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.
How do I surrender my dog in Orange County CA?
Orange County residents can surrender their owned pet at the facility with an appointment. Orange County residents must show proof that they live in Orange County and must be the owner of the animal. There is a fee of $15 per pet to help offset the cost of care.
Is Orange County shelter a no kill shelter?
OCAS serves as the county’s only open admission pet shelter, which means no animal in need is ever turned away.
Do you pay for dogs from shelters?
When it comes to the cost to adopt a dog, there’s no single answer. Rates vary widely, with shelter staff reporting fees anywhere from $50 to $350 or more. That’s because each animal organization is unique, and uses a range of different factors to determine a cost that will support their rescue work.
How long does it take to adopt a dog in California?
The adoption process can take 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete an application. CCSPCA reserves the right to refuse service to anyone and may deny adoptions at their discretion. Additional fees may apply for extra procedures, medication, and e-collars.
Who picks up dead animals in Orange County CA?
OC Animal Care
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.
How many dogs and cats are in shelters?
Approximately 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted each year (1.6 million dogs and 1.6 million cats). About 710,000 animals who enter shelters as strays are returned to their owners. Of those, 620,000 are dogs and only 90,000 are cats.
How do you adopt a puppy?
Factor in family in adopting a dog. Everyone at home should be on board with the idea of getting a new dog. Take the family along when you go to the shelter—and that includes your current dog. Cesar, however, cautions: “Observe the new guy with other dogs before you bring him home.
How to contact animal control?
Animal Control Officers can be contacted after office hours, and on weekends and holidays, by calling the Consolidate Dispatch Agency (CDA) at 850-606-5800. An Animal Control Officer is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, for emergencies in the unincorporated area of the County.
What is OC animal?
OC Animal Care is the largest municipal animal shelter in Orange County, taking in over 18,000 animals each year. It services 14 cities and all of the County’s unincorporated areas.
