OC Animal Care is asking the community to temporarily open their heart and home to a shelter dog, cat, or rabbit this holiday season. Currently, the shelter has over 275 animals on campus, with many of them available today for adoption or foster. The shelter is asking for a 2–3-week...
Ring in the new year with a new furry friend! Adopt a pet, create new beginnings together, and make your life more wag-tastic! Throughout the month of January, adoption fees are waived for dogs 25+ pounds. Waived adoption fees for dogs do not include licensing fees or puppies 6 months...
In response to the information and data gathered from recent All Summer Long Pilot Program Initiatives, coupled with community interest and feedback, OC Animal Care is excited to announce an adjustment to its operational model. Beginning January 17, 2024, the shelter will be open daily for Adoption Visits from 11...
Winter Storms Trigger Influx of Lost Dogs TUSTIN, Calif. (February 7, 2024) - The winter storms in Orange County have led to displaced and lost dogs arriving at OC Animal Care. As we continue to grapple with ongoing rainfall and high winds, we are asking for the community’s help to...
SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 10, 2024) – Following a nationwide recruitment process, the County announced on Wednesday that Monica Schmidt has been selected as the new Director of OC Animal Care. Her start date will be April 19, 2024. “Ms. Schmidt has over 16 years of high-volume shelter experience and...
In honor of the first California Adopt-a-Pet Day, on Saturday, June 1, OC Animal Care is offering free adoptions and resource connections. Thanks to support from CalAnimals, ASPCA, and SFSPCA, OC Animal Care is waiving fees for every adoptable animal. Southern California shelters and rescues are full, and with the...
TUSTIN, Calif. (June 6, 2024) – In honor of National Foster a Pet Month, OC Animal Care is thrilled to announce the launch of our Foster-to-Adopt Pilot Program, aimed at providing a unique opportunity for individuals or families to take select dogs home for two weeks before deciding if the...
TUSTIN, Calif. (July 2, 2024) – It's widely reported that more pets go missing during July 4th celebrations than any other holiday throughout the year. As we prepare in Orange County to celebrate with fireworks, barbeques and festivities, OC Animal Care is urging pet parents to make a plan and...
As the weather warms up, #LetsPaws and take a look at what to do if you find baby kittens! The mother might still be nearby, so remember to wait…watch…and win!
Age is just a number, and our senior pets are here to prove it! November is National Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month and OC Animal Care is dedicated to helping our senior pets get adopted! This month, adopt a wise and wonderful companion for just $7 ! The $7 Senior Pet Adoption...