ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 20, 2026) – OC Public Libraries (OCPL) has been awarded a NACo Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing outstanding innovation in…

This hike in Limestone Canyon is 7 miles and includes some hills on the trek to Dripping Springs – a fern-covered rock face dripping with life-giving water creating an essential watering hole for…

Nature Storytime Experience for Kids and FamiliesThis collaboration between OC Public Libraries and Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an exciting nature experience for the community to learn more about the…

Can dogs or cats get COVID-19? There is no evidence that animals can contract or spread COVID-19. Please visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) webpage for information on pets & COVID-19. Is…

Hop on down to OC Animal Care and FIND SOME BUNNY TO LOVE! Beginning January 11th through the month of February, we are having $14 bunny adoptions. Please help all of our floppy eared friends find…

Do you have extra time on your hands? Checkout these tips on how to reunite pets with their families from home! read moreView PDF

Temperatures are down! Check out our cold weather tips and help keep all of our four-legged friends safe. read moreView PDF

OC Animal Care Will Be Closed March 16 Through March 31, 2020View PDF

As we work to prevent further exposure, cat adoptions will continue at the shelter. All potential adopters will be counseled in the potential exposure to the virus as well as the signs to watch for.…

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday and in an abundance of caution to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community, OC Animal Care will not be booking any new appointments until Monday,…