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Frequently Asked Questions
OC Animal Care
Nuisance
animal and wildlife information
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What
is the appropriate thing to do about my neighbor's
dog that barks all night?
Speak
to your neighbor. If this fails to resolve the
problem, call the Service Request Line at 714-935-6848
and ask to file a nuisance animal complaint.
Also, see our
Web
page on
Barking Dogs.
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How do
I keep wildlife out of my yard?
Keep
all sources of food and water out of the yard. Keep
trash lids secure. You can also use rags soaked in
ammonia, mothballs or cayenne pepper around the yard.
Also, see our Web page on wildlife
for more information.
Reporting
a stray, found or dead animal
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What
should I do about a stray, found or dead animal in
my yard or on the road?
Call
the Service Request Line at 714-935-6848 and Orange
County OC Animal Care will pick it up.
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What
about cats?
We will
pick up a cat that has strayed onto your property, if
you have it confined. You may use a pillowcase, a box
or "have a heart" trap. Call the Service
Request Line at (714) 935-6848 to have the animal picked
up.
Animal
bites
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My
child was bitten by a dog (or any other animal),
what do I do?
Seek
appropriate medical care if necessary. Call the Rabies
Control desk at 714-935-6106, Monday through Friday or
714-935-7158 after 5:30 p.m. daily or on weekends. For
more information on rabies visit our
Rabies Control page.
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Why do
I have to report that my own dog or cat bit me?
To
protect not only your own health, but others as well
by assuring that your pet remains healthy for ten days
after the incident.
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Will I
get my friend "in trouble" if I report
that their pet bit / scratched me?
No. we
are a public health agency. Our goal is to protect you
and other members of the public from rabies.
Pet
adoption
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I am
interested in getting a pet, what kind of animals do
you have for adoption?
The
Care Center has a variety of animals, including dogs,
cats and exotic species available for adoption. We
encourage you to come down and select a pet to your
liking. You can also check out the Care Center Website
for more information.
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Can I
adopt an exotic pet such as a reptile or bird?
Yes.
OCOCAC impounds many reptiles and birds each year.
Those found healthy are auctioned off every Thursday
at 4:00 p.m. at the Kennel Office. Please call (714)
935-6059 for a listing of available exotic animals.
Locating
a lost pet
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I have
lost my dog. What can I do to try and find it?
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Put up
signs in 2 - 4 block radius of your neighborhood,
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Notify
the mailman and neighbors,
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Check
all animal shelters in your vicinity on a regular
basis,
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If
your pet was lost wearing identification, you may
telephone us between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. daily, however, we strongly recommend you visit
the Care Center every three days in the event your
pet has lost it's collar.
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For more information
visit our Web page on tips
on finding a lost pet.
Licensing
and vaccination information
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Are
low cost rabies vaccination clinics for pets
available?
The
Orange County Animal Care Center provides low cost
Rabies Clinics on the first Tuesday of each month,
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact your local
veterinarian, who may offer low cost vaccination
clinics. Low cost clinics may also be available at
local pet centers. For more information on rabies
visit our Rabies Control
page.
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I just
got a citation for not having a license for my dog.
What should I do?
You
need to obtain a dog license prior to the court date.
Remember that your dog must be vaccinated for rabies
and you must have the rabies certificate available to
obtain a license. Once your dog is licensed, the
licensing clerk will verify you have obtained a dog
license. Show the Clerk of Court your dog license when
you make your court appearance.
Miscellaneous
information
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I have
a swarm of bees in my yard. What can I do about
them?
Leave
the swarm alone and contact a local beekeeper that
might collect them or contact a private exterminator
found in your telephone book.
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