{"id":423082,"date":"2026-08-03T23:16:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T23:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/423082\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T23:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T23:16:26","slug":"homeless-pets-at-orange-countys-animal-shelter-need-homes-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/423082\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeless Pets at Orange County\u2019s Animal Shelter Need Homes This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you adopted a shelter animal because of Voice of OC\u2019s weekly Pets of the Week article? We\u2019d love to hear from you. Contact Angelina Hicks at ahicks@voiceofoc.org or admin@voiceofoc.org to share your experience.<\/p>\n

Kabutops<\/p>\n

Kabutops has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about three weeks after coming in as a stray. Staff descriptions say he\u2019s a friendly pet full of love who enjoys attention and making new friends.<\/p>\n

Staff also say that Kabutops would be best suited for a dog-experienced family with older children, adding that he would benefit from a routine and training.<\/p>\n

He may need additional veterinary care upon adoption, according to descriptions.<\/p>\n

Kabutops is currently available for adoption, and he\u2019s also available as part of the shelter\u2019s July adoption promotion<\/a>, which is waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and above.<\/p>\n

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

Pet ID: A1969648<\/p>\n

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

Age: 1 year<\/p>\n

Weight: 44.5 pounds<\/p>\n

Color: White, black<\/p>\n

Breed: Boxer labrador retriever mix<\/p>\n

Intake Date: 7\/14\/2026<\/p>\n

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

Kennel: #425<\/p>\n

Rapidash<\/p>\n

\"\"Rapidash, a 3-year-old SIberian Husky, stands in her kennel at OC Animal Care in Tustin on July 30, 2026. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Rapidash has been at the shelter for a little over a month after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say she\u2019s a shy but sweet pet who does best with slow introductions and warms up to affection once she gets comfortable around new people.<\/p>\n

Descriptions recommend a calm home for Rapidash. She\u2019s currently available for adoption.<\/p>\n

Rapidash is also available as part of the shelter\u2019s July adoption promotion<\/a>, which is waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and above.<\/p>\n

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

Pet ID: A1966724<\/p>\n

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

Age: 3 years<\/p>\n

Weight: 65 pounds<\/p>\n

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

Breed: Siberian Husky<\/p>\n

Intake Date: 6\/23\/2026<\/p>\n

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

Kennel: #223<\/p>\n

Staryu<\/p>\n

\"\"Staryu, a 1-year-old mastiff mix, sits in her kennel at OC Animal Care in Tustin on July 30, 2026. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Staryu has been at the shelter for about four weeks after coming in as a stray.<\/p>\n

According to staff descriptions, she is a shy pet who warms up to gentle attention and walks great on a leash.<\/p>\n

Staryu is currently available for adoption, and she\u2019s also available as part of the shelter\u2019s July adoption promotion<\/a>, which is waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and above.<\/p>\n

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

Pet ID: A1968681<\/p>\n

Sex: Female<\/p>\n

Age: 1 year<\/p>\n

Weight: 61 pounds<\/p>\n

Color: Black, brown, brindle<\/p>\n

Breed: Mastiff mix<\/p>\n

Intake Date: 7\/7\/2026<\/p>\n

Intake Jurisdiction: Tustin<\/p>\n

Kennel: #227<\/p>\n

Bex<\/p>\n

\"\"Bex, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair cat, sits in her kennel at OC Animal Care in Tustin on July 30, 2026. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Bex has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about three weeks after coming in as a stray.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s 2 years old and available for adoption. During July, cat and kitten adoption fees are reduced to $100<\/a> on weekdays as part of a monthly promotion.<\/p>\n

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

Pet ID: A1969688<\/p>\n

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

Age: 2 years<\/p>\n

Weight: 6.1 pounds<\/p>\n

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

Breed: Domestic shorthair<\/p>\n

Intake Date: 7\/14\/2026<\/p>\n

Intake Jurisdiction: Orange<\/p>\n

Kennel: #C203<\/p>\n

Looti<\/p>\n

\"\"Looti, a 3-year-old domestic shorthair cat, sleeps in his kennel at OC Animal Care in Tustin on July 30, 2026. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Looti has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for nearly two months after coming in as a stray. According to staff descriptions, he\u2019s under medical supervision and may need some veterinary care before adoption.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s available for adoption, and he\u2019s also available as part of this month\u2019s cat adoption promotion. During July, cat and kitten adoption fees are reduced to $100<\/a> on weekdays.<\/p>\n

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

Pet ID: A1964523<\/p>\n

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

Age: 3 years<\/p>\n

Weight: 9.14 pounds<\/p>\n

Color: Gray<\/p>\n

Breed: Domestic shorthair<\/p>\n

Intake Date: 6\/6\/2026<\/p>\n

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

Kennel: #C602<\/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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