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Health & Fitness

The Big Kids on the Block

This week, The Pet Rescue Center is pleased to be featuring our “Big Kids”, Kara and Hancho.

Kara is a 2 year-old female that was brought into The Pet Rescue Center on March 14, when her previous family had to give her up because of a “No Pit Bulls allowed” rental agreement. She had a male Labrador Retriever friend who was able to stay with the family. Kara was very sad and scared to leave her family, but has really thrived at The Pet Rescue Center.  She loves big dog play group at the center as she is friendly with other dogs. She enjoys her long walks with the volunteers each day and is happy to go on “field-trips” to various places around Orange County. She is looking for a family that will be able to continue socializing her with people and other animals. She is very good with men, women and children of all sizes.

Kara, a purebred American Pit Bull Terrier, weighs approximately 65 lbs. She is already spayed, housetrained, and up-to-date with shots. Kara just wants to love and be loved.

Hancho, a domestic short-haired 6 year-old male cat, was rescued from the county animal shelter in Orange this spring.  After being surrendered by his family, he became a favorite of the shelter staff, who made sure The Pet Rescue Center took notice of him.  He loves stretching out and playing in the cat play room, but is ready for a new home where he can get the love and attention he deserves. He enjoys snuggling and will make a great companion if given the opportunity.  

Hancho is handsome, creamed colored, and already neutered, up-to-date on shots, good with kids, dogs, and other cats.

Both Kara and Hancho deserve a second chance at a new life…please consider giving one of these pets their forever home.

All interested parties must fill out an Adoption Application, which will be reviewed to find the best possible match for the pet and for the interested family. Pets are visited by appointment only, but times are flexible. Please email Casey Oliver, Director of Operations, at The Pet Rescue Center, at adopt@thepetrescuecenter.org to arrange a meeting time. The adoption fee is $300 for dogs and $150 for cats, and includes spay/neuter, microchip, flea treatment, deworming, regular veterinary check-ups, and current vaccinations. This fee helps to defray the costs of medical care, supplies, and boarding while the animals are in their care.

The Pet Rescue Center, located inside Alicia Pet Care Center in Mission Viejo, is a 501c3 non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes pets saved from euthanasia at high-kill shelters and other at-risk situations. These pets are provided with a veterinarian-supervised, temporary sanctuary, while they work to find an adopting family for them. They have successfully saved and adopted out more than 600 dogs and cats in the past five years. To view their adoptable cats and dogs, to volunteer, or to make a donation, please visit them online at www.thepetrescuecenter.org or call 877.277.7938. You can also "like" and follow them on Facebook.

The Pet Rescue Center…Rescuing Pets, Creating Families, Saving Lives.


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