OC Animal Care is making the holidays FURRY & BRIGHT with waived adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and over throughout the month of December 2022.

With the goal of helping furry friends find a home for the holidays, those adopting dogs 25 pounds and over will have their adoption fee waived, which includes microchipping, vaccinations, spaying or neutering and an anti-parasite treatment. Waived adoption fees do not include licensing fees or puppies six months of age or younger.

Over 95 percent of available dogs at OC Animal Care are large breeds and nearly a third of available dogs, including those with longest lengths of stay, have medical or behavioral challenges impacting their adoptability. In November, Fifth District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett sponsored adoption fees for all shelter animals. Through Supervisor Bartlett’s generous donation, community members opened their hearts and homes to 117 dogs that were 25 pounds and over. With such successful adoption rates, OC Animal Care is excited to continue waiving adoption fees to highlight these dogs.

Adopting a dog over 25 pounds may not be possible for every person. Beginning December 10 through December 24, Supervisor Bartlett will sponsor adoption fees for cats, birds, bunnies, hamsters, and guinea pigs. Learn more about Supervisor Bartlett’s adoption sponsorship.    

The adoption promotions are available to residents of any city. With over 400 adoption visits available per week, potential adopters can schedule an adoption appointment today by calling (714) 935-6848 or drop by for a walk-in visit. Walk-ins are welcomed on a first-come, first-served basis as staffing allows. View all of our available animals!

Potential adopters are also invited to attend Pooches on the Patio every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This meet-and-greet event continues to spotlight dogs ready to find their forever homes by showing off their large and loveable personalities. Throughout December, Pooches on the Patio will feature dogs eligible for the waived adoption fee promotion.

OC Animal Care is proud to announce December’s Volunteers of the Month Tad Lewis and Jackie Wong! We met Tad and Jackie at New Volunteer Orientation in October. They relayed to us that they felt a strong desire to serve animals, and were absolutely certain that they wanted to start with our kittens. Since diligently training in our Kitten Nursery, learning strenuous cleaning protocols, and feeding our precious babies, Tad and Jackie have seamlessly become part of our Kitten Team. Their commitment to the safety and health of these babies is obvious as is their love for our smallest kittens. Congratulations Tad and Jackie! We are grateful to have you!

OC Animal Care is excited to participate in the Irvine Animal Care Center's 16th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption & Fundraiser event with adoptable pets!

Sunday, December 11
10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Address:
6443 Oak Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618

Learn more about the Home for the Holidays Adoption & Fundraiser. 

OC Animal Care's Community Outreach Team is excited to host an informational booth at the City of Brea's Tree Lighting event. Stop by to learn more about disaster preparedness, animal welfare, proper animal care, and responsible pet ownership!

Learn more about the City of Brea Tree Lighting!

OC Animal Care invites the community to Pooches on the Patio, a new meet-and-greet event for adopters to get to know dogs at the shelter before adopting. 

OC Animal Care invites the community to Pooches on the Patio, a new meet-and-greet event for adopters to get to know dogs at the shelter before adopting. Stop by the shelter, located at 1630 Victory Road in Tustin, on Saturday, November 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where a few dogs will be out on the patio ready to meet their forever family!

Now is the perfect time to bring home a new furry friend! Thanks to the generous donation from Supervisor Bartlett, all adoption fees will be waived throughout the month of November. Sponsorship includes waived adoption fee, vaccination, a certificate for free vet exam, antiparasitic treatment, spay/neuter, microchip and a bag of pet food (while supplies last).

OC Animal Care invites the community to Pooches on the Patio, a new meet-and-greet event for adopters to get to know dogs at the shelter before adopting. Stop by the shelter located at 1630 Victory Road in Tustin every Saturday, beginning October 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where a few dogs will be out on the patio ready to meet their forever family. 

To expand outreach and encourage shelter adoptions, OC Animal Care launched Pooches on the Patio and added it to the shelter’s list of regular programming to help get pets into their forever homes. Across the nation, shelters are seeing an overwhelming increase in animals, including Orange County. OC Animal Care is currently operating over capacity, which has created a critical situation for the animals and one that can’t be fixed without the community’s help. 

In honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog month, OC Animal Care will continue to waive the adoption fees for all animals through October 31, 2022. Those who have been on the fence about adopting a pet are now in a great position to fall in love with their new best friend! Each adopted animal comes with a microchip, vaccinations, spay or neutering, and an anti-parasite treatment. Waived adoption fees do not include licensing fees or puppies six months of age or younger. With over 400 adoption visits available per week, potential adopters can schedule an adoption appointment today by calling (714) 935-6848. Walk-ins are welcomed on a first-come, first-served basis as staffing allows. To view available animals at OC Animal Care, visit ocpetinfo.com. 

For more information on ways the community can support the animals at the shelter, visit ocpetinfo.com/get-involved. Those interested in providing assistance to the shelter’s efforts in caring for pets in need can easily do so by viewing OC Animal Care’s Amazon Wishlist.

Join us for Adoption Day at Pet Supply Warehouse!  

Pet Supply Warehouse  
5729 E La Palma Ave.
Anaheim Hills, California 92807
12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

OC Animal Care invites the community to Pooches on the Patio, a new meet-and-greet event for adopters to get to know dogs at the shelter before adopting. Stop by the shelter, located at 1630 Victory Road in Tustin, on Saturday, November 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where a few dogs will be out on the patio ready to meet their forever family!

Now is the perfect time to bring home a new furry friend! Thanks to the generous donation from Supervisor Bartlett, all adoption fees will be waived throughout the month of November. Sponsorship includes waived adoption fee, vaccination, a certificate for free vet exam, antiparasitic treatment, spay/neuter, microchip and a bag of pet food (while supplies last).