Apricot
Apricot has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about three months after she was surrendered by a previous owner. Staff notations recommend a family for Apricot that can be patient with her as she builds her confidence.
Descriptions say she can be shy, but in the right environment, her personality can bloom.
Apricot is currently available for adoption, and she’s also eligible for the shelter’s January adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over. She is also available as part of the shelter’s foster-to-adopt program.
Click here to see a video of Apricot. Here are her details:
- Pet ID: A1933472
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 2 years
- Weight: 51 pounds
- Color: Brown, brindle, white
- Breed: Boxer mix
- Intake Date: 10/17/2025
- Intake Jurisdiction: Huntington Beach
- Kennel: #425
Bruges
Bruges has been at the shelter for about two weeks after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say he already has some training and enjoys playing fetch and showing off some tricks for a treat.
Descriptions also say he walks well on a leash and understands commands to sit, shake and lie down.
Bruges is currently available for adoption, and he’s also eligible for the shelter’s January adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over. He is also available as part of the shelter’s foster-to-adopt program.
Click here to see a video of Bruges. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1947013
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 2 years
- Weight: 49 pounds
- Color: Brown, brindle
- Breed: Dutch Shepherd mix
- Intake Date: 1/2/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #304
Nacho
Nacho has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about two weeks after coming in as a stray.
Shelter staff members don’t have many details to offer about Nacho’s personality, but he’s noted as “medical” on his info sheet. He’s currently available for adoption.
OC Animal Care currently has fewer cats available for adoption during the winter months, when breeding slows down.
The shelter is also currently giving out free Disney giveaway items with each adoption of a dog or cat.
Here are Nacho’s details:
- Pet ID: A1947185
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 2 years
- Weight: 11.3 pounds
- Color: Orange, tabby, white
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 1/5/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim
- Kennel: #C702
OC Animal Care, the county-run animal shelter in Tustin, is open daily for adoption visits from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, visitors can freely walk through the kennel areas to view the available animals.
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.
For more information about OC Animal Care click here.
Visit the pet adoptions page to see more available pets.
Angelina Hicks is the Voice of OC Collegiate News Service Editor. Contact her at ahicks@voiceofoc.org or on Twitter @angelinahicks13.