As the animal shelter opens up for more visitations, here’s a look at some of the 228 dogs and 189 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted as of Aug. 14.
Quartz
Quartz has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about five months after she came into the shelter as a confiscated pet. Staff notations describe that she’s improved on walks with volunteers and is calm when around other dogs.
Staff recommends an owner that has experience with large dogs for Quartz. She’s available for adoption and the shelter’s new foster-to-adopt program.
Click here to see a video of Quartz. Here are her details:
- Pet ID: A1859488
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 3 years
- Weight: 47 pounds
- Color: Brown, black
- Breed: German Shepherd mix
- Intake Date: 3/23/2024
- Intake Jurisdiction: Silverado
- Kennel: #301
Turbo
Turbo has been at the shelter for just over two months after coming in as a stray.
Staff notations recommend a child-free home for Turbo and advise people to go slow when meeting him for the first time. He’s currently available for adoption.
Click here to see a video of Turbo. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1870956
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 2 years
- Weight: 52 pounds
- Color: Black, white
- Breed: Siberian Husky
- Intake Date: 6/07/2024
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #420
Olga
Olga has been at the shelter for almost a month after coming in as a stray.
She is currently being monitored for stiff rear legs and a possible neurological problem. She is available for adoption and may need additional vet consultations. Staff notations recommend gentle handling of Olga.
Here are her details:
- Pet ID: A1877822
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 1 year
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Color: Brown tabby
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 7/21/2024
- Intake Jurisdiction: Tustin
- Kennel: #C711
OC Animal Care, the county-run animal shelter in Tustin, is open daily for adoption visits from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To schedule an adoption visit, call the main line at (714) 935-6848 and mention the animal ID number for any specific pet you might be interested in.
The shelter also offers viewing hours daily from 2 to 5 p.m., including weekends. During this time, visitors can freely walk through the kennel areas.
For more information about OC Animal Care click here.
Visit the pet adoptions page to see more available pets.
Angelina Hicks is a Voice of OC Tracy Wood Reporting Fellow. Contact her at ahicks@voiceofoc.org or on Twitter @angelinahicks13.
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