OC Animal Care will be closed on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Staff will still be available to take in ill, injured/lost pets, and emergency calls for service as well as on-site to provide daily care, cleaning, and feeding for the animals at the shelter. If you need assistance, please call (714) 259-1122 and leave a message. Staff will be monitoring the line and respond as soon as possible. Regular operating hours will resume on Saturday, November 12.
Effective Wednesday, November 9, at 6 a.m., all evacuation orders will be lifted for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska Canyon in the Bond Fire burn area. Road closures will be lifted for all roadways in the Canyons at 6 a.m.
Plan Ahead and Be Prepared!
Orange County is subject to heavy rainfall this time of year which could lead to potential flooding and debris flow near burn scar areas. OC Animal Care is urging residents located in the Bond Fire burn scar areas to implement and activate their personal plan to get their pets out safely and early. Prepare now to ensure you and your pets are safe by following these steps:
Have a plan – know where your pets can go and how they’ll get there
Pack their bags – have your pet's supplies packed and ready to go
Don’t delay – Large animal owners should move their pets prior to the rain so roads are clear
Access OC Animal Care's free toolkit and resources with information available in 6 languages at www.ocpetinfo.com/edu/prepare.
To stay up to date on the rainstorm, register your cell phone for calls and texts at www.AlertOC.com.
November’s Volunteers of the Month: Tim and Ann Gribben!
OC Animal Care is very happy to announce that our Volunteers of the Month are Groomer Extraordinaires Tim and Ann Gribben! They returned to volunteering post-Covid and are setting the Grooming Room on fire! Many people may not realize how important bathing and grooming are to getting our shelter pets adopted. People want to be able to picture the shelter dog in their homes. Having a clean and fluffy appearance goes a very long way. Ann and Tim bring 30 years of professional dog grooming to OCAC and we are so grateful for their service!
Interested in volunteering for OC Animal Care? There are a number of things we always need help with each month! For more information, email VolunteerOCAC@occr.ocgov.com!
We’re excited to announce that our “Pooches on the Patio” adoption event is happening again on Saturday, November 19, 2022! Come meet some of our dogs out on the patio of our facility in Tustin from 11AM-2PM and adopt your next four-legged friend!
We’re excited to announce that our “Pooches on the Patio” adoption event is happening again on Saturday, November 5, 2022! Come meet some of our dogs out on the patio of our facility in Tustin from 11AM-2PM and adopt your next four-legged friend!
October’s Volunteer of the Month: Tracy Takatsuka!
OC Animal Care is happy to celebrate October’s Volunteer of the Month, Tracy Takatsuka! Tracy is a newer volunteer who has jumped in with both feet! She has mastered Support Services, Small Dog Playgroup, walking the big dogs, and is always willing to help out with events. Tracy joined us on our first-ever Husky Mush Pack Walk! Tracy has become a go-to volunteer for staff and her fellow volunteers. Congratulations Tracy! It’s always nice to see your smiling face around the shelter.
Interested in volunteering for OC Animal Care? There are a number of things we always need help with each month! For more information, email VolunteerOCAC@occr.ocgov.com!
Did you know that September is National Food Safety Education Month? #LetsPaws and take a look at some items that are and are not ok for your pets to eat. Human food may be yummy, but it’s not always safe to feed your pets! Use our list below as a guide when feeding your four-legged friend human treats.
OK For Pets to Eat:
Carrots
Apples
Pumpkin & Sweet Potato
Eggs
Bananas
Blueberries
Strawberries
Cooked Rice & Pasta
Green Vegetables
Cooked Turkey
Not OK For Pets to Eat:
Macadamia Nuts & Walnuts
Avocados
Grapes & Raisins
Chocolate
Coffee/Tea/Caffeine
Alcohol
Cherries
Onions
Sweets
Turkey Skin & Bones
*Other foods like peanut butter and cheese may be on a case by case basis. Make sure your peanut butter does not contain Xylitol, and do not feed your pet cheese if they are lactose intolerant.
