TUSTIN, Calif. (June 3, 2020) – OC Animal Care will be kicking off the Family Fur-st Drive Thru Pet Pantry to support Orange County families in need of pet food. The Family Fur-st Pet Food Pantry events will take place on the second Saturday of every month while food is available, and the need is still present in the community. In collaboration with the Animal Assistance League of Orange County, SoCal Animal Rescue Team, and The Shamrock Rescue Foundation, the first event will take place on Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the OC Animal Care facility located at 1630 Victory Road in Tustin. “This event will provide a helping hand to families with pets who are experiencing financial strain during these challenging times,” said Chairwoman Michelle Steel, Second District Supervisor. Pet owners will get a bag of food for their dog, cat, or rabbit while supplies last. “The financial burden suffered by many people because of COVID-19 has made it very difficult for people to feed and provide for their pets,” said Vice Chairman Andrew Do, First District Supervisor. “The goal of the drive-thru pantry is to support Orange County residents and make it easier for them to hopefully keep their pets and not give them up for financial reasons.” The event will follow public health recommendations and allow attendees to remain in their vehicle while volunteers load the food. Families are asked to leave their pets at home to make this event run as efficiently as possible.

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Lets' Paws and protect your pet this summer from Fleas, Ticks and Heartworm Disease! Consult with your Veterinarian to learn about the different preventative medication available for your pet. To learn more about mosquitoes in Orange County, visit www.ocvector.org

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During these trying times, one person prevails… conquering daily laundry and donation overflow – Susan M. is truly OCAC Royalty! We are so thankful for Susan’s commitment to the terry cloth, cotton and other such fabrics that keep our shelter guests comfy and cozy. Things would literally STINK without her! Congratulations on being May’s Volunteer of the Month Susan!

UPDATE: Our phone lines are back up. Thank you for your patience.Our phone lines are down. Our IT department is working on resolving this issue ASAP. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please use our after hours number at: (714)259-1122 You can also contact us via email at occrocpetinfo@occr.ocgov.com with any general inquiries. If you have questions about pet licensing, please contact us at Acslicensing@occr.ocgov.com Thank you for your patience!

Do you need help providing food for your pets?? Checkout the list of food pantries below in Orange County that can help! Friendly reminder, please call in advance or visit the listed organization's websites to confirm that pet food services will be available on that day.Thank you!

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We want to provide you with the safest and best service possible. Please read and follow these guidelines while at OC Animal Care to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Practice social distancing. Maintain a distance of at least six feet from other people. Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before and after you interact with any OC Animal Care staff, volunteers or pets. OC Animal Care is following the guidelines of the OC Health Care Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We strongly encourage those who are experiencing symptoms, have knowingly been exposed, or are considered high-risk at contracting COVID-19 to postpone any adoptions at this time. Please alert staff if you are experiencing any symptoms. We recommend you wear a mask when entering our facility per CDC guidelines.

Thank you for your cooperation. For shelter updates, visit www.ocpetinfo.com. For information about COVID-19 in Orange County visit https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/. 

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Save the Date! Join us tomorrow, May 5th for #GivingTuesdayNow!

Neonatal bottle kittens are coming into OC Animal Care every day, and we NEED supplies!

Kitten Milk Replacement, Miracle Nipples, Heating Pads, Toys and more! Anything helps!

Click the link below to checkout the special Amazon Wishlist created just for our Bottle Kittens!

Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DG3XO0KCHFI5?ref_=wl_share

If you are interested in learning more about joining OC Animal Care's life-saving foster program, visit http://media.ocgov.com/gov/occr/animal/involve/foster.asp

Friendly reminder, OC Animal Care is currently closed to walk-in visitors. To learn more visit www.ocpetinfo.com

It's heatin' up outside! Temperatures tomorrow are going to be above 90 degrees! Let's Paws and make sure our pets are protected from the rising temperatures. Checkout the basic hot weather tips below to make sure your pets are happy and safe in warmer weather. Friendly reminder! If you do leave your house this weekend, remember to continue to practice social distancing while out and about! read more

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It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week Any dog can bite: big or small, male or female, young or old. Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest pet can bite if provoked. The AVMA reports that more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and children are most likely to be injured. Before approaching any dog, always: Ask First - "May I pet your dog?" Get Permission Don't Touch - Any dog who is sleeping, eating or chewing a toy Stay Away - Don't approach any dog who is barking or growling. Visit https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/dog-bite-prevention to learn more about dog bite prevention!

Do you have extra time on your hands? Checkout these tips on how to reunite pets with their families from home! read more

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