Body To schedule one of our Educational Programs, please email OCACOutreach@occr.ocgov.com. OC Animal Care strongly believes that Community Education plays a significant role in reducing shelter intake and euthanasia, developing responsible pet owners, reducing animal bites, encouraging spay/neuter, and gaining community support. We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of...

Body Under Orange County Codified Ordinance 4-1-76, any person who has four or more dogs or four or more cats over the age of four months on their property or residence, is required to have an Animal Permit, and have it renewed annually. To obtain an Animal Permit Application or for...

Body If your cat develops signs of URI within the first seven days of adoption, please contact OCACS at 714-935-6848 Monday – Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you have questions after hours, contact your local emergency clinic. Any and all financial expenses incurred after adoption are the sole responsibility...

Body Dogs, Cats, and Small Pets *OC Animal Care is open for OC Animal Care service area residents under mandatory evacuation orders. The shelter is located at 1630 Victory Road Tustin, CA 92782 If possible, pet owners should bring photo identification, veterinary/vaccination records, special food, and medications along with their animals...

Body Orange Residence Licensing Fee Change The City of Orange is increasing its fees (updated below) for dog licensing on July 1, 2023. • Spay/Neuter Dog- $42.00 • Puppy (Less than 6 months)- $42.00. • Senior (60+), Spayed/Neutered Dog- $21.00 • Military Discount- $21.00 • Non-Spayed/Neutered Dog- $159.00 Orange residents having...

Body I am proud to announce that OC Animal Care is kicking off three exciting new pilot projects on January 25. Pilot projects enable us to evaluate new and creative strategies to manage trends in animal welfare and help people and pets in Orange County. Staff has been working hard on...

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Body You are required by law to report any bite or scratch from a domestic or wild animal. Report an animal bite or scratch by calling (714) 796-6421 or completing the Bite Reporting Form . If you have any questions regarding animal bites or rabies, call the County of Orange Rabies...

Body We're excited to be onboarding more Volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please check out our Shelter Volunteer Requirements below and contact VolunteerOCAC@occr.ocgov.com with your interest. Our volunteer program continues to grow and is a necessary part of everyday life at OC Animal Care. Serving as a volunteer is...

Body On January 1, 2012, California State Law began allowing rabies vaccination exemptions if approved by the Local Health Officer (LHO). In Orange County, the LHO has delegated this responsibility to OC Animal Care. Health and Safety Code 121690 states in part that an exemption may be granted for the rabies...