Body In light of the forecasted wind event, continued deconstruction of the Tustin Hangar, and in an abundance of caution, outdoor events, including the monthly Pet Food Pantry scheduled for Saturday, December 9, are cancelled. IN DIRE NEED OF PET FOOD? Please submit a request via email to ocacoutreach@occr.ocgov.com by December...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body TUSTIN, Calif. (February 21, 2024) – OC Animal Care is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Microchip Clinic for residents of our contracted service cities and the County unincorporated areas, tailored to our beloved dogs and cats! Join us for a paw-some event aimed at promoting responsible...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body Those searching for their perfect match should look no further than OC Animal Care! Throughout February 2023, the shelter is waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and over, guaranteeing adopters a date for Valentine’s Day and a best friend for life. OC Animal Care held an adoption promotion in...