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.
Pippin
Pippin has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about three months after coming in as a stray. He’s about four months old and currently available for adoption.
During the month of August, cat adoption fees are cut in half on weekdays.
Here are Pippin’s details:
- Pet ID: A1962782
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 4 months
- Weight: 4.1 pounds
- Color: Gray, white
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 5/26/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Orange
- Kennel: #C212
Sting
Sting came into the shelter as a stray alongside Pippin, and he is also about four months old.
He’s currently available for adoption, and he’s also eligible for the shelter’s August adoption promotion that is cutting cat adoption fees in half on weekdays this month.
Here are Sting’s details:
- Pet ID: A1962783
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 4 months
- Weight: 4.7 pounds
- Color: Gray, tabby, white
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 5/26/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Orange
- Kennel: #C212
Wynonna
Wynonna has been at the shelter for about two months after coming in as a stray. At three months old, she’s currently available for adoption. Wynonna and all other cats at the shelter have half-off adoption fees on weekdays in August.
Here are Wynonna’s details:
- Pet ID: A1968163
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 3 months
- Weight: 2.9 pounds
- Color: Brown, tabby
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 7/3/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim
- Kennel: #C207
Sabertooth
Sabertooth has been at OC Animal in Tustin for nearly three months after coming in as a stray. He’s about four months old and is currently available for adoption.
Here are Sabertooth’s details:
- Pet ID: A1964572
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 4 months
- Weight: 5 pounds
- Color: Brown, tabby
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 6/7/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Fountain Valley
- Kennel: #C201
Tadpole
Tadpole has been at the shelter for about a week after spending some time with a foster family. Staff descriptions say he’s a friendly dog who loves attention and affection.
He’s currently available for adoption, and he is also available as part of the shelter’s August adoption promotion that is waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and up.
Click here to see a video of Tadpole. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1896214
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 3 years
- Weight: 34.5 pounds
- Color: Fawn, black
- Breed: Pug beagle mix
- Intake Date: 8/26/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Yorba Linda
- Kennel: #305
Tori
Tori has been at the shelter for about three weeks after she was confiscated from a previous owner. Staff notations say she’s a sweet pet who loves to play and chase after balls.
Descriptions also say she knows how to sit when asked, takes treats gently and loves attention. She’s currently available for adoption, and she’s also available as part of the shelter’s August adoption promotion that is waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and up.
Click here to see a video of Tori. Here are her details:
- Pet ID: A1967427
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 1 year
- Weight: 50 pounds
- Color: Black, white
- Breed: Pit bull
- Intake Date: 8/4/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim
- Kennel: #221
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.
