We’re Here for You
OC Animal Care:
(714) 935-6848
After Hours Pick-up:
(714) 935-7158
Visit Us on the Web:
www.ocpetinfo.com
OC Youth Gives Back
Community Service Projects
The community of Orange County has been making a difference for the
animals of OC Animal Care (OCAC) one project at a time. Perhaps the
most exciting impact has been made by local groups of youth volunteers.
With special projects Orange County’s youth have been making a
difference in a big way. These projects have ranged from making
promotional signs for individual animals, to holding a donation drive
for blankets and other animal care supplies. OCAC has been overjoyed with
the impact youth have made for their animals and would like to highlight
a few outstanding projects of 2007.
Love Ame Project 2007
One special teen, Amelia Kweitko organized her own ‘
Love
Ame Project 2007’ to collect blankets for the animals of OCAC. Amelia was
able to gather over 50 blankets by collecting donations from family,
friends and neighbors in her community. After collecting the blankets
she marked each one with a heart signed by her, laundered and folded
them with care. Then she found the oldest and youngest dogs in the
shelter to present them with handmade blankets to bring them comfort
during their stay at OCAC. Amelia has plans to continue the project on a
yearly basis and has already begun collecting for next year’s drive. She
hopes each year she will have the opportunity to impact more animals at
OCAC.
Quinten’s Second Chance
One special cat got his second chance when Girl Scout Troop #265 and OCAC
veterinary staff were able to provide him with a surgery to improve his
quality of life and make him available for adoption. Quinten came to OCAC
as a stray with multiple fractures of his back left leg. He quickly won
the hearts of OCAC staff with his playfulness and soft purr. Girl Scout
Troop #265 graciously donated 80 cents per box of cookies they sold to
contribute to the costs of Quinten’s surgery. After OCAC veterinary staff
amputated his leg he made a quick recovery and was ready to find a
forever home.
A Well Earned Award
Another eager Girl Scout Troop #459 partnered with OCAC for the
completion of their Girl Scout Bronze Award. Each girl within the troop
completed 15 hours of service with OCAC to receive their award. Their
contributions to OCAC included: handmade decorations for the OCAC Pet Fair
event, hand sewn bandanas for adopted dogs, signs to promote the
adoptable shelter animals, and finally a $150 donation from cookie sales
to provide medical treatment for a special needs animal. Congratulations
Troop #459 on your well earned Bronze Award!
A Birthday Wish for Animals
For Destiny’s 7th birthday she had a wish to help animals in need by
throwing an animal themed birthday party. She asked her party guests to
make
a donation in her name to animals rather than give her a birthday gift.
During her party Destiny shared stories of animals in need and provided
ways for her guests to offer assistance to shelter animals. After
collecting over $450 Destiny was eager to donate the collection to the
animals of OCAC. Destiny has a huge heart and love for animals!
The year 2007 has begun with a bang in community service. With
outstanding projects such as these and many others, the youth of Orange
County are definitely making an impact for the humane treatment of
animals. For more information on Community Service Projects call Lindsey
Sevigny, Public Education Officer at (714) 935-6301.
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They Came, They Saw, They Adopted
America’s Family Pet Expo
What do you get when you combine thousands of animal lovers with
thousands of adorable animals? Well, if you attended this year’s Pet
Expo
at the Orange County Fairgrounds, you might have taken home one of the
nineteen animals Orange County OC Animal Care (OCAC) brought for
adoption. The goals of the Pet Expo - adoption, education and fun - were
exceeded due to the efforts of many dedicated people.
The hard working staff at OCAC made it possible for one bird, two
rabbits, seven cats and nine dogs to find new forever homes during the
Pet Expo. Additionally the wide selection of multi-language educational
materials enabled attendees to learn about subjects such as indigenous
wildlife, spaying and neutering and disaster preparation for pets.
