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The Orange County animal shelter in Tustin, one of the largest municipal shelters in Southern California. The public can walk in during daily viewing hours to meet available cats, and adoptions are first come, first served with no animals held.

Hours Adoption visits daily 11am-5pm. Phone lines 8am-5pm, seven days a week.
Areas served Orange County, California
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 714-935-6848 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Walk in during viewing hours, 11am to 5pm daily, to see available cats. You can also call (714) 935-6848 and quote the Animal ID number to schedule an adoption visit. Adoptions are first come, first served and no pets are held.

Location

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The area

Orange County at a glance

Population 3,165,820
Housing units 1,146,169
Est. households with a cat 347,630

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When can I come see the cats?

Adoption visits run daily 11am to 5pm and you can walk in. Phone lines are open 8am to 5pm, seven days a week.

Can you hold a cat for me?

No. Adoptions are first come, first served and no pets are held for adoption, so arrive prepared to adopt the same day.

Where is the shelter?

At 1630 Victory Road in Tustin, serving Orange County.

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Contact OC Animal Care at 714-935-6848 to ask about surrendering an animal.

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