Solar

Solar has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about a week after returning from a stay with a foster family. She originally came into the shelter about five months ago.

She’s one of the older dogs at the shelter. Staff notations describe that Solar knows basic commands and loves being close to people.

She is currently available as part of the shelter’s October adoption promotion. This month, adoption fees are waived for dogs 25 pounds and over.

Click here to see a video of Solar. Here are her details:

  • Pet ID: A1863979
  • Sex: Female (spayed)
  • Age: 8 years
  • Weight: 60 pounds
  • Color: Brown, white
  • Breed: Labrador Retriever boxer mix
  • Intake Date: 9/28/2024
  • Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim
  • Kennel: #422

Marty

Marty, an 8-year-old chow chow mix, sits in his kennel at OC Animal Care in Tustin on Oct. 1, 2024. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC

Marty has been at the shelter for about four months after coming in as a stray. He was found wandering around an intersection before someone dropped him off at OC Animal Care.

He’s one of the older dogs at the shelter, but staff notations describe he’s still full of energy. Marty is currently available for adoption, and he’s also available as part of the shelter’s foster-to-adopt program.

He’s also eligible for the shelter’s October adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.

Click here to see a video of Marty. Here are his details:

  • Pet ID: A1870123
  • Sex: Male (neutered)
  • Age: 8 years
  • Weight: 81 pounds
  • Color: Red
  • Breed: Chow chow mix
  • Intake Date: 6/03/2024
  • Intake Jurisdiction: Fullerton
  • Kennel: #605

Carmen

Carmen, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair cat, sits in her kennel at OC Animal Care in Tustin on Oct. 1, 2024. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC

Carmen has been at the shelter for about a month after coming in as a stray. She’s currently available for adoption.

OC Animal Care is offering a promotional cat adoption event every Friday — cat adoption fees are reduced to $50 on Fridays only.

Here are Carmen’s details:

  • Pet ID: A1886529
  • Sex: Female (spayed)
  • Age: 2 years
  • Weight: 7.05 pounds
  • Color: Brown tabby, white
  • Breed: Domestic shorthair
  • Intake Date: 9/07/2024
  • Intake Jurisdiction: Tustin
  • Kennel: #C111

OC Animal Care, the county-run animal shelter in Tustin, is open daily for adoption visits from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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.

The shelter also offers viewing hours daily from 2 to 5 p.m., including weekends. During this time, visitors can freely walk through the kennel areas.

For more information about OC Animal Care click here.

Visit the pet adoptions page to see more available pets.

Angelina Hicks is a Voice of OC Tracy Wood Reporting Fellow. Contact her at ahicks@voiceofoc.org or on Twitter @angelinahicks13.

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