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Mutts in Need

Dog rescue in Newport Beach, CA

We are a group of volunteers in Southern California, primarily in Orange County dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned animals. We care for strays, abandoned animals, victims of abuse, and rescue most from euthanization in animal shelters across the world.

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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Mutts in Need

We'll also keep you updated on Mambo's adoption status with email updates.
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Mambo

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Male, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Trixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Trixie

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pippa's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippa

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sir Percy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sir Percy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Harvard's adoption status with email updates.
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Harvard

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tiny * Courtesy Post*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Tiny * Courtesy Post*

Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Frodo * Courtesy Post*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Frodo * Courtesy Post*

Australian Shepherd

Male, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Vivi's adoption status with email updates.
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Vivi

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Newport Beach, CA

Rescue FAQs

Southern California

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process can be found here:
http://www.muttsinneed.org/adoption-process.html

Adoption application

http://www.muttsinneed.org/adoption-application.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Mutts in Need

We'll also keep you updated on Mistletoe Butterscotch's adoption status with email updates.
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Mistletoe Butterscotch

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Valentine (C000-001)-City of Industry Location's adoption status with email updates.
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Valentine (C000-001)-City of Industry Location

Belgian Malinois

Male, 1 yr
Chino Hills, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Pomona, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Star and Moon's adoption status with email updates.
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Star and Moon

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Senior
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rody's adoption status with email updates.
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Rody

Corgi

Male, 3 yrs
Fullerton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Rat Terrier/Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Capistrano Beach, CA

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