August's Volunteer of the Month: Debbie Dajee!

OC Animal Care is happy to announce that our August Volunteer of the Month is Debbie Dajee! Debbie is a loyal dog volunteer who is easily in the Top 5 volunteers with hours every month. She has been volunteering for just over 3 years now and passionately devotes her time to our “bigs”. Debbie recently took Storm, our longest shelter resident, to Foster as he had a rescue commitment and needed a 3 week temporary Foster. Debbie didn’t give it a second thought, and took Storm home. While we believe that all our volunteers are Superheroes, Storm would agree that Debbie fits the bill!

Interested in volunteering for OC Animal Care? 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!

This month we are holding TWO Volunteer Pack Walk meet and greets! We’re inviting YOU to come meet us on our walk and say hello to some of our pups! During our nice 2-mile walk, we pass through a lovely park where we stop to give our dogs a restful water break- the perfect time for members of the public to meet our dogs! Fall in love with a dog you meet? Follow our Pack Walk back to the shelter and we’ll help you through the adoption process!

WHERE: The large park behind “The Mess Hall Market” eatery at 1705 Flight Way, Tustin, CA 92782. Park in front of The Mess Hall and meet us around back!

WHEN: Saturday, July 16th at 10:00am ~ We can’t guarantee how long we will stop to rest during our walk, so come as close to 10:00am as possible!

*As our Pack Walk is a fun time for our shelter pups to get some great, safe, exercise, we ask that you please leave your four-legged friends at home if you stop by. Thank you!

This month we are holding TWO Volunteer Pack Walk meet and greets! We’re inviting YOU to come meet us on our walk and say hello to some of our pups! During our nice 2-mile walk, we pass through a lovely park where we stop to give our dogs a restful water break- the perfect time for members of the public to meet our dogs! Fall in love with a dog you meet? Follow our Pack Walk back to the shelter and we’ll help you through the adoption process!

What's a Husky Mush you might ask? This is a special Pack Walk where we will just be bringing some of our handsome Huskies!

WHERE: The large park behind “The Mess Hall Market” eatery at 1705 Flight Way, Tustin, CA 92782. Park in front of The Mess Hall and meet us around back!

WHEN: Saturday, July 16th at 10:00am ~ We can’t guarantee how long we will stop to rest during our walk, so come as close to 10:00am as possible!

*As our Pack Walk is a fun time for our shelter pups to get some great, safe, exercise, we ask that you please leave your four-legged friends at home if you stop by. Thank you!

Calling all pet lovers: Join OC Animal Care on Center Street Promenade for Downtown Anaheim’s very first pet adoption event!

Meet adoptable animals from local rescues, learn more about the pet adoption/fostering process, and have the opportunity to bring home a pet of your very own.  After spending time with the animals, take a stroll through our amazing lineup of vendors. Here you will find the materials and resources you need to pamper and care for your new best friend. Save the date and help an animal in need!

For more information, visit downtownanaheim.com

Link to claim an Adoption Voucher: bit.ly/augustadoptionvoucher

We are so excited to partner with Chairman Chaffee again for our Kittens, Cats & Rabbits Adoption event on Saturday, August 13th! The link to claim a sponsored voucher will go live next Friday, August 5th, at 4 PM and will be found in our bio! Vouchers will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once all 45 vouchers have been claimed… so make sure to be one of the first 45 to sign up! The voucher will cover the adoption fee for one kitten, cat, or rabbit and is limited to one per household.

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.

It’s ssssummertime which means we might see more of our slithery friends! #LetsPaws and check out some safety tips when it comes to snakes!

The warmer seasons tend to bring out a variety of creatures, including snakes! Follow the tips below to keep our slithery friends away this summer!

1. COVER ALL HOLES LEADING TO HOUSES AND GARAGES

Snakes love slipping into dark hiding spots inside garages, underneath houses, etc. Keep doors closed and install screens on doors/windows to keep these unwanted guests out.

2. MAINTAIN A TIDY YARD

 Keep a well-maintained garden, lawn, and shed. Ensure wood/rock piles are neatly stacked and dispose of lawn clippings to prevent snakes and rodents from seeking shelter in these areas.

3. DISPOSE OF FOOD SCRAPS

 Use covered bins for trash and refrain from leaving pet food outside to discourage rats and mice—and, therefore, snakes!

Did you know?

Per the USDA Forest Service, snakes are cold-blooded and must move to a suitable surrounding environment to regulate their body temperature. They can’t survive extreme summer heat for more than 10-20 minutes and are rarely found in the open.

With the 4th of July, vacations, and more frequent house guests, summer is a time when we see an increase in lost pets. #LetsPaws and check out some tips if you have found a pet, or if you have lost your own pet.

OC Animal Care, in association with NBC4 and Telemundo 52, is so excited to be participating in this year’s Clear the Shelters campaign with shelters all across the country! Now through August 31st, all dog adoption fees have been waived, and cats/kittens have a special 2-for-one adoption fee*! In addition to reduced fees, keep an eye out for details on our TWO Pack Walk meet and greets planned for this month, and information about a fun adoption event we will be attending!

Interested in adopting a new four-legged friend? Call (714) 935-6848 to schedule an adoption appointment today! Walk-up appointments will be accommodated as staffing allows.

Can’t adopt but want to help? Our Amazon Wishlist is a great way to donate and is always full of things our animals need! The link to our wishlist can be found here: amzn.to/3vzpWYV

*Both cats/kittens must be adopted during the same visit. Waived adoption fees for dogs do not include the licensing fee, a leash, collar, carrier, or puppies six months of age or younger.

July’s Volunteer of the Month: Carrie Franklin!

OC Animal Care is very happy to present our July Volunteer of the Month, Carrie Franklin! Carrie is a trusted and tireless kitten foster mom. She meets any need…bottles, guardian foster (emergency, overnight fostering), socialization? Carrie has us covered. In addition to being an awesome foster, Carrie jumped right in when we needed help at our Petco Cattery. In fact, Carrie has often jumped in just to help out where she is needed. Her smiling face and her “We got this” attitude make Carrie an invaluable Volunteer and we are so lucky to have her! Congratulations Carrie!

Interested in volunteering for OC Animal Care? 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!