Emerson

Emerson has been at OC Animal Care for about a month and a half after coming in as a stray. Staff notations describe him as a friendly, gentle and affectionate pet who does well with people and other dogs.

He is currently available for adoption, and he’s also available as part of the shelter’s foster-to-adopt program. He is also eligible for the shelter’s November adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.

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

  • Pet ID: A1891900
  • Sex: Male (neutered)
  • Age: 3 years
  • Weight: 60 pounds
  • Color: Black, white
  • Breed: Pit bull
  • Intake Date: 10/12/2024
  • Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
  • Kennel: #528

Shy Guy

Shy Guy, a 2-year-old pit bull mix, sits in his kennel at OC Animal Care in Tustin on Nov. 25, 2024. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC 

Shy Guy has been at the shelter for about a month after coming in as a stray. Staff notations describe him as gentle and — as his name suggests — shy. He may get nervous when meeting people for the first time but becomes more playful once he’s relaxed.

He is currently available for adoption, and he’s also available as part of the shelter’s foster-to-adopt program. He is also eligible for the shelter’s November adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.

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

  • Pet ID: A1895241
  • Sex: Male (neutered)
  • Age: 2 years
  • Weight: 68 pounds
  • Color: White, black
  • Breed: Pit bull mix
  • Intake Date: 11/04/2024
  • Intake Jurisdiction: Orange County
  • Kennel:11/04/2024

Ernie

Ernie, a 5-year-old domestic shorthair cat, sits in his kennel at OC Animal Care in Tustin on Nov. 25, 2024. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC

Ernie has been at the shelter for about two months after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say he’s usually quiet and loves canned meals, and it is recommended that visitors speak softly when meeting him for the first time.

He is currently being treated and monitored for an upper respiratory infection and may need an additional veterinarian consultation upon adoption.

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

Here are Ernie’s details:

  • Pet ID: A1890391
  • Sex: Male (neutered)
  • Age: 5 years
  • Weight: 13.1 pounds
  • Color: Black
  • Breed: Domestic shorthair
  • Intake Date: 10/1/2024
  • Intake Jurisdiction: Tustin
  • Kennel: # C113

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.