Category: OC Animal Care

OC Animal Care Troubled by High Euthanasia Rates, Poor Leadership: Grand Jury Report

June 14, 2023
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A grand jury in Orange County released a report last week on OC Animal Care in Tustin, California, stating concerns over its high euthanasia rates, poor leadership, limited staffing, lack of proper assessment of animals chosen for euthanasia, and low morale. This is not the first time the jury has looked into the agency. Five previous…

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Incarcerated Youth Rehabilitate Through Dog Training at OC Probation

January 19, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Incarcerated youth at Orange County Probation celebrated with a graduation of sorts Jan. 17, after training rescue dogs for nearly four months before handing the trained pets over to their new owners. The program—operated by Cell Dogs, Inc. since 2008—started up again last October after being shut down for nearly three years due…

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Orange County Shelter Waives Adoption Fees For Large Dogs

January 10, 2023
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OC Animal Care, one of Orange County’s largest municipal animal shelters, is continuing to waive this month’s adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and over to incentivize adoptions. Since the shelter started such a promotion in December, adoptions for large dogs have doubled compared to the same time last year. According to the shelter, 92…

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Second Rabid Bat Found in Orange County

October 7, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County health officials are reporting the discovery of a second rabid bat in the last month. A bat found Oct. 6 outside the main lobby of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Building on Alton Parkway in Irvine has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. Given the location…

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Humanitarian Efforts Recognized by Red Cross

May 14, 2021
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Orange County’s everyday heroes were recognized May 14 for their “self-sacrifices” in making the community a better place. The American Red Cross of Orange County honored the good Samaritans during a 2021 Heroes Award virtual luncheon. Gift of Life Jackie and Victor Miller are known for being regular platelet donors every Sunday at 7 a.m.,…

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