Crime & Safety

Donate To Nonprofit This Holiday Season, Help Pets In Need

Rancho Santa Margarita residents can make a difference in the lives of animals in need in south Orange County.

Serving the communities of Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, and Laguna Hills, DAWG provides exceptional medical care and compassionate support for sick, injured, and neglected animals cared for at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.

From routine care to critical care, including specialized surgeries, homeless pets are restored to good health so they can be adopted into fabulous forever homes. Additionally, each year, donations to DAWG pay for 100% of the medical needs of the more than 200 rescued pets from overcrowded shelters and fire areas.

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Help make a difference by purchasing an ornament on DAWG’s 2024 Holiday Tree and spreading some holiday cheer to animals in need.


This press release was produced by the City of Rancho Santa Margarita. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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