The National Weather Service is anticipating a cold temperatures throughout the weekend. Checkout these tips below to keep you pets warm and cozy!•Like people, pets’ cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet’s tolerance for cold weather and adjust accordingly. • Shorten your dog’s walks in very cold weather, and be aware of arthritic and elderly pets who may have difficulty walking. Long-haired or thick-coated dogs tend to be more cold-tolerant, but are still at risk in cold weather. Short haired pets feel the cold faster because they have less protection, and short-legged pets may become cold faster because they are closer to the cold ground. Pets with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or hormonal imbalances (such as Cushing’s disease) may have a harder time regulating their body temperature, and may be more susceptible to problems from temperature extremes. If you need help determining your pet’s temperature limits, consult your veterinarian. • Pets change their location based on their need for more or less warmth. Give them some safe options to allow them to vary their sleeping place. If your dog has a short coat or seems bothered by the cold weather, consider a sweater or dog coat. • Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside. Longer-haired and thick-coated dog breeds, such as huskies and other dogs bred for colder climates, are more tolerant of cold weather; but no pet should be left outside for long periods of time in extreme cold weather. read more
On Wednesday, December 27th, Animal Control Officer Vosburg responded to pick up a screeching owl from a good Samaritan who was holding onto it. Upon arrival, Officer Vosburg learned the owl had fallen from a tree while it was being trimmed. The owl was taken to a rehabilitator and the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife was notified. Thank you for all of your hard work Officer Vosburg! To learn more about the various wildlife in Orange County, visit: http://www.ocpetinfo.com/services/wildlife
The latest drone footage of the new shelter is up! Checkout all of the progress that's been made. This is going to be a very exciting year for OC Animal Care! Click here to watch!
Please join us in congratulating Ed on being our volunteer of the month for December 2017. Ed has been with OC Animal Care for just over 2 years and has made a huge impact on our programs. Ed is our lead trainer for all Greeting volunteers, teaching them how to help members of the public arriving to the shelter for the first time. Ed has served more than 265 hours in 2 years and is probably most known for being our super patient Santa Claus for our yearly photo booth! Ed is incredibly gentle and kind to all of the animals he meets and we are so grateful to have him as a part of our volunteer family.
Cats in Need Yorba Linda Re-released 91 cats in December through our SNR (Spay-Neuter-Release) Program! This brought the feral release totals for 2017 to a whopping 1,302 cats! We can't thank Cats in Need Yorba Linda, staff and volunteers for helping make this possible!We Spay/Neuter, vaccinate, microchip and notch our community cats’ ears, and release them back into the environment/neighborhood they were originally brought in from through the nonprofit group we work with. This lifesaving rescue group is always looking for people who can help and make a difference with Orange County's community cats! If you are interested in being a part of this program for local feral kitties, please contact Cats in Need Yorba Linda at (714) 998-6360.
