Holly was found wandering the streets of Long Beach and no owner claimed her. She was skin and…” Learn more

Name: Lilly
Species: Dog
Location: Southern California Pomeranian Rescue, 14252 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Pomeranian
Description: “STILL ON MEDICAL EVALUATION not available yet. Lilly, an owner surrender, has a great temperament. She is well socialized and…” Learn more

Name: Que
Species: Dog
Location: Southern California Pomeranian Rescue, 14252 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Pomeranian
Description: “Special Needs – still being treated not available yet. Meet Que, fka A1957974. Que is a senior boy with cataracts….” Learn more

Name: Harvey
Species: Dog
Location: Southern California Pomeranian Rescue, 14252 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Pomeranian
Description: “Meet Harvey, fka A134754. Waitlist Harvey is a larger Pom and very sweet. He gets along well with other dogs…” Learn more

Name: Teddy
Species: Dog
Location: Southern California Pomeranian Rescue, 14252 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Pomeranian
Description: “STILL UNDER MEDICAL EVALUATION waitlist Meet Teddy! Teddy is an owner surrender. He is REALLY a delight, loves people and…” Learn more

Name: Zach
Species: Dog
Location: Southern California Pomeranian Rescue, 14252 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Pomeranian
Description: “Zach was surrendered by his owner as her health limited her to care for him properly. Zach is an amazing…” Learn more

Name: Bluey
Species: Dog
Location: Southern California Pomeranian Rescue, 14252 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Pomeranian
Description: “Still Going Through Medical Not Yet Available *** waitlist Meet Bluey, Bluey was surrendered by her owner, who could no…” Learn more