Spring into Love with OC Animal Care! You’re invited to find your perfect match! Spend the day meeting adoptable pets, learning about our programs, enjoying face painting, and grabbing something tasty from local food trucks.
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11am to 4pm Where: 1630 Victory Road, Tustin, CA 92782
Adoption Specials:
Dogs over 25 lbs: adoption fee waived!
Cats 6 months+: just $50!
Don’t miss your chance to fall head over paws in love. Come visit us and take home your new companion!
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TUSTIN, Calif. (3/19/2026) – OC Animal Care is asking for the community’s help in providing adventures for their shelter dogs. Beginning March 26, 2026, members of the public can sign up to take a shelter dog on a field trip through Dog’s Day Out, a new program at OC Animal Care.
The program encourages participants to take adoptable shelter dogs on short field trips, giving the animals an opportunity to experience new environments, enjoy adventures throughout Orange County, and showcase their personalities to potential adopters.
VCA Charities reports that the increased public exposure and improved socialization dogs experience on field trips make them five to 14 times more likely to be adopted.
Dog’s Day Out Pilot Program details:
Volunteers and our community can sign up to take selected dogs on a “Dog’s Day Out” field trip Thursdays through Sundays from 8 a.m. - noon.
Participants must be 18 years or older (families may accompany them) and have an enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle.
Dogs will wear bright orange “Adopt Me” vests, and participants will carry backpacks that include water bowls, waste bags, treats, and adoption information for members of the public who meet the dog.
Dogs may visit pet-friendly parks, trails, and businesses; for the safety of our shelter pets, dog parks and interaction with other animals are not permitted.
Dog's Day Out allows residents to take select Orange County Animal Care dogs on a four-hour field trip to any pet-friendly park, business, or other location in the County. Participants must be 18 years and older, have a driver's license and an enclosed vehicle with air condition.
OC Animal Care provides all of the necessary supplies, including a bright orange vest for the dog that says "Adopt Me." Studies show dogs that participate in field-trip programs are 5 to 14 times more likely to be adopted.
OC Animal Care, sponsored by Noble Friends Foundation, hosts an annual Free* Microchip Clinic for Dogs and Cats.Our next clinic will be on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.
Free microchip clinic for the first 100 dogs and cats
Limit 2 pets per household; all pets must be 8 weeks of age+
For safety purposes, all pets must be well-socialized
Dogs must be a 6-foot leash or shorter at all times (no retractables)
Cats must be in a secure pet carrier at all times (no feral traps)
*Attendees must reside in an OC Animal Care contract city. A California ID or photo ID with a utility bill, rental/lease agreement, or similar document providing proof of residency in a contract city needed to participate in this event.
Contract cities include Anaheim, Brea, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Orange, Placentia, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda, and the County unincorporated areas.
OC Animal is excited to host an adoption event during the “New Owner”performance on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Join us for an enjoyable day of entertainment and be sure to visit our adoption booth, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet our dedicated team and some of our wonderful, adoptable dogs. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 12-5 p.m. Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626
OC Animal is excited to host an adoption event during the “New Owner”performance on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Join us for an enjoyable day of entertainment and be sure to visit our adoption booth, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet our dedicated team and some of our wonderful, adoptable dogs. We look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 12-3 p.m. Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626
OC Animal Care is excited to join PetSmart's Adoption Event on Saturday, March 28! Come meet our amazing adoptable dogs, chat with our friendly Public Education Officer, and connect with our passionate volunteer team. We can’t wait to see you there!
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. PetSmart Store #0097 2140 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92705
OC Animal Care is proud to host an information booth at the Community Healthcare and Social Services Expo, hosted by First District Supervisor Janet Nguyen, on Saturday, March 21st, at Freedom Hall in Fountain Valley. The fair will offer dental, vision, and health screenings, CalFresh/Medi-Cal enrollment, and resources from community partners. While you're there, you'll also meet members of the OC Animal Care team, learn about responsible pet ownership, view our available dog's binder, and receive giveaways.
Freedom Hall at Mile Square Park Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 16801 Euclid Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Join Fourth District Supervisor Doug Chaffee along with OC Animal Care, on Saturday, September 20th, for the Kids Fishing Derby atCarbon Canyon Regional Park!
