How much does it cost to adopt a dog from the Orange County animal shelter?

What is the adoption fee and what does it include? The standard adoption fee is $55 for dogs and $40 for cats. The shelter frequently offers adoption promotions reducing those fees further. Check out our current promotions here.

Is Orange County animal shelter a no kill shelter?

Orange County Animal Services does not identify as “no kill,” a term that is ambiguous, as there is no clear and legal definition for the term. OCAS is an open admission shelter, meaning no animal in need is turned away, regardless of health issue or behavior concern.

What does OC Animal Care do?

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.

Can you get a free dog at the shelter?

Yes, you can technically get free puppies Keep an eye out for adoption-fee free events at your local shelters. This is the most responsible way to go about getting free puppies. You can also ask your friends, coworkers and general acquaintances to keep their ears to the ground for you.

Can you surrender a pet to PetSmart?

Can You Surrender Animals To PetSmart? There are a variety of reasons that a pet might need to be rehomed or surrendered, but unfortunately, owners cannot take their animals to PetSmart to be surrendered. PetSmart does not accept pets for rehoming, even if the animal has been adopted from a PetSmart location.

Does OC animal shelter euthanize?

OC Animal Care took in more than 35,000 animals last year, including almost 14,000 cats and 13,720 dogs. Just under half the cats were euthanized, and 14 percent were adopted. Of the dogs, 45 percent were adopted, 23 percent were returned to owners and less than 10 percent were euthanized.

Where to take my dog if I can’t keep him?

Your local animal shelters or rescue groups may offer low-cost veterinary care or training services or be able to refer you to other organizations that offer these services. Find your local shelters and rescues by visiting The Shelter Pet Project and entering your zip code.

Do shelters have puppies?

Puppies for adoption are available all-year-round at animal shelters and rescue groups on Petfinder.com, a great place to begin a search on where to adopt a puppy. Meeting the puppies in-person helps decide if a large, medium or small size, or breed matches your home, lifestyle, and activity level.

Who picks up dead animals in Orange County CA?

Dead Animals If you are unfortunate enough to find a dead animal in your yard or in the road, call OC Animal Care and they will come pick it up. The number to call is (714) 935-6848.