Held 8AM-10AM the second Saturday of every month. All pet owners in need are welcome!

*Dog, Cat, Rabbit, and Bird food while supplies last.*

See attached flyer for more details.

*Adoptions are by appointment and provided through sponsored vouchers. 30 vouchers are available and apply to kittens, cats, and rabbits only. Vouchers are limited to one per household and will go live on MAY 6, 2022, AT 10 AM ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. Pet adoptions continue to be available all day after all 30 vouchers are claimed for all animals, including dogs, hamsters, etc. for a fee.

Link for the adoption voucher: https://form.jotform.com/221175118282148 

Did you find a fledgling or a baby bird? #LetsPaws and take a look at what to do!

FIRST, SEE IF THE BABY BIRD HAS VISIBLE INJURIES
(UNABLE TO FLUTTER WINGS, BLEEDING, WEAK, OR ATTACKED BY ANOTHER ANIMAL).
IF IT APPEARS INJURED, CALL OC ANIMAL CARE AT (714) 935-6848.

What is a Nestling?

Nestlings are baby birds unfeathered, or covered in fluffy down. Nestlings will not survive long out of the nest.

What should you do if you find a Nestling?

· If easy to locate and safe to do so, place the nestling back in the nest.

· Observe from a distance for an hour to ensure its parents return.

· Don’t worry! Birds have a poor sense of smell, so handling a young bird will not cause its parents to abandon it.

What is a Fledgling?

Fledglings are feathered juvenile birds typically seen 1-2 days hopping on the ground. Parents are likely still feeding and watching it from a short distance away.

What should you do if you find a Fledgling?

· If in a dangerous or exposed location, gently herd the fledgling to nearby bushes or shelter.

· Observe from a distance for an hour to ensure its parents return.

· Removing a fledgling from the wild is an absolute last resort. Fledglings may appear dainty, but they are tougher than they look!

From 8am-10am at OC Animal Care in Tustin - All pet owners in need welcome!

Dog, Cat, Rabbit, and Bird food while supplies last.

See attached flyer for more details.

With Easter right around the corner, let’s take a look at some Pet Safety Tips for the holiday:

• Resist the Urge to get a pet on impulse. Bunnies, chicks, ducks, and other small animals are adorable, but they quickly grow into adults and require specialized daily care.
• Easter decorations, such as plastic grass, are dangerous to animals if ingested. Play it safe and use tissue paper instead!
• Many types of lilies, including Easter Lilies, are severely toxic to cats and can be fatal if ingested.
• Remember where you hid your plastic and real eggs so your pet doesn’t ingest them!
• Don’t leave your chocolate at paws reach!

For more Pet Safety Tips, visit our Let’s Paws page here.

April’s Volunteer of the Month: Barbara Van Rooyan!

Congratulations to our April Volunteer of the Month! She has been volunteering for 4 years and 11 months. She has been a stalwart in Small Dog Playgroup and upon realizing that we were in dire need of big dog walkers, she stepped right up to the plate, faithfully waking her favorite “creampuffs”. Barbara has been a Greeter as well, and a reliable volunteer at Special Events. She recently signed up to feed bottle baby kittens too! We love Barbara’s indomitable spirit and her passion for animals. Thank you, Barbara, you are a jewel!

Interested in volunteering for OC Animal Care? We have modified opportunities available such as volunteering at our monthly Pet Food Pantry events or getting a group together to make no-sew kitten blankets. There are a number of things we always need help with each month! For more information, email our Volunteer Coordinator, Dawn, at Dawn.Maestas@occr.ocgov.com!

Effective Monday, March 28, at 4 p.m., the Evacuation Order will be downgraded to an Evacuation Warning for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska Canyon in the Bond Fire burn area. The Evacuation Warning will expire at midnight.

To report storm-related issues with a County road or flood control channel, call the Orange County Public Works Storm Center 714-955-0200 during standard business hours and 714-955-0333 during flash flood events and emergencies when OC Public Works’ Department Operations Center is activated.

Any person with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs requiring evacuation assistance should call Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000.

Any persons with questions related to the Evacuation Order may contact the County of Orange Emergency Hotline at 714-628-7085.
The Library of the Canyons will remain closed.
A map with detailed depictions of the areas under voluntary evacuation warning can be found at www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire.

For more information: https://ocgov.com/.../effective-monday-march-28-2022-4-pm...

#OCCanyonFlood

Join OC Animal Care for their annual Kitten Shower! You'll learn all about what it means to be a Kitten Foster, how to bottle feed a kitten, and much more!

When: April 23, 2022 from 10:00am-12:00pm

Where: OC Animal Care - 1630 Victory Rd., Tustin, CA 92782 in the Learning and Training Center

To sign up for the event, click HERE.

Interested in donating? Check out our Kitten Shower Registry on Amazon by clicking HERE.

Effective at 12 p.m. an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska in the Bond Fire burn area due to possible debris flows along or near the burn scar.

OC Animal Care is open to house dogs, cats, and small pets for Orange County residents under mandatory evacuation orders. The shelter is at 1630 Victory Road Tustin, CA 92782. If possible, please bring photo identification, veterinary/vaccination records, special food, and medications along with your animals.
For those under mandatory evacuation order with large animals, OC Fair and Events Center located at 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 will open at 8 p.m. with uncovered temporary stalls. Please call 714-708-1588 to ensure your animals can be accommodated. For large animal sheltering at the OC Fair and Events Center, enter at Gate 5 off Arlington Drive. The daily care as well as feed, medications, and other necessary supplies will be the responsibility of the animal owner.
 

While evacuating, please ensure that vehicles such as large trailers do not block roadways as this may impact the ability of first responders to travel to impacted areas. For information about other large animal housing arrangements, please call OC Animal Care at 714-935-6848 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 714-259-1122 during after-hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Orange County Public Works, Orange County Animal Care, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are working in Unified Command.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the burn scar area in effect from noon Monday, March 28 until midnight for the expected rain event. The Evacuation Order (Mandatory) is expected to be in place through the Flash Flood Watch.

Canyon residents are strongly encouraged to evacuate prior to 12 p.m. Hard road closures will be in effect at 12 p.m. and access in and out of the canyons will be restricted to public safety and public works vehicles.

Any persons with questions related to the Evacuation Order may contact the County of Orange Emergency Hotline at 714-628-7085.
A map with detailed depictions of the areas under mandatory evacuation may be found at www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire.

#OCCanyonFlood

National Poison Prevention Week is March 20-26 and we’re sharing some Pet Safety Tips on Food! Some human foods can be harmful to pets. #LetsPaws and take a look at a few items to avoid feeding your pet:

• Xylitol-containing products – this ingredient can be found in many kinds of peanut butter, so make sure to read the label!
• Chocolate
• Onions
• Grapes and Raisins
• Macadamia Nuts
• Avocados
• Fatty and Fried Foods