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Animal shelters play a critical role in protecting animals and reuniting lost pets with their families. OC Animal Care is the main public animal shelter serving Orange County, providing care, rescue services, adoptions, and lost-pet reunification for thousands of animals every year.
Whether you are looking to adopt a dog, search for a lost pet, or support shelter animals, OC Animal Care offers multiple ways for the community to help.
March Adoption Promotion 🍀
Find Your Lucky Charm at OC Animal Care
Your four-leaf clover might just have four paws.
Every wagging tail, gentle purr, and curious nose at the shelter could be the lucky companion that changes your life.
During March 2026, OC Animal Care is running a special adoption promotion:
🐾 Adopt a dog over 25 pounds and the adoption fee is waived.
This means you can welcome a new family member while giving a shelter dog the second chance they deserve.
Important notes:
- Licensing fees still apply
- Puppies 6 months old or younger are not included
If you’ve been thinking about adoption, now may be the perfect time to meet your new best friend
Adopt a Dog from OC Animal Care
Adopting a dog from a shelter is one of the most impactful ways to help animals in need.
Dogs available for adoption can be viewed online: https://petadoption.ocpetinfo.com/Adopt/#/home
The adoption listings include:
- Large and small breed dogs
- Puppies and senior dogs
- Stray animals waiting for homes
- Owner-surrendered pets
Many of these animals are friendly, healthy, and simply waiting for a family.
Adopting from a shelter not only saves a life but also creates space for another animal needing care.
Lost or Found a Dog in Orange County?
Many animals brought to OC Animal Care are lost pets, not abandoned animals.
If your dog is missing, check the official Lost and Found pet database: https://petadoption.ocpetinfo.com/LostFound/#/home
Animals brought into the shelter are photographed and listed online so owners can search quickly.
Checking the database regularly significantly increases the chance of reuniting with your pet.
Tips for Finding a Lost Dog
If your pet goes missing, acting quickly is essential.
Recommended steps include:
🍀Search nearby areas first:
Many dogs stay close to where they were lost.
🍀Check shelter listings frequently
Animals may be brought in at any time.
🍀Post flyers
Include a clear photo and contact number.
🍀Share on social media
Community groups and neighborhood apps can help spread the word.
🍀Ask neighbors and local businesses
People in the area may have seen your pet. Share on the Nextdoor app.
Full guide: https://ocpetinfo.com/lost-and-found/tips-finding-lost-pet
Support OC Animal Care Through the Amazon Wish List
Shelters rely heavily on community donations to provide enrichment and daily care for animals.
OC Animal Care maintains a public Amazon Wish List where supporters can purchase supplies shipped directly to the shelter.
➡ https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RLVXG7Y9HMNV
Commonly requested items include:
- Dog toys and enrichment items
- Towels and blankets
- Cleaning supplies
- Pet beds
- Treats and food
Even small donations help improve the comfort and well-being of animals waiting for homes.
Cities Served by OC Animal Care
OC Animal Care provides field services and animal control for multiple cities across Orange County, including:
- Anaheim
- Brea
- Cypress
- Fountain Valley
- Fullerton
- Huntington Beach
- Lake Forest
- Orange
- Placentia
- San Juan Capistrano
- Tustin
- Villa Park
- Yorba Linda
- Unincorporated County Areas
These services include animal rescue, stray animal pickup, enforcement of animal regulations, and emergency response.
OC Animal Care Contact Information
General Information & Adoptions
📞 Phone: (714) 935-6848
🕘 Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7 days a week
✉ Email: occrocpetinfo@occr.ocgov.com
License & Billing Information
📞 (714) 935-6848
🕘 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
✉ acslicensing@occr.ocgov.com
Field Services (After Hours Only)
📞 (714) 259-1122
🕔 5 p.m. – 8 a.m., 7 days a week
Animal Permit Applications / Animal Facility License
📞 (714) 796-6429
🕢 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday
Barking Dog or Animal Nuisance Program
📞 (714) 796-6442
Rabies Control Desk
📞 (714) 796-6421
🕢 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday
Directions to OC Animal Care
📍 Address:
1630 Victory Road
Tustin, CA 92782
From Interstate 5 (I-5)
Take Red Hill Avenue, head south toward Newport Beach, then turn left on Victory Road.
From State Route 55 (SR-55)
Take Dyer Road east toward Tustin, turn left on Red Hill Avenue, then turn right on Victory Road.
How You Can Help Shelter Animals Today
If you want to support animals in Orange County, you can:
🐾 Adopt a dog
https://petadoption.ocpetinfo.com/Adopt/#/home
🐾 Search for lost pets
https://petadoption.ocpetinfo.com/LostFound/#/home
🐾 Donate needed supplies
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RLVXG7Y9HMNV
🐾 Share adoptable dogs with friends and family
Even small actions can help save lives and reunite families with their beloved pets.
Nearby Animal Shelters & Rescue Services in Orange County
While OC Animal Care in Tustin serves many cities, Orange County is home to numerous additional animal shelters, field services, and rescue organizations. Checking multiple locations can increase your chances of finding adoptable dogs or lost pets.
Full Contact List
| Shelter / Service | Phone | Address / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Rescue Foundation of Dana Point | 949-240-2899 | PO BOX 756, Dana Point, CA 92629 |
| Buena Park Field / Shelter Services – South East Area Animal Control Authority | – | 9777 Seaaca Street, Downey, CA 90241 |
| City of Mission Viejo Animal Shelter | 949-470-3045 | 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 |
| San Clemente / Dana Point Animal Services Authority | 949-492-1617 | 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente, CA 92672 |
| Costa Mesa City Animal Control | 714-754-5311 | 99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
| Irvine Animal Care Center | 949-724-7740 | 6443 Oak Canyon St, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| La Habra – Field Services / Shelter Services – La Habra Police Dept Animal Services | 562-383-4352 | Inland Valley Humane Society, 500 Humane Way, Pomona, CA 91766 |
| Laguna Beach Animal Shelter | 949-497-3552 | 20612 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 |
| Newport Beach / Corona Del Mar Animal Shelter | 949-722-8301 | 2075 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 |
| Newport Beach City Animal Control | 949-644-3717 | 870 Santa Barbara, Newport Beach, CA 92660 |
| OC Animal Care | 714-935-6848 | 1630 Victory Road, Tustin, CA 92782 |
| Orange County Humane Society | 714-536-8480 | 21632 Newland, Huntington Beach, CA 92546 |
| Santa Ana Animal Control – Dog Licensing / Adoptions – OC Animal Care | 714-245-8792 | – |
| Seal Beach Animal Care Center | 562-430-4993 | 1700 Adolfo Lopez Dr, Seal Beach, CA 90740 |
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