Monroe
Monroe has been at OC Animal Care for about a week after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say he’s a calm and mellow senior dog who enjoys exploring his surroundings, eating treats and receiving attention.
The 8-year-old French bulldog is currently available for adoption, and he’s also eligible for the shelter’s April adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.
Click here to see a video of Monroe. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1957234
- Sex: Male
- Age: 8 years
- Weight: 22 pounds
- Color: Tan
- Breed: French bulldog
- Intake Date: 4/16/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Orange
- Kennel: #604
Sarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla has been at the shelter for about two weeks after coming in as a stray. Staff descriptions say she may be shy when meeting new people, but she opens up in the right environment.
Descriptions say she thrives best with slow introductions. Once she gets comfortable, Sarsaparilla enjoys long walks and lots of pets, staff note.
Sarsaparilla is currently available for adoption, and she’s also eligible for the shelter’s April adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.
Click here to see a video of Sarsaparilla. Here are her details:
- Pet ID: A1956300
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 3 years
- Weight: 54 pounds
- Color: Brown, white
- Breed: Pit bull mix
- Intake Date: 4/12/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Fountain Valley
- Kennel: #622
Maggie
Maggie has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for a little over a month after coming in as a stray.
Staff don’t have many details to offer Maggie’s personality, but notations say she’s a shy but sweet pet.
Maggie is currently available for adoption, and she’s also eligible for the shelter’s April adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over. She’s also available as part of the shelter’s foster-to-adopt program.
Click here to see a video of Maggie. Here are her details:
- Pet ID: A1953096
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 8 years
- Weight: 59 pounds
- Color: Tan, white
- Breed: English bulldog mix
- Intake Date: 3/14/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim
- Kennel: #427
Darin
Darin has been at the shelter for a little over a month after he was confiscated from a previous owner.
Staff notations say he’s a social animal who loves to be with people. Descriptions also say he loves pets, wet food and toys.
Here are Darin’s details:
- Pet ID: A1953672
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 5 years
- Weight: 11.2 pounds
- Color: Black
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 3/19/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: San Juan Capistrano
- Kennel: #C609
Sandy
Sandy has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about two weeks after she was confiscated from a previous owner.
Staff don’t have many details to offer about Sandy’s personality, but she’s currently available for adoption.
Here are Sandy’s details:
- Pet ID: A1956051
- Sex: Female (spayed)
- Age: 11 months
- Weight: 8 pounds
- Color: Brown, tabby, white
- Breed: Domestic shorthair
- Intake Date: 4/10/2026
- Intake Jurisdiction: Anaheim
- Kennel: #C712
Free Pet Adoption Expo in Huntington Beach
Orange County residents can check out more animals from OC Animal Care during a free Pet Adoption Expo planned for April 25 in Huntington Beach’s Central Park.
Leaders from the county and Huntington Beach are teaming up to provide free pet adoptions alongside opportunities for discounted veterinary services from two dozen vendors.
The event is expected to feature low-cost services for things like dog and cat vaccinations, deworming, nail trimming, microchipping and prescription flea control.
Vendors are also expected to offer a $15 rabies vaccine at the adoption expo and coupons for $50 off certain local spay and neuter services.
Click here to see a full lineup of vendors for tomorrow’s event.
Representatives from OC Animal Care are also expected to attend the event with pets available for adoption. No appointments are required, and everyone is welcome for this event. It’s scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m.
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 and feature your story. Contact Angelina Hicks at ahicks@voiceofoc.org or admin@voiceofoc.org to share your experience.
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.