Animal Care Center (Shelter)

Serving Orange County's residents and animals

OC Animal Care is located at:

561 The City Drive South
Orange, CA. 92868

Directions from the 22 Fwy:
East bound - Exit at The City Drive and turn left, OC Animal Care will be on the right
West bound - Exit at The City Drive onto Metropolitan and turn right.  OC Animal Care will be straight ahead

Directions from the 5 Fwy:
North bound - Exit at Chapman Ave. and turn left.  Turn left at The City Drive.  OC Animal Care will be on the left
South bound - Exit at State College/The City Drive and turn right.  OC Animal Care will be on the left

OC Animal Care provides temporary shelter and medical care for "lost", owned, or stray animals and provides opportunities for adoption of these animals.

Locating a new pet at OC Animal Care:
OC Animal Care is the largest shelter on the west coast, with 382 dog runs and housing for over 300 cats. There is a variety of species to choose from when looking for a new pet. On any given day, about 20% of the dogs and cats are available for immediate adoption.

What is the cost of a dog?
The total purchase price for a dog will vary depending on the dog's age and a spay/neuter fee. All dogs receive an ID Microchip, an application of Advantage flea treatment, deworming, and vaccinations that protect them from Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Bordatella and Rabies.  Dogs over 4-months of age also receive a one-year license if the dog will reside within Orange County’s licensing jurisdiction. The spay/neuter fee is also included.

OC Animal Care strongly supports pet sterilization. Spayed females are normally healthier, live longer, and do not come into heat, which attracts un-neutered males to your property. Neutered males are better companion animals. Additional benefits include a reduced risk of cancer and a substantial reduction in your pet license fee.

What is the cost of a cat?
The cost for a cat includes a Leukemia test, an application of Advantage flea treatment, deworming, an ID Microchip and applicable vaccinations depending on the cat's age, and a spay/neuter fee. All surgeries are performed on site with pick up available the next day.

What is the return policy?
If a medical or behavioral problem is discovered within 30 days of the date of adoption, you may return your pet with your sales receipt to OC Animal Care. OC Animal Care does not pay for medical services after adoption. You will have 30 days to select the same kind of replacement animal. Adoption fees are not refundable.

How to claim your impounded pet at OC Animal Care:
To ensure that an animal is returned to its rightful owner, you may be asked to provide either vaccination history or a photograph of your pet. You will be asked to verify the city and major cross streets where your pet was lost; and the date you last saw your pet. Click here for more information.