Have you adopted a shelter animal because of Voice of OC’s weekly Pets of the Week article? We’d love to hear from you. Contact Angelina Hicks at ahicks@voiceofoc.org or admin@voiceofoc.org to share your experience.
Piper
Piper has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for three weeks after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say she’s a strong pet with a big heart.
Descriptions also say she’s been having a challenging time adjusting to life at the shelter, but staff members say she’s been improving.
She does best with slow instructions, according to notations, and it takes her a little bit of time to warm up when meeting new people.
Piper is currently available for adoption, and she’s available as part of the shelter’s June adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and above.
Click here to see a video of Piper. Here are her details:
- Pet ID: A1963390
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 3 years
- Weight: 81 pounds
- Color: Sable, black
- Breed: German shepherd mix
- Intake Date: 5/29/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Tustin
- Kennel: #525
Rabbit
Rabbit has been at the shelter for about two weeks after he was returned by a previous adopter. Staff notations say he’s a friendly and playful puppy who loves chasing after toys and eating treats.
Descriptions say he’s still practicing being gentle and would benefit from a routine and some training.
Rabbit is currently available for adoption, and he’s available as part of the shelter’s June adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and above.
Click here to see a video of Rabbit. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1959604
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 10 months
- Weight: 45 pounds
- Color: Black, tan
- Breed: Siberian husky mix
- Intake Date: 6/6/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Out of jurisdiction
- Kennel: #210
Jelly Bean
Jelly Bean has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about a week after coming in as a stray.
Staff don’t have many details to offer about Jelly Bean’s personality, but she’s currently available for adoption, and she’s available as part of the shelter’s June adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and above.
Here are Jelly Bean’s details:
- Pet ID: A1965594
- Sex: Female
- Age: 6 years
- Weight: 65 pounds
- Color: Gray, white
- Breed: Pit bull
- Intake Date: 6/14/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Tustin
- Kennel: #304
Selma
Selma has been at the shelter for about three months after she was confiscated from a previous owner.
She’s currently available for adoption and eligible for the shelter’s June cat and kitten adoption promotion, which is reducing cat adoption fees to $100.
Here are Selma’s details:
- Pet ID: A1914820
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 3 years
- Weight: 8.5 pounds
- Color: Brown tabby
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 4/17/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Huntington Beach
- Kennel: #C609
Shannon
Shannon has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about a month and a half after coming in as a stray.
She’s currently available for adoption and eligible for the shelter’s June cat and kitten adoption promotion, which is reducing cat adoption fees to $100.
Here are Shannon’s details:
- Pet ID: A1959559
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 2 years
- Weight: 5.3 pounds
- Color: Black, white
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 5/4/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim
- Kennel: #C116
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.
