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People love pets. They're cute, cuddly and fun! But having a pet involves much more than just love. There's a huge commitment involved; pets need food and water, medical care and lots of attention. Unfortunately, with all of these responsibilities, many people find that they are in over their heads. The result is a large number of unwanted pets. That's where OC Animal Care comes in. We take in more than 20,000 dogs, cats, bunnies and other pets in Orange County each year! In addition to the daily feed, shelter and medical care provided to each pet at our shelter, OC Animal Care strives to be proactive in placing pets by offering monthly adoption events, working with hundreds of nonprofit rescue groups and encouraging our community members to become volunteers and foster caretakers. OC Animal Care promotes: responsible pet ownership; health and safety of people and animals and spay/neuter programs. OC Animal Care provides temporary shelter and medical care for "lost" owned or stray animals and opportunities for adoption of these animals. OC Animal Care houses and provides medical care for impounded dogs, cats and exotic animals. The Care Center provides pet licensing and patrol services to 14 contract cities and all the unincorporated areas of the County.
1. Visit the Animal Care Center or Adoptable Pets page and select one of our available pets. Available pets have met the minimum required retention period allowed for owners to have their pet returned to them and have been made available for adoption. 2. Fill out the Pre-Adoption Questionnaire. This form will help our staff learn more about you and your household so we can help you find a good fit for your family. 3. Go to the Service Window and let the Office Specialist know you are interested in adopting the pet. You will need the pet’s unique Animal ID number listed on the website or on their kennel card. Once you have tuned in your Pre-Adoption Questionnaire they will give you a visiting pass and direct you to the visit waiting area. 4. All adopters must visit with the pet they are considering prior to completing the adoption process. Our staff will evaluate the visit and help you determine if this is the right pet for you by providing more information about the pet. 5. Once you have completed your visit you will be directed to our Adoption Center to complete the adoption process. You must pay all applicable fees and will be provided necessary paperwork. If your newly adopted pet has to stay for surgery, you will be required to return to the Animal Care Center when notified that your animal is ready for pick-up.
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