OC Animal Care Immediate Need of Dog Fosters During Local State of Emergency

Foster Photo

Due to the ongoing local state of emergency directly across the street from the facility, OC Animal Care is asking for immediate help from our community. The shelter is in need of foster homes for medium and large size dogs, for at least two weeks, in an effort to reduce the number of animals on campus.


Since the recent fire of the north hangar at the former Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, OC Animal Care has taken every precaution, including modifying operations, to ensure the continued safety of the animals in our care, staff, volunteers, and community visitors.


OC Animal Care currently has over 300 dogs. The shelter team has done a remarkable job pivoting to indoor adoption visits and ramping up in-kennel enrichment efforts. In an abundance of caution related to the ongoing incident however, the dogs have been moved to the indoor portion of their kennel and can no longer go out for walks or play outside.


OC Animal Care is asking the community to open their heart and home to a shelter dog for the next two weeks. OC Animal Care will provide each foster family with a starter kit containing food and basic supplies including a leash, collar, and tags for your temporary housemate.


Please contact OCACPrograms@occr.ocgov.com to become an emergency dog foster. All dogs are spay/neutered, microchipped, current on DHPP-Bordetella and Rabies vaccines, dewormed, and current on flea preventative.


The community can also help by donating Kong toys to keep the dogs occupied while indoors in their shelter kennel. Our shelter accepts donations in person daily from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or through our Amazon Wishlist.


Because OC Animal Care continues to be severely impacted by the fire, the shelter is imploring the community to find positive solutions to shelter surrender at this time. OC Animal Care has many resources for pet owners who may be struggling with caring for their pet including:
• Low-cost pet clinics
• Training resources
• Pet food service list of local pet food banks

Most importantly, if you find a lost or stray pet, OC Animal Care asks for your help in locating their family by reporting to your local animal control agency, checking with neighbors, and posting found information on social media sites, community forums, and Nextdoor. The shelter has education tips available for anyone who has found or lost a pet.

SPANISH / CHINESE / KOREAN / VIETNAMESE

OC Animal Care Shelter Advisory #2

OCAC Shelter Advisory_2

In response to local state of emergency related to the Tustin Hangar Incident, and in an abundance of caution, OC Animal Care will continue to implement the following modifications to ensure the safety of our animals, staff, volunteers, and community visitors. For a full list of programs and services, please visit our website at ocpetinfo.com or call 714-935-6848.

 As a reminder, our Adoption Hours are 11 AM to 5 PM. To schedule an adoption visit, call our main line at (714) 935-6848, and mention the Animal ID# for any specific animal you might be interested in. We have many adoptable pets looking for their forever homes!

OC Animal Care Shelter Advisory

OC Animal Care Shelter Advisory

In light of direction issued by the County Public Health Officer, and in an abundance of caution, OC Animal Care will be implementing the following modifications to ensure the safety of our animals, staff, volunteers, and community visitors. For a full list of programs and services, please visit our website at ocpetinfo.com or call 714-935-6848.

As a reminder, our Adoption Hours are 11 AM to 5 PM. To schedule an adoption visit, call our main line at (714) 935-6848, and mention the Animal ID# for any specific animal you might be interested in. We have many adoptable pets looking for their forever homes!

Villa Park Halloweenfest

OC Animal Care is excited to attend Villa Park's Halloweenfest on Saturday, October 28, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.  While you're there, you meet members of the OC Animal Care team, learn pet responsibility, and receive giveaways.

Villa Park Town Center
17767-17871 Santiago Blvd.
Villa Park, CA 

UCI Health Pet Adoption Event

OC Animal Care is excited to take part in UCI's Health Pet Adoption Event.  While you're there, you'll meet members of our OC Animal Care team, see some of our adoptable pets, receive giveaways, and informational resources.

UCI Medical Center -Douglas Hospital
Friday, November 17, 2023, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

101 City Drive, Orange, CA 92868

Glidewell Dental Annual Health and Benefits Fair

OC Animal Care is excited to attend Glidewell Dental's Annual Health and Benefits Fair, on Thursday, November 16.  Join us, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., to meet our public education officers, learn about responsible pet ownership, and so much more.

Glidewell Dental
4141 MacArthur Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92660

Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic

OC Animal Care is teaming up with H.E.A.R.T. and Noble Friends to bring you a special event!

We're offering FREE rabies vaccines to the first 100 people who sign up for an appointment. Your furry friends' safety is our priority, and we want to ensure they're protected against this deadly disease.

Visit www.heart4pets.org for more information and to make a reservation. 

Rabies Day 2023

Littles on the Lawn

Littles on the Lawn is a new adoption event that will feature once-nervous small pups that have graduated into confident companions ready to find their forever family. This event is held every Wednesday and Saturday at the OC Animal Care shelter.

Littles on the Lawn
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