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Orange County animal shelter outlines services, high save rate and community programs
Summary
OC Animal Care briefed the council on Tustin campus operations, saying 2025 intake was about 15,000 animals with a dog-and-cat save rate above 90% (stated at 94%), expanded walk‑through adoption hours, new play‑yard surfacing from OC Waste & Recycling, and ongoing community programs such as microchip events, virtual training and a pet pantry.
An Orange County Animal Care representative presented a detailed overview of the Tustin campus and community programming to the Villa Park City Council.
The presenter said the campus—one of 14 cities' funded sites—received about 15,000 animals in calendar year 2025, of which approximately 12,000 were dogs and cats. "We continue to have a dog save rate over 90%. That is a goal called for in our strategic plan. It actually is at 94%."…
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