This year OC Animal Care held their annual Kitten Shower virtually on Saturday, July 25th to help teach the community about their lifesaving foster program. During this online presentation, attendees learned about the shelter’s Foster Program, had a chance to “Ask an RVT” kitten related questions, learned bottle-feeding basics, and got to watch an up-close demonstration of a staff member bottle-feeding kittens. All the presentations along with an additional resources page was put together so anyone who watched online could download them beforehand to follow along as OC Animal Care staff were presenting. The Virtual Kitten Shower was held on OC Animal Care’s Facebook and Instagram Live and reached over 2,000 people!

Along with the virtual presentations, OC Animal Care promoted their online Kitten Registry to collect items for incoming kittens that will be a part of the shelter’s foster program. Kitten Milk Replacement (KMR), Miracle Nipples, wet/dry food, cleaning wipes, bottle kits, toys and blankets were among the items that were donated through OC Animal Care’s Amazon Wishlist. In total, the shelter received over $1,000 worth of donations!

OC Animal Care’s first Virtual Kitten Shower was a huge success and they look forward to hosting more online events! Please note that OC Animal Care is currently not accepting any in-person donations at this time.

• To donate to kittens in need through the shelter’s Amazon Wishlist, visit: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DG3XO0KCHFI5?ref_=wl_share
• To watch OC Animal Care’s Virtual Kitten Shower, visit: https://youtu.be/q2PQiDvueug

OC Animal Care is participating in Clear the Shelters 2020 ‘adopt or donate’ campaign! Starting Saturday and through the entire month of August, we will be featuring adoptable pets and asking the community to support our efforts by donating.

How can you Adopt?
• All adoptions are by appointment only.
• To adopt please call the facility at 714-935-6848 with the animal id number (ex: A1234567) of who you are interested in. Call center hours are 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding government holidays.
• You can find a list adoptable pets on OC Animal Care’s website at: http://petadoption.ocpetinfo.com/Adopt/

How can you Donate?
• Donate to OC Animal Care’s Family Fur-st Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry and help keep families together. Donations of pet food can be made through the shelter’s Amazon Wishlist at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RLVXG7Y9HMNV/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist
• You can also donate to OC Animal Care at ClearTheSheltersFund.org. The Great Good Foundation will be matching donations dollar to dollar during the first week of the campaign up to $100,000 to shelters across the country.

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It's getting HOT, HOT, HOT!

Temperatures in Tustin this weekend are up in the 90s, and it will be even hotter inland! #LetsPaws and remember to:

• Never Leave Your Pet in the Car
• Watch out for Hot Pavement
• Always Provide Water and Shade
• Limit Exercise
• Watch out for Signs of Heat Stroke

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The City of Fullerton increased their fees for dog licensing on July of 2020.

• Spay/Neuter Dog- $51.00
• Puppy (Less than 6 months)- $51.00
• Senior (60+), Spayed/Neutered Dog- $25.50
• Non-Spayed/Neutered Dog- $159.00

Fullerton residents having their dog license renewal due prior to October 1st, 2020 can still pay the prior fees. (Please do not license on our website, new fees have been updated).

You can mail in your renewal or call our Licensing Department at 714-935-6848 to pay over the phone (Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm).

Pencils down & eyes on the board…because July’s Volunteer of the month is none other than the engaging educator herself, Ms. Nelson!

Julie’s summer break has been spent as an intern, supporting our fast-paced foster program. In addition to that, she has used her teaching talents to help organize existing programs and create new processes to help the shelter pets. Ms. Nelson even takes on homework (in the form of foster kittens)! From singing silly songs to putting in serious service hours, no task it too below Julie - she is a delight to be around and downright pleasure to work with.

If we had to grade this ‘teach’ she would certainly get an A+! ::class dismissed::

Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day!

Did you know that more than 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year! By making sure you are aware of your pet’s surroundings, you can help keep them safe! It’s important to educate ourselves on the 3 topics below!

• Preventing Fires - Don’t leave candles unsupervised, secure all wires, put covers on stove knobs, etc.)
• Preparing for a Fire – Make an emergency plan that includes your pet! You can see a list of basic emergency checklists for pets and other disaster preparedness tips on our website at: https://www.ocpetinfo.com/edu/prepare
• What to do During a Fire – Have a leash or carrier handy at all times!

Click Here for more tips on how you and your pets can be prepared in the event of a fire!

July 11th is National Swimming Pool Safety Day!

As the weather warms up, its time to cool off in the swimming pool. Backyard pools provide lots of family fun and entertainment. However, they also come with their share of hazards for our pets.

Checkout these tips for your dogs while hanging around the pool!

• Teach your Dog to Swim - In addition to teaching your dog to swim, make sure they know how to get out of the pool. If you need to, enlist the help of a dog trainer. They can handle your dog's fear of water and teach him/her swimming basics.
• Buy a Dog Life Vest - Life vests are great for dogs that will never be great swimmers. Vests provide extra safety so that your dog can stay afloat and remain highly visible. Even with a life vest, NEVER leave your dog unattended.
• Learn Dog CPR - Being able to properly administer artificial respiration and CPR on a dog is vital in any emergency.
• Fence Your Pool - A pool fence/enclosure is a great option if you have a dog that spends most of his/her time in the backyard. There are fencing options that keep your pool looking spectacular and your pets safe.
• Have Fresh Water Available for your Dog - Do not let your dog drink the pool water and have fresh water available to keep your dog hydrated. After your dog is done swimming, rinse him/her off with fresh water. This removes chlorine and other chemicals that can be harmful.

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OC Animal Care is aware of the recent outbreak of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2 (RHDV2) in the southwestern U.S. This virus is highly contagious among rabbits and causes sudden death. It is not contagious to people. RHDV2 has been confirmed to be found in at least one wild rabbit in Orange County.

OC Animal Care is actively monitoring the outbreak and reviewing processes to prevent the spread of RHDV2. There are no additional restrictions at this time, but all rabbit owners are encouraged to use the resources linked below to implement safety processes to keep their rabbits safe.

For more information about RDHDV2 including symptoms and how to help control the spread of the virus check out the CDFA Website and CDFA RHDV2 Factsheet

For information about how to keep your rabbits safe check out the CDFA Biosecurity Recommendations

For updated information about the affected areas visit the dedicated USDA Map

For the past 3 years, one young Jedi has risen to become a master of her empire. There’s no denying that the force is strong with … Alex W.! Like any good galactical guardian, Alex has trained many areas but one place that she shines brightest is with her pals in our small dog play group! Giving these ‘littles’ the love and attention they deserve is at the top of her list -and Alex herself, is at the top of ours! Thank you for using your powers for good Alex & congratulations on being June’s Volunteer of the Month!

OC Animal Care kicked off the Family Fur-st Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry on Saturday, June 13th! We received over 3,000 lbs of pet food donations and we were able to support 118 families during this challenging time! We are so grateful to everyone who made this event possible. Special thanks to our partners Animal Assistance League of Orange County, Scart, and Shamrock Rescue Foundation! We are looking forward to helping even more families next month! Keep following us on all our social media platforms or visit www.ocpetinfo.com for updates!