Monica Schmidt named Director of OC Animal Care
SANTA ANA, Calif. – 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…
Man caught on video beating a dog arrested by the Anaheim Police
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 14, 2024) – Anaheim Police Detectives arrest felony animal cruelty suspect, Maynard Allen, and have recovered the dog, a terrier mix, as shown in a widely-shared viral…
OC Animal Care to host a free microchip clinic for dogs and cats on Feb. 24
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…
Winter storms trigger an influx of lost dogs in Orange County
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…
OC Animal Care announces daily adoption options
TUSTIN, Calif. (January 11, 2024) – 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…
Free pet food available at OC Animal Care Family Furst event on Jan. 13
Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento is hosting a "Family Furst Drive-Thru Pet Pantry" event on January 13, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event will be held at…
October pet adoption deals at OC Animal Care
From mysterious cats to charming pups, there are magical companions waiting to cast a spell on your heart at OC Animal Care! Throughout the month of October 2023, adoption fees…
OC Animal Care rescued 14 dogs and puppies that were left in an unattended car
TUSTIN, Calif. (August 22, 2023) – On August 6, OC Animal Care responded to a parking lot where multiple dogs were confined in an unattended vehicle. Upon arrival, the Animal…
OC Animal Care is launching two new pilot programs to increase pet adoption
Tustin, Calif. (July 14, 2023) – OC Animal Care is thrilled to announce the next round of programming in its All Summer Long initiative, the launch of two exciting new…
57 stray dogs were brought to OC Animal Care during the 4th of July weekend
Tustin, Calif. (July 5, 2023) – During the Independence Day celebration, the sudden noises and unfamiliar experiences can cause dogs to panic, resulting in them escaping from their homes or…
Fountain Valley woman facing several charges after her pit bull attacked two victims
On June 1, 2023, Fountain Valley police officers responded to the area of Brookhurst and Talbert regarding an outside agency assist. While the officers were at the scene they located…
Adoption fees waived at OC Animal Care for larger dogs through April
Spring has sprung at OC Animal Care! Throughout the month of April 2023, adoption fees are waived for dogs 25 pounds and over. Since the start of the adoption promotion,…
46 cats and kittens rescued from an O.C. hoarder may be adopted on March 11
TUSTIN, Calif. (March 10, 2023) – On Tuesday, March 7, OC Animal Care responded to an incident involving an individual hoarding 46 cats and kittens within an apartment home. After…
Find your perfect match at OC Animal Care
TUSTIN, Calif. (February 8, 2023) – 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 trained by O.C. Juvenile Hall inmates graduate from Cell Dog program
The Orange County Probation Department is proud to announce the graduation of their latest class of "cell dogs." This program rescues dogs from local shelters and enrolls them in a…
