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). 

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.  

Current as of 6 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9.

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!