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Adopt-a-Pet
Orange County Animal Care
Center
Orange County Animal Care
Services makes every effort to promote all of the wonderful animals we
have available for adoption. At the time of publication, these animals
were in need of lifelong homes. All adopted animals are spayed/neutered,
vaccinated, and microchipped prior to leaving the shelter. If you are
interested in adopting a pet, please visit us online at
www.ocpetinfo.com, or simply come
down to the
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Deena
ID#: A0826074
Sex: Spayed
Age: 5 years
Breed: Chihuahua
I am a super cute girl who loves people! |
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Buddy
ID#: A0826287
Sex: Neutered
Age: 6 years
Breed: Domestic
shorthair
I am a cool cat with a great personality! |
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Melody
ID#: A0829155
Sex: Female
Age: 1 year
Breed: Shorthair rabbit
I am a friendly girl who loves treats! |
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Sugar Baby
ID#: A0828433
Sex: Spayed
Age: 7 months
Breed: Cocker spaniel mix
I am a friendly little pup who enjoys kids! |
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Angel
ID#: A0829337
Sex: Female
Age: 1 year
Breed: Siamese
I love to cuddle and I get along well with other cats! |
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Doodle
ID#: A0822957
Sex: Female
Age: 7 months
Breed: Angora rabbit
I am a silly bunny who loves to play! |
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4th of July
Fun for you but not your pets!
Fireworks
displays on the 4th of July are spectacular and enjoyed by almost
everyone. Unfortunately, what appeals to us terrifies most animals.
Every year hundreds of pets run away trying to escape the loud noises
and flashes of light from the fireworks outside. Because the sense of
hearing of animals is much more sensitive than ours, the noise of the
fireworks usually scares and annoys them. There are things you can do to
help your pet get through the night of festivities.
If your dog or cat is normally kept outside you should consider bringing
them in the house or the garage until after the fireworks shows. There
have been cases of dogs running through glass patio doors or jumping
through windows to escape. A room with the blinds or curtains closed,
the light off and a spot for the animal to hide is ideal. Some people
stay with their pets to reassure and comfort them during the shows.
Another suggestion would be to board your pet at a veterinary or
boarding facility. Some people hire pet sitters to stay with their dog
or cat. If your pet seems extraordinarily sensitive to fireworks your
veterinarian may prescribe a mild sedative for them that night.
Finally,
make sure your pet has a collar with current contact information and a
microchip. If they run away, having these items will ensure you can be
notified by anyone who finds them. Animals found without identification
will most likely be taken to a shelter. Make sure to visit all local
shelters when searching for your lost animal. Someone who lives in the
jurisdiction of a shelter might take an animal there and not the
jurisdiction of the shelter where they found it. The Internet can be a
good source of information when looking for your pet. Shelters
take pictures of found animals and post them on their web sites. Your
pet will most likely not enjoy the 4th of July fireworks, but you can
make sure they will be safe.
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Katie’s Korner
Is your dog's chewing habit getting expensive? Try these simple tips to
teach your dog what to chew on.
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Keep items you don't want in your
dog's
mouth out of his reach or secured in a safe place.
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Provide lots of appropriate chew toys for your dog
at all times. Make sure to praise him when he uses them.
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Don't confuse your dog by offering him shoes or
socks to play with.
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When you are not at home, confine your dog to a
safe place that's "dog proof" with plenty of appropriate chew toys.
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If and only if you catch your dog chewing up
something of value, distract him with a loud noise and then give him
one of his own toys to chew on. Never correct your dog for chewing
up something after the fact.
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Don’t forget your pets this fire season!
Fire Season Safety for
Pets
Taking care of your pet’s needs is part of your daily routine. But, in
the event of a fire, do you know what to do so your pet will be safe? If
you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your
pet is to evacuate them, too. Leaving pets be
hind,
even if you try to create a safe place for them, is likely to result in
them being injured, lost, or worse. So prepare now for the day when you
and your pets may have to leave your home with very little notice.
How will you evacuate safely with your pet?
Plan your pet’s safe evacuation in advance. It’s important to keep
household pets inside during days of high fire danger so they are on
hand in case of evacuation. Make sure your pet is always wearing tags
and is microchipped and keep your contact information current. Put pet
alert fire rescue decals on your windows. Obedience-trained dogs will be
more likely to cooperate with their owner during an evacuation and
ensuing chaos. If possible, make sure your pet is used to traveling in a
car from an early age. Remember your pet’s usual hiding and sleeping
places. During a fire, they'll be scared, and are likely to hide in
their favorite retreats. If possible, escort your pet to safety on a
leash, or in a crate or cage. Pets can suffer from serious smoke
inhalation in a matter of minutes, and may burn their fur or feathers,
so pay close attention to your pet during and after a fire.
Where will you evacuate to with your pet?
Remember that most disaster shelters cannot accept pets. It may be
difficult, if not impossible, to find shelter for your animals in the
midst of a fire, so plan ahead. Do not wait until a fire strikes to do
your research. Ask family and friends outside of your area if they could
temporarily shelter your pets. Prepare a list of veterinarians and
boarding facilities outside of your area that could shelter your pets
and include 24-hour phone numbers. Check with hotels and motels outside
of your area about their pet policies.
