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OC Animal Care got a $100K grant for neonatal kitten care

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Supervisor Andrew Do with a kitty

OC Animal Care Accepts $100,000 Grant for Neonatal Kitten Care

On Saturday, OC Animal Care accepted a $100,000 “Save Them All” kitten grant from Best Friends Animal Society. The grant money will contribute to expanding OC Animal Care’s foster caretaker program and its program for neonatal, bottle-fed kittens.

The funds will be put towards spay and neuter services, all medical care, vaccinations, microchip and antibiotics for neonatal kittens. OC Animal Care’s goal will always be to find permanent, loving homes for all animals at the OC Animal Care shelter, and this grant takes us one step closer to that goal. Continue reading→

A dog was killed and three more were injured in a possible coyote attack in Santa Ana

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A coyote that may have been cornered by four miniature pinscher dogs ended up killing one of them and hurting the rest at about 2:30 a.m. in an unincorporated area of Santa Ana on Monday, according to CBS News.

Area residents heard noises outside and then discovered that a 10-year-old female miniature pinscher mix had been killed in a possible fight with a coyote, according to Orange County Animal Care. Continue reading→

The new OC Animal Care facility will be open to the public this Saturday

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Public Invited to New OC Animal Care Facility Grand Opening

Santa Ana, Calif. (March 16, 2018) — Please join the County of Orange for a public, family-friendly grand opening of the new OC Animal Care facility in Tustin.

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: 1630 Victory Road, Tustin, CA 92782 Continue reading→

Free pet adoptions at OC Animal Care in Orange set for Sep. 3 and 4

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Labor of Love Event (309x400)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016

CONTACT: Melanie Eustice, Communications Director

Phone: (714) 834-5492 Mobile: (714) 581-7784

Supervisor Todd Spitzer to Sponsor Pet Adoption Event with OC Animal Care on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, 2016

(Orange County, CA) – Supervisor Todd Spitzer is sponsoring a Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday, September 4th.

The event will feature free pet adoption, a savings of $89 to $124. The microchip fee of $17 and the licensing fee of $27 are paid by the new owner. Continue reading→

Free OC Animal Care Annual Pet Fair set for today in Orange

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Have Some “Fun in the Sun” at OC Animal Care’s Annual Pet Fair

(Orange, CA) OC Animal Care will be hosting its annual Pet Fair event this Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 561 The City Drive South, Orange.  The event, which is sponsored by Supervisor Shawn Nelson and 4th District, will feature free adoptions for all pets adopted from OC Animal Care.  The free adoption does not include the cost of the microchip or licensing.  In 2015, 87 shelter pets found their new forever home during Pet Fair.  This year, we aim to adopt more than 100!

In addition to discounted adoptions, visitors of all ages will enjoy the following: Continue reading→

Free Pet Adoption event set for March 19 and 20 at OC Animal Care

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Orange County Third District Supervisor Todd Spitzer to Host Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20, 2016

By: O.C. Supervisor Todd Spitzer

Supervisor Todd Spitzer is pleased to announce a free pet adoption weekend on March 19th and 20th. The event is going to be held at OC Animal Shelter located at 561 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868. The free pet adoption event is going to be held during normal working business hours of the OC Animal Shelter from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

“I am really excited and pleased to announce this free pet adoption! This is a great opportunity for the pets in the shelter to be rescued and go to great homes. Please come out and support this event and bring home a new family member,” said Supervisor Spitzer. Continue reading→

Pet photos with Santa Claus on Saturdays in December at OC Animal Care

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Bring your pet to OC Animal Care for a Photo with Santa. All participants will receive a festive holiday frame and a digital copy to share with family and friends. All donations received will benefit shelter pets.

