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.
Ruth
Ruth has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about four months after coming in as a stray. Staff notations recommend going slow when meeting her for the first time. Descriptions also say she enjoys being pet once she is comfortable around people.
Staff recommend a home for Ruth with a cat-experienced family and no young children.
Ruth is currently available for adoption. In honor of National Cat Day on Oct. 29, all cats and kittens also have a reduced adoption fee of $50 until Nov. 1. Cat and kitten adoption fees are normally $100 to $175.
Here are Ruth’s details:
- Pet ID: A1965955
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 3 years
- Weight: 7.2 pounds
- Color: Black
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 6/17/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #C705
Ballistic
Ballistic has been at the shelter for nearly a month after coming in as a stray. He’s full of energy and loves to play and have fun, according to staff notations.
Descriptions also say he’s great on walks and loves playing fetch. Staff recommend a home for Ballistic with no kids where he can be the only dog or with other large dogs.
All month long, there’s an October promotion that is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and up.
Click here to see a video of Ballistic. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1980387
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 5 years
- Weight: 90 pounds
- Color: Red tick, white
- Breed: German shorthaired pointer
- Intake Date: 10/3/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Orange County
- Kennel: #213
Cinder
Cinder has been at OC Animal Care for about a month after coming in as a stray. Staff don’t have many details to offer about her personality, but she’s currently available for adoption.
In honor of National Cat Day on Oct. 29, all cats and kittens also have a $50 reduced adoption fee until Nov. 1.
Here are Cinder’s details:
- Pet ID: A1979327
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 5 months
- Weight: 4.9 pounds
- Color: Orange, tabby
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 9/25/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #C716
Roman
Roman has been at the shelter for about a week after he was returned by a previous adopter. Staff notations say he’s an excitable dog that’s full of enthusiasm and loves to go on adventures.
Descriptions also say that Roman is still working on his leash manners and would thrive with some guidance and patience. He would also be great with another dog who could match his energy.
He’s currently available for adoption, and he’s also eligible for the shelter’s October promotion that is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and up.
Click here to see a video of Ballistic. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1976709
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 1 year
- Weight: 57 pounds
- Color: Black, tan
- Breed: German shepherd labrador retriever mix
- Intake Date: 10/21/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #408
Boo-dini
Boo-dini has been at the shelter for about a month after coming in as a stray. Staff don’t have many details to offer about his personality, but he’s currently available for adoption.
He’s also eligible for a promotion in honor of National Cat Day — all cats and kittens also have a $50 reduced adoption fee until Nov. 1.
Here are Boo-dini’s details:
- Pet ID: A1980607
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 3 years
- Weight: 9.8 pounds
- Color: Gray, tabby
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 10/5/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Fountain Valley
- Kennel: #C612
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.
