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.
Hera
Hera has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for a little over two weeks after coming in as a stray. She’s been wearing a cone and appears to have had a recent operation.
Hera is currently available for adoption. During the month of August, cat adoption fees are cut in half on weekdays.
Here are Hera’s details:
- Pet ID: A1970644
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 3 years
- Weight: 9.1 pounds
- Color: Brown, tabby
- Breed: Domestic medium hair
- Intake Date: 7/21/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim
- Kennel: #C108
Becca
Becca has been at the shelter for a month after coming in as a stray. Staff descriptions say she’s a laid-pet back that would be best suited for a relaxed, adult-only home.
Notations also say she loves to nap and recommend visitors go slowly when meeting her for the first time.
Becca is currently available for adoption, and she’s also available as part of the shelter’s August promotion when all cat adoption fees are cut in half on weekdays.
Here are Becca’s details:
- Pet ID: A1968623
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 2 years
- Weight: 6 pounds
- Color: Brown, tabby, white
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 7/7/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim
- Kennel: #C202
Figgy
Figgy has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for two months after coming in as a stray. She has a unique coat coloring referred to as a “dilute calico” since the colors are more muted than a traditional calico cat.
Staff don’t have many details to offer about Figgy’s personality, but she’s currently available for adoption. During the month of August, cat adoption fees are cut in half on weekdays.
Here are Figgy’s details:
- Pet ID: A1964368
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 2 years
- Weight: 7 pounds
- Color: Dilute calico
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 6/5/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim
- Kennel: #C105
Chestnut
Chestnut has been at the shelter for a little under a month after coming in as a stray.
Staff descriptions say she’s a timid pet who may need slow introductions when meeting new people or animals. Notations also say she’s food-motivated and easy to lead.
She’s currently available for adoption, and she’s also available for the shelter’s August adoption promotion that is waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and up.
Click here to see a video of Chestnut. Here are her details:
- Pet ID: A1970111
- Sex: Female
- Age: 4 years
- Weight: 49 pounds
- Color: Tan, white
- Breed: Boxer labrador retriever mix
- Intake Date: 7/16/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #303
Miriam
Miriam has been at the shelter for about almost two weeks after coming in as a stray.
Staff notations describe her as an old soul who yearns for attention, adding that she’s a sweet and calm pet. She’s currently available for adoption.
Click here to see a video of Miriam. Here are her details:
- Pet ID: A1971788
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 7 years
- Weight: 19 pounds
- Color: Black, white
- Breed: Shih tzu
- Intake Date: 7/28/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #417
Clear the Shelters: Adoption Event Next Weekend
OC Animal Care is hosting an adoption event at the Tustin shelter on Aug. 15 as part of “Clear the Shelters” month.
The event will feature resource booths and kittens available for adoption. Each dog adoption will also receive a cargo liner while supplies last. The shelter is also currently giving out free Disney-themed pet items like collars and clothing.
For the whole month, adoption fees are waived for dogs 25 pounds and over. At next weekend’s event, adoption fees will be half-price for cats, kittens, rabbits and all other dogs that don’t already have their fees waived, including puppies and small dogs.
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.
