Lake Forest Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Pixie, Versace, Jax & More

Want to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the Lake Forest community at the same time? Maybe it’s time to adopt a pet! Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to fulfill adoptions.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home in California — and many are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for your new family member is at Muttly Crew, where Jax the dog is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. 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 put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, you might like Pixie, an American Staffordshire Terrier up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats 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: Pixie
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
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Name: Versace
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Black Labrador Retriever American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
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Name: Jax
Species: Dog
Location: Muttly Crew, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Poodle Maltipoo Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Jax came to us in terrible shape all matted and his teeth were a mess. He had a teeth cleaning/some…” Learn more

Name: Joey
Species: Dog
Location: Muttly Crew, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Description: “This little guy is just precious. He is bit shy at first but does great with everyone he meets, he…” Learn more

Name: Suzie Q SPECIAL NEEDS
Species: Dog
Location: The Little Red Dog, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Poodle Maltese Mix
Description: “Suzie Q is a 13 year old Maltipoo that weighs 11 pounds. Suzie Q is perfect for anyone looking for…” Learn more

Name: Rihanna
Species: Dog
Location: Pei People Shar Pei Rescue Inc, Lake Forest, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shar-Pei
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Rihanna is a gorgeous black, spayed female shar pei. She is about 8 years old and loves everyone (people and…” Learn more

Name: Adonis
Species: Cat
Location: Compassionate Animal Rescue For Medical Aid, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids
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: Dill
Species: Cat
Location: Compassionate Animal Rescue For Medical Aid, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “I am currently available for adoption at the Foothill Ranch Petsmart. If you’re interested in adopting me, fill out an…” Learn more

Name: Shane
Species: Cat
Location: Compassionate Animal Rescu
e For Medical Aid, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “I am currently available for adoption at the Mission Viejo Petco. If you’re interested in adopting me, fill out an…” Learn more

Name: Cuatro
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Bengal Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Cuatro was born on Nov 30th 2019, so he’s just over a year old. Super friendly, lovable. He loves to…” Learn more

Name: Bigotes
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Tabby
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “Bigotes is a large, super friendly, male kitty who just wants to hang out with you. He can be an…” Learn more

Name: Henry
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Henry is the sweetest, most cuddly lap cat you may ever meet. This sweet boy loves being with his human…” Learn more

Name: Momma Kitty
Species: Cat
Location: Southern Counties Rescue Inc, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Tabby Calico Mix
Description: “Momma Kitty (No not pregnant) is almost 4 yrs old and would make a great Kitty for a single person…” Learn more

Name: Mystery
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Meet Mystery! The name fits because no one knows her exact age or breed, but we can say that she’s…” Learn more

Name: Tobias
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: “*Needs another young confident dog* Needs a yard*Meet Tobias – the most gentle, mellow, and loving soul you will ever…” Learn more

Name: Ziggy
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Spaniel Chihuahua Mix
Description: “Are you looking for a sweet and friendly fluff ball? Ziggy might just be your guy! He is very friendly…” Learn more

Name: Chance
Species: Dog
Location: I Dot Ca Dot Re Dog Rescue, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Doberman Pinscher
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Has a high prey drive so no cats, preferebly an only dog unless very experienced with training dogs. He needs…” Learn more

Name: Loki
Species: Dog
Location: United Yorkie Rescue, Laguna Hills, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Yorkshire Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Meet Loki, an adorable 6 year old, 7 pound Yorkie boy being fostered in Laguna Hills CA. Due to COVID,…” Learn more

Name: ARYA
Species: Cat
Location: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
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Name: NESTLE
Species: Dog
Location: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Siberian Husky Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Nestle is looking for an active household with members over the age of 16. He will need an experienced handler…” Learn more

Name: Jax
Species: Cat
Location: New Beginnings For Animals, P. O. Box 2444, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Maine Coon Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Jax is a 5 year old Main Coon mix, new to our rescue. He was surrendered by his owner who…” Learn more

Name: Duncan *BACKUP APPLICATIONS ONLY*
Species: Dog
Location: New Beginnings For Animals, P. O. Box 2444, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “** WE HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS ADOPTION APPLICATIONS ON DUNCAN. WE ARE TAKING BACKUP APPLICATIONS ONLY. THERE IS AN APPROVED APPLICATION…” Learn more

Name: Jeffrey
Species: Cat
Location: New Beginnings For Animals, P. O. Box 2444, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Maine Coon Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Jefffrey is a 5 year old Main Coon mix, new to our rescue. He was surrendered by his owner who…” Learn more

Name: Sampson
Species: Cat
Location: New Beginnings For Animals, P. O. Box 2444, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Sampson and his brother were relinquished by their owner who was moving and for some reason couldn’t take the boys…” Learn more

