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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OC Animal Care is currently not accepting any in-person donations at this time. We are still accepting items donated through our Amazon Wishlist and through OCAC's website.Thank you for your understanding.

Can dogs or cats get COVID-19? There is no evidence that animals can contract or spread COVID-19. Please visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) webpage for information on pets & COVID-19. Is OC Animal Care closed to the public? OCAC is closed to walk-in visitors but continues to provide essential services to the public. OCAC has temporarily moved to an appointment-based system to limit visitors and continue to safely serve our community. read more

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