What will you bring with you to take care of your pet away from home?
Planning ahead and stocking up on supplies is essential. Pack a pet
evacuation kit that includes food, can opener and spoon, water,
medications, cage or carrier labeled with your contact information,
blanket, towel, favorite toys and treats, leash and collar with current
identification tags, muzzle, no-spill food and water dishes, pet first
aid kit, comb and brush, copies of veterinary records, proof of
ownership and microchip paperwork in water proof document holder,
plastic bags for pet waste, and disinfectant wipes.
Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can
count.
In turn, they depend on us for their safety and well-being.
Please help your pet
be prepared!
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Mobile Adoption & Shelter Events
June, July, August
Animal
Care Services is always looking for ways to promote adoptable animals
and bring them into the public eye. One way that we do this is through
our participation in local community events. Each week we prepare
animals at our shelter to go out into the public and potentially find a
new home. Mobile adoptions are a great way to promote animals, provide
information to the public, and inform our local communities of the
services we provide. Here is a list of the upcoming mobile events in
which OCAC will be participating:
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Saturday, June 2, 2007 : C.O.P.S. Expo, Mobile
Adoptions (11 am - 5 pm) The Block in Orange.
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Saturday, June 9, 2007: Tustin Police Dept. Open
House, Mobile Adoptions (11 am - 3 pm), Tustin.
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Sunday, June 10, 2007 : Family Pet Day, Mobile
Adoptions (12 am - 4 pm) Lake Forest.
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Saturday, June 16, 2007 : Mobile Adoptions (11 am
- 3 pm) PetSmart Fullerton.
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Sunday, June 17, 2007: Mobile Adoptions (11 am - 3
pm) PetSmart Brea.
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Saturday, June 23, 2007: Mobile Adoptions (11 am
- 3 pm) PetSmart Lake Forest.
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Saturday, June 30, 2007: Mobile Adoptions (11 am -
3 pm) PetSmart Rancho Santa Margarita.
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Saturday, July 7, 2007: Mobile Adoptions (11 am -
3 pm) PetSmart Lake Forest.
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Saturday, July 7, 2007: Volunteer Orientation (10
am - 11 am) OC Animal Care, Orange.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007: Volunteer Orientation (6
pm - 7 pm) OC Animal Care, Orange.
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Saturday, July 14, 2007: Mobile Adoptions (11 am -
3 pm) PetSmart Aliso Viejo.
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Saturday, July 21, 2007 : Family Campout (7 pm - 8
pm ) Aliso Viejo Family Resource Center.
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Sunday, July 22, 2007: Mobile Adoptions (11 am - 3
pm) PetSmart Brea.
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Saturday, July 28, 2007 Mobile Adoptions (11 am -
3 pm) Cypress Festival.
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Sunday, July 29, 2007: Mobile Adoptions (11 am - 3
pm) PetSmart Fullerton.
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Celebrating Success
OC Animal Care'
Success Stories
Orange County OC Animal Care takes great pride in promoting our
success in adopting our animals to lifelong homes. We often receive
updates from visitors that tell us heart warming stories of how they
were either reunited with their lost pet, or had found the perfect
companion to take home. Here is a story of a cat named Jade who has
found her forever home.
This is the best kitty in the whole wide world! We came to the shelter
to loo
k
for a kitten, although we were a bit early for “kitten season.” We had
previously put our cat (Rudy) to sleep because he had cancer. Now we
were ready for another kitty to love. Almost immediately when we walked
into the cat trailer we heard a banging on a cage. And then a little cry
“mew.” The source was this tiny black and white cat with magnificent
green eyes. She was rubbing her head on the cage door and just wanted
attention. She was purring all the time; we loved her so much that we
adopted her. She has been one of the best cats we have ever had! Thank
you so much for adding more love to our family!
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07, “Take a walk on the wild
side,” was held on
Saturday, May 19th at the Animal Care Center in Orange. This year’s
event showcased hundreds of adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits and exotic
animals, and adopted out more than 80 animals – nearly 20% more than
last year’s fair! Adopters of the day were provided goody bags from Girl
Scout Troops 459 and 1360, and a photo keepsake with their new forever
friend. The first 20 dog adoptions of the day were given a handcrafted
doghouse donated by Bark Busters.
information on animals and were
enjoyed by all who attended.