All adoptions during this event will receive FREE spay/neuter and microchip! Help give an animal a furever home for the holidays and give them the gift of a loving family. Continue reading→

Record number of pets adopted at OC Animal Care’s Clear the Shelters event

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Supervisor Lisa Bartlett at the Clear the Shelters event

Supervisor Lisa Bartlett at the Clear the Shelters event

Record Adoption Numbers at OC Animal Care During Clear the Shelters Adoption Event

The totals: 147 animals adopted – 86 dogs, 54 cats and seven rabbits

(ORANGE, CA) August 18, 2015 — More than 300 pet adopters lined up as early as 6 a.m. for the chance to adopt a needy pet during the Clear the Shelters Adoption Event at OC Animal Care on August 15. The event, hosted by NBC4 Southern California and Telemundo, was a firstof-its-kind nationwide pet adoption initiative aimed at finding thousands of pets permanent homes.

OC Animal Care offered a reduced adoption fee of $17, which included spay/neuter, microchip, vaccines, flea treatment and deworming. By 3 p.m., more than 93 homeless pets had been adopted into new homes.  Continue reading→

Santa Ana resident charged with importing and transporting illegal ferrets

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Sebastian Alexander-Bly Swisher and his ferret

From Sebastian Alexander-Bly Swisher’s Instagram account

Santa Ana Police Department police officers arrested Santa Ana resident Sebastian Alexander Swisher (23) today and charged him with CCR 671K (Importation and transportation of live restricted animals).  He was reportedly buying the Ferrets in the State of Nevada and transporting them to California where it is illegal, according to an SAPD press release.

Swisher was raising the ferrets and then selling them for up to $400 on Craigslist, according to Santa Ana Animal Services supervisor Sondra Berg, as reported by the O.C. Register.  If he didn’t report that income then Swisher might be guilty of tax evasion too.

Santa Ana Police Department Animal Control Officers received information that the suspect was in possession of illegal Ferrets.

He really did not hide his hobby as there are many pictures of Swisher on his Instagram page. Continue reading→

19 neglected and sick dogs removed from home of an animal hoarder in Santa Ana

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Nineteen neglected and sick dogs were removed from a home in the 2200 block of West 14th Street, in Santa Ana, on Tuesday morning by animal control officers after someone filed an anonymous complaint, according to the O.C. Register.

Santa Ana animal control officers discovered 22 dogs, including Chihuahuas, pugs, and terriers, all suffering from neglect. Nineteen of the pooches are in need of medical care. They are receiving treatment at the Orange County Animal Care, according to ABC News. Continue reading→

OC Animal Care is trying to locate a vicous dog and its irresponsible owner

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OC Woman with her vicious dog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2015

Contact: Katie Ingram at katie.ingram@occr.ocgov.com, (714) 796-6413

OC Animal Care Needs Public Assistance Locating Dog and Owner

(Orange, CA) OC Animal Care is investigating a dog involved in an attack on two horses in O’Neill Regional Park on March 27, 2015. The horses were being ridden on Live Oak Trail at approximately 12:45 pm. The equestrians reported that both horses sustained multiple bites by the dog, which reportedly was being walked off-leash by its owner at the time of the attack.

Anyone with information on the dog, the owner or the attack is encouraged to contact OC Animal Care Operations at (714)796-6460. Please reference case A15-008874. Reporting parties are permitted to remain anonymous if they choose. Pending the results of the investigation, the case file may be referred for additional action to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Continue reading→

Rabbits found in crowded cages at a Santa Ana home now at OC Animal Care

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rabbits in croweded cages found in santa ana

Santa Ana Animal Services officers rescued 61 rabbits living in terrible, overcrowded conditions on Wednesday at a one-car garage located at the 400 block of S. Broadway Street in Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.

Santa Ana Police Officers were at that location on a different matter when they discovered dozens of rabbits that lived four or five to a cage, including nine pregnant bunnies.

The City of Santa Ana has an ordinance about pet rabbits.  It allows a maximum of only four rabbits per home.  Here is the ordinance: Continue reading→

Adopt a shelter rabbit at OC Animal Care in February

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Adopt a shelter rabbit month

Adopt a Shelter Rabbit Month

OC Animal Care is very excited about a great opportunity coming up in the month of February, adopt a Shelter Rabbit Month.

During the Month of February OC Animal Care will be offering FREE Spay/Neuter & Microchip on all rabbit adoptions. Hop down to OC Animal Care during February to check out all of the cuddly cuties! Continue reading→