A host of Orange County animal shelters are working together this Valentine’s Day weekend, encouraging residents to adopt a dog or cat.
Participating shelters include Coastal Animal Services Authority (San Clemente), Irvine Animal Care Center, Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, Mission Viejo Animal Services, Newport Beach Animal Services and Orange County Animal Care.
Gimli
Gimli has been at OC Animal Care for about three weeks after spending some time outside the shelter with a foster family. Staff descriptions say he’s a shy, gentle, and calm pet who’s easy to handle.
Descriptions also say that he enjoys taking slow walks and exploring his surroundings. Additionally, he’s already potty trained and knows how to “sit” on command.
Gimli is currently available for adoption, and he’s also eligible for the shelter’s February adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over. He’s also available as part of the shelter’s foster-to-adopt program.
Click here to see a video of Gimli. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1944625
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 4 years
- Weight: 91 pounds
- Color: Gray
- Breed: Pit bull
- Intake Date: 1/26/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #416
Tiramisu
Tiramisu has been at the shelter for almost two months after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say she’s a playful pet who loves attention and loves to explore her surroundings.
She’s currently available for adoption, and she’s also eligible for the shelter’s February adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.
Click here to see a video of Tiramisu. Here are her details:
- Pet ID: A1946050
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 8 years
- Weight: 65 pounds
- Color: Black, white
- Breed: Pit bull
- Intake Date: 12/21/2025
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #218
Percy
Percy has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about a month and a half after coming in as a stray. Staff don’t have many details available to offer about Percy’s personality, but he is currently available for adoption.
OC Animal Care currently has fewer cats available for adoption during the winter months, when breeding slows down.
Here are Percy’s details:
- Pet ID: A1947009
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 5 years
- Weight: 12 pounds
- Color: Orange, tabby, white
- Breed: Domestic medium-hair
- Intake Date: 1/2/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #C610
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.