Name: Ruby
Species: Cat
Location: New Beginnings For Animals, P. O. Box 2444, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
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Name: Diamond
Species: Cat
Location: New Beginnings For Animals, P. O. Box 2444, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Diamond and her sister Ruby are about 8 months old, and were rescued from a Facebook poster looking to rehome…” Learn more

Name: Pishi
Species: Cat
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Relleno
Species: Rabbit
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Bunny Rabbit
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Name: Tamale
Species: Rabbit
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Bunny Rabbit
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Name: Shadow
Species: Cat
Location: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic
Short Hair
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Name: Terry (Purebred Lab)
Species: Dog
Location: The Fuzzy Pet Foundation, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “No phone calls, please. Adoption inquires can be made here: [email protected] Terry is four years old, and he was brought…” Learn more

Name: Gizmo
Species: Dog
Location: Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, French Bulldog
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Gizmo is an 8 yr old neutered male french bulldog. He will do best with older children.” Learn more

Name: Einstein
Species: Cat
Location: D Dot Re Dot Am Animal Rescue, PO Box 2432, Laguna Niguel, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Hello! My name is Einstein and I’m looking for…” Learn more

Name: Leo
Species: Cat
Location: D Dot Re Dot Am Animal Rescue, PO Box 2432, Laguna Niguel, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Hello everybody, my name is Leo. I’m an…” Learn more

Name: Joei
Species: Cat
Location: D Dot Re Dot Am Animal Rescue, PO Box 2432, Laguna Niguel, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Dilute Tortoiseshell Mix
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Joei is a young energetic feline with a warm…” Learn more

Name: Raven
Species: Cat
Location: Oc Arc Orange County Animal Rescue Coalition, P.O. Box 19393, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Raven is an outgoing and energetic young cat. He is about 2.5 years old and was actually adopted from our…” Learn more

Name: Jill
Species: Cat
Location: Oc Arc Orange County Animal Rescue Coalition, P.O. Box 19393, Irvine, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Jill is a sweet and laid-back girl. She is about 2.5 years old and was actually adopted from our organization…” Learn more

Name: Opal (La Habra/Whittier Petco)
Species: Cat
Location: Cats In Need, Santa Ana, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Calico
Description: “Opal is a 7-year-old beautiful Calico. She loves to be petted and is very sweet. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Adoptions…” Learn more

Name: Henry
Species: Dog
Location: Shamrock Rescue Foundation, Santa Ana, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Chow Chow Golden Retriever Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Henry was brought into the Riverside shelter system by…” Learn more

Name: CORBIN
Species: Dog
Location: Oc Animal Care, 1630 Victory Road, Tustin, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
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Name: SNUGGLES
Species: Rabbit
Location: Oc Animal Care, 1630 Victory Road, Tustin, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Bunny Rabbit Mini Lop Mix
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Name: SEAL
Species: Dog
Location: Oc Animal Care, 1630 Victory Road, Tustin, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
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Name: Standford
Species: Dog
Location: The Zuri Pet Rescue, 32423 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Siberian Husky Mix
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Name: Stormy
Species: Dog
Location: The Zuri Pet Rescue, 32423 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
Description: “Petunia is mother” Learn more

Name: Willis
Species: Dog
Location: The Zuri Pet Rescue, 32423 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Shih Tzu Havanese Mix
Description: “Willis has an old fracture on his right front arm that we are seeking repair for. Will be seeing a…” Learn more

Name: Petunia(mom)
Species: Dog
Location: The Zuri Pet Rescue, 32423 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier
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Name: Asher
Species: Dog
Location: The Zuri Pet Rescue, 32423 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
Description: “Petunia is mother” Learn more

Name: Vader
Species: Dog
Location: The Zuri Pet Rescue, 32423 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
Description: “Petunia is mother” Learn more

Name: Phanton
Species: Dog
Location: The Zuri Pet Rescue, 32423 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
Description: “Petunia is mother” Learn more

Name: King
Species: Dog
Location: The Zuri Pet Rescue, 32423 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
Description: “Petunia is mother” Learn more

Name: Crumbs
Species: Dog
Location: The Zuri Pet Rescue, 32423 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
Description: “Petunia is mother” Learn more

Name: Dusky
Species: Dog
Location: The Zuri Pet Rescue, 32423 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
Description: “Petunia is mother” Learn more

Name: JINGE AND NINJA
Species: Cat
Location: The Ark Of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “JINGE & NINJA are 2 bonded 8 month old orange and white brothers. This is a courtesy listing. If you…” Learn more

Name: BOO BOO & YOGI
Species: Cat
Location: The Ark Of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “BOO and YOGI are 2 VERY sweet bonded 5 year old orange/white tabby brothers who owner passed away. They really…” Learn more

Name: SILK
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 Siamese Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “SILK is a gorgeous 6 month old all white female kitten with beautiful blue eyes who has just arrived and…” Learn more