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.

Join OC Animal Care as we bring some of our available animals for adoption at the Irvine Valley Vet Hospital Open House from 11AM-3PM!

Join us as we bring available animals for adoption to the Cypress Community Festival from 2PM-6PM!

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 flyer HERE for more details.