On Sunday, December 9, OC Animal Care attended Irvine Animal Care Center’s Home for the Holidays event! A total of four dogs and four kittens attended the special event. All four kittens and three dogs were adopted into loving families! The last dog waiting for a home, Pia the Chihuahua, was given a change of scenery and able to stay at Irvine Animal Care Center. The shelter is so grateful to be in a partnership with such a wonderful shelter. This year, Home for the Holidays was an event to remember! Thank you to all who came out to say hello and adopt a shelter pet!
Congratulations Rosalind!Rosalind is always ready to jump in and lend a hand! She has been a dog walker and greeter and recently she joined our F.A.C.T. TEAM to help clean and dip our ringworm kitty population. We love her smiles and enthusiasm! You ROCK!
Have you been to OC Animal Care lately? If so, you may have noticed a strange smell during your visit. This smell, often described as ‘rotten eggs’ is a result of the treatment currently being used on some of our shelter cats for Ringworm. Pee-yew! Okay, okay, so we're sorry about this temporary smelliness, but we want you all to know what's going on because to us, this is the smell of lifesaving PROGRESS! So here's the deal. Ringworm is not actually a worm but a common fungus very similar to Athletes Foot and staff and volunteers are working hard to treat all cats affected. It's a stinky job, but someone has to do it, and these poor cats (that have nooooo idea there is anything "wrong" with them) will soon be someone's cherished pet. Despite the fact that Ringworm is a treatable and non-life threatening condition, many shelters across the country still euthanize cats that test positive. Here at OC Animal Care, we are committed to saving lives and giving these cats the chance they deserve to find their forever homes. We thank our community for the support and understanding during these smelly times. To learn more about Ringworm or how to help, please see our FAQ linked below. read more
OC Animal Care attended Petco’s National Adoption Weekend on Sunday, December 2. The public was encouraged to stop on by the Petco in Orange to visit OC Animal Care’s booth and to give the gift of a loving home for the holidays. The community also had the opportunity to learn more about the services OC Animal Care provides visit our Cattery and receive free giveaways. All 5 dogs who attended were adopted into a loving home! Thank you to all who came out, adopted and special thanks to Petco for supporting OC Animal Care!
UPDATE: FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING. MANDATORY EVACUATIONS AND ROAD CLOSURES WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE_________________________________________FLASH FLOOD WARNING IN WATCH AND MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER ISSUED FOR RESIDENTS WITHIN TRABUCO CREEK TRABUCO CANYON, Ca. (November 29, 2018) - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for east central Orange County, indicating flash flooding may begin shortly with a potential for mud and debris flow in the Holy Fire burn area in Trabuco Canyon. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has issued an immediate mandatory evacuation order for residents of Trabuco Creek. Residents of Rose Canyon are under voluntary evacuation warning. Hard road closures are in effect at Trabuco Canyon Road at Rose Canyon and Trabuco Canyon Road at Robinson Ranch Road. The Emergency Operations Center hotline has been activated- please call (714) 628-7085. Be aware that Sheriff’s deputies will NOT be making door-to-door notifications during a flash flood warning. The US Geological Survey has advised that flash flood level rain is capable of producing catastrophic debris flows that can completely destroy homes and roads. Debris flows can occur without any notice. Do not delay evacuating until the rain becomes severe. Evacuation routes can quickly become impassable due to mud and debris or flooding. read more
A Flash Flood Watch is still in effect through Friday morning, with periods of heavy rain expected to continue throughout the evening.The mandatory evacuations and hard road closures will remain in effect until further notice.
ATTENTION ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS! RAIN UPDATE: A Flash Flood Watch – Evacuation Warning (voluntary) remains in effect at this time for the #HolyFire burn area and surrounding locations due to potential flooding and debris flows. OC Animal Care is providing free boarding for OC residents who are evacuated from that area. -- The voluntary evacuation is for homes located within Trabuco Creek, Rose Canyon and the Mystic Oaks / El Cariso areas. -- The National Weather Service warns that rain is expected tonight (Wednesday) through Thursday, with the heaviest rainfall expected between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday. Rain is expected to resume late Thursday afternoon through early Friday. -- To look up your address on the Holy Fire burn area evacuation map, visit www.OCgov.com/emergency -- For updates and evacuation alerts, sign up now for AlertOC at www.AlertOC.com -- Any person with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs requiring assistance should call the OC Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000. Stay informed – monitor the following on social media for updates: #HolyFloodReady @OrangeCountyEOC @OCFA_PIO (Twitter) @ClevelandNF @OCAnimalCare (for animal shelter assistance)
On Tuesday, November 20th, we were fortunate enough to host Lionel’s Legacy, a rescue program dedicated to providing senior animals with foster homes in the San Diego area. As a participant of the Oldies But Goodies Challenge for Adopt a Senior Pet Month, Lionel’s Legacy came to OC Animal Care with the intention of raising awareness for their cause, and personally connecting our oldest residents with the perfect foster home for them. Thanks to their efforts and generosity of volunteer fosterers, 16 senior dogs from our shelter are now being fostered in loving homes, where they can get all the attention and care they could ever need! We are so grateful to Lionel’s Legacy for their dedication to helping senior dogs! OC Animal Care still has senior pets waiting for homes this holiday season, though. Help brighten a senior pet’s holiday season and consider opening your home to a new furry friend. To learn more about becoming a foster for OC Animal Care, please visit: http://www.ocpetinfo.com/involve/foster
Orange County officials are monitoring the weather expected over the Holy Fire burn area tonight (Wed, Nov 21) through early Thurs, Nov 22. At this time, it doesn't appear that rainfall will be intense enough to cause debris flows. We will continue monitoring conditions throughout the night – if conditions worsen, the public is warned that heavy rain, with subsequent flooding and debris flows are possible. Sign up for AlertOC evacuation alerts and other updates at www.AlertOC.com For helpful tips, sandbag information and other resources to help you prepare now for upcoming rain events,visit: http://www.ocsd.org/divisions/fieldops/emergency_management/resources_before_a_disaster Stay informed – monitor the following on social media for updates: #HolyFloodReady @OrangeCountyEOC @OCFA_PIO (Twitter) @ClevelandNF @OCAnimalCare (for animal shelter assistance)
It's almost time for Thanksgiving! Don't forget about your four-legged family members while you celebrate with your two-legged ones! Here's a few Thanksgiving safety tips to keep your pets healthy and happy during the holiday. FOOD: Many Thanksgiving feast staples are toxic to pets. Turkey and turkey skin, onions, raisins, grapes, chocolate, artificial sweetener (xylitol), yeast dough, and particularly fatty foods are toxic to dogs and cats, and can cause potentially fatal health conditions. Keep furry friends away from the table! PARTIES AND GUESTS: If you know your pet gets anxious or over-excited around guests, consider keeping them in a separate room with food, water, and their favorite toy for the duration of the party. Even if your pet is comfortable with guests, make sure you watch the exits as doors open and close. Your furry friend might try to bolt while the front door is open as you greet your guests! TRAVEL: If your holiday plans involve traveling elsewhere for multiple days, make sure you'v e made proper accommodations for your pet. Consider boarding them at a pet hotel/boarding house, or hiring a trusted friend to feed and spend time with your pet everyday while you're gone. read more
