{"id":196534,"date":"2026-02-27T14:39:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/196534\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T14:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:39:08","slug":"more-pets-available-for-adoption-at-orange-countys-animal-shelter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/196534\/","title":{"rendered":"More Pets Available For Adoption at Orange County\u2019s Animal Shelter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Howard<\/p>\n

Howard has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about two weeks after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say he\u2019s an energetic pet who\u2019s very motivated by treats.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Staff also note that Howard would benefit from some training and routine with an owner who can handle his strength.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Howard is currently available for adoption, and he\u2019s also eligible for the shelter\u2019s February adoption promotion<\/a>, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to see a video of Howard. Here are his details:<\/p>\n

Pet ID: A1950466<\/p>\n

Sex: Male (neutered)<\/p>\n

Age: 3 years<\/p>\n

Weight: 84 pounds<\/p>\n

Color: Gray, white<\/p>\n

Breed: Mastiff mix<\/p>\n

Intake Date: 2\/14\/2026<\/p>\n

Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana<\/p>\n

Kennel: #413<\/p>\n

Frog<\/p>\n

\"\"Frog, a 5-year-old Siberian husky, sits in her kennel at OC Animal Care in Tustin on Feb. 25, 2026. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Frog has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about three weeks after coming in as a stray. Staff descriptions say she\u2019s an energetic pet who would be best suited for an active home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She came into the shelter with a male Siberian husky named Toad, and the two are bonded. Staff notations say the pair would thrive in a home where they can be adopted together.<\/p>\n

Frog is currently available for adoption, and she\u2019s also eligible for the shelter\u2019s February adoption promotion<\/a>, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to see a video of Frog. Here are her details:<\/p>\n

Pet ID: A1950099 (Toad\u2019s pet ID is A1950099)<\/p>\n

Sex: Female (spayed)<\/p>\n

Age: 5 years<\/p>\n

Weight: 54 pounds<\/p>\n

Color: Black, white<\/p>\n

Breed: Siberian husky<\/p>\n

Intake Date: 2\/9\/2026<\/p>\n

Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim<\/p>\n

Kennel: #222<\/p>\n

Willow<\/p>\n

\"\"Willow, a 7-year-old domestic shorthair cat, rests in his kennel at OC Animal Care in Tustin on Feb. 25, 2026. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Willow has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for a week after he was returned by a previous adopter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Staff don\u2019t have many details available to offer about Willow\u2019s personality, but he is currently available for adoption.\u00a0<\/p>\n

OC Animal Care currently has fewer cats available for adoption during the winter months, when breeding slows down.<\/p>\n

Here are Willow\u2019s details:<\/p>\n

Pet ID: A1947450<\/p>\n

Sex: Male (neutered)<\/p>\n

Age: 7 years<\/p>\n

Weight: 11.2 pounds<\/p>\n

Color: Gray, white<\/p>\n

Breed: Domestic shorthair<\/p>\n

Intake Date: 2\/20\/2026<\/p>\n

Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana<\/p>\n

Kennel: #C612<\/p>\n

OC Animal Care, the county-run animal shelter in Tustin, is open daily for adoption visits from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, visitors can freely walk through the kennel areas to view the available animals.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

For more information about OC Animal Care click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Visit the pet adoptions page<\/a> to see more available pets.<\/p>\n

Angelina Hicks is the Voice of OC Collegiate News Service Editor. Contact her at ahicks@voiceofoc.org or on Twitter @angelinahicks13.<\/p>\n

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