Irvine Animal Care Center

Irvine Animal Care Center The Irvine Animal Care Center is committed to providing a safe, clean, enriching, caring environment.
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The Irvine Animal Care Center provides sheltering, care and enrichment for homeless, neglected, abused or unwanted animals. Services include licensing for Irvine residents, pet adoptions and events.

This year’s Irvine Animal Care Center Photo Fundraiser raised nearly $13,000 to help pets in need, and now it’s time to ...
09/10/2024

This year’s Irvine Animal Care Center Photo Fundraiser raised nearly $13,000 to help pets in need, and now it’s time to show off our animal super stars!

Preorder your copy of the 2025 wall calendar featuring all eligible images from the Photo Fundraiser. It makes a great gift for the animal lovers in your life, and all calendar sales further support the center’s special programs. Preordering helps us minimize printing costs to ensure all available proceeds support the center’s lifesaving programs and Irvine animals.

Reserve your calendar now, and check out the 13 Photo Fundraiser winners who are featured as full-page photos, at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/photo-fundraiser.

Thank you to all who supported the Irvine Animal Care Center 2024 Photo Fundraiser by entering photos of your own pet or...
09/10/2024

Thank you to all who supported the Irvine Animal Care Center 2024 Photo Fundraiser by entering photos of your own pet or voting for those shared online. We received over 100 entries and more than 9,000 votes for our super star submissions!

Thanks to you, nearly $13,000 was raised to support animals in need and the center’s Enhanced Care, Foster Care, and Third Chance for Pets programs.
Congratulations to the 13 winners, who will be featured as full-page photos in our 2025 Wall Calendar: Anetka, Buddy, Cocobelle, Echo-Bot, HollyWood, Leo, Mr. Sparkles, Ms. Frizzle, Oktavia, Oliver, Rosie, Skippy, and Starla.

We are so grateful for our animal-loving community! Learn more and preorder your calendar at cityofirvine.org/animals.

September 2–8 we had 21 cats adopted! The cats were Apollo, Aurthur, Basil, Boba, Bruce, Clark, Costa, Galaxy, Hattie, I...
09/09/2024

September 2–8 we had 21 cats adopted! The cats were Apollo, Aurthur, Basil, Boba, Bruce, Clark, Costa, Galaxy, Hattie, Isabella, Java, Kopi, Marshmallow, Momo, Obi, Ojai, Peaches, Pike, Skywalker, Vision, and Yor. Congratulations to everyone on your new homes!

We also had 2 dogs, and 1 cat returned to their owners.

Visit irvineanimals.org/adopt for more information on adoption and operating hours.

If you’re seeing green at the Irvine Animal Care Center, that could be good thing!If you’re 62 or older, the Seniors Hel...
09/08/2024

If you’re seeing green at the Irvine Animal Care Center, that could be good thing!

If you’re 62 or older, the Seniors Helping Seniors program waives your adoption fees when you adopt a senior animal. Senior pets such as Peppermint here make great companions for many reasons:

—Senior animals are often already housebroken with less energy than young puppies and kittens.

—Many come from loving home environments and were only relinquished because owners could no longer care for them.

Look for the green senior stamp on kennel cards to identify adoptable senior pets and bring your new best friend home today. For more information on this program, call the center at 949-724-7740.

Helping animals in need is no laughing matter — unless you’re doing it at our Comedy Unleashed fundraiser!Make plans to ...
09/07/2024

Helping animals in need is no laughing matter — unless you’re doing it at our Comedy Unleashed fundraiser!

Make plans to laugh it up Tuesday, September 17, at the eighth annual Comedy Unleashed show at Irvine Improv. Enjoy dinner and three comedy acts by Willie Simon, Eric Freedman, and Felicia Folkes during a night of nonstop entertainment. All proceeds support the Irvine Animal Care Center’s lifesaving programs for animals in need.

Tickets are $55 and include dinner plus the venue service fee. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Get your tickets and learn more at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/comedy-unleashed.

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This is the final weekend to help us Clear The Shelters!We are proud to take part in the 10th annual Clear The Shelters ...
09/06/2024

This is the final weekend to help us Clear The Shelters!

We are proud to take part in the 10th annual Clear The Shelters campaign, which makes it easier than ever to add an adoptable pet to your family. Through September 9, all adoption fees for dogs/puppies and cats/kittens are just $20, and small animal adoption fees are waived.

The center is open today noon–6 p.m., and this weekend 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Adoption hours end one hour prior to closing.

To learn more about our adoptable animals as well as adoption process details, visit cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/adopt-pet.

Tomorrow is the Summer Pet Adoption Fair, where the Irvine Animal Care Center will have a booth with animal-related info...
09/06/2024

Tomorrow is the Summer Pet Adoption Fair, where the Irvine Animal Care Center will have a booth with animal-related information and resources. Visitors can also enjoy fun demonstrations and free custom dog tags while supplies last.

Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 7, at Mason Regional Park.

Sasha here with an Irvine Animal Care Center announcement: The center’s renovation and expansion project is off to a gre...
09/05/2024

Sasha here with an Irvine Animal Care Center announcement: The center’s renovation and expansion project is off to a great start! Staff are taking care to keep things as peaceful and comfortable as possible for us. Can you support that effort?

• Give us dogs and the cats an extra layer of cozy comfort by donating fleece fabric. Fleece blankets are too much for us right now, but single-layer, fleece fabric would be just right.

• Help our shy cats by making and donating cat kennel curtains (requires sewing machine); view instructions at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/volunteer.

• Help reduce kennel stress by donating enrichment items for dogs and cats, especially Nylabone and KONG products, Lick Mats, and feeder toys. It’s easy to use our Amazon or Chewy wish lists and have items shipped to the center.

Feel free to drop off your items any day of the week. A donation bin sits near the center’s entrance from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekends.

The renovation and expansion project will enhance the center's facilities, allowing us to better serve the community and the animals we care for. The center will remain open during the renovation process, utilizing temporary facilities, existing spaces, and newly renovated areas to continue our operations seamlessly.

The project is set to be completed by summer 2026. Read more and view groundbreaking event photos at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/project-updates.

September is National Preparedness Month, and it’s important to plan, prepare, and protect your pet in advance of an eme...
09/05/2024

September is National Preparedness Month, and it’s important to plan, prepare, and protect your pet in advance of an emergency. After all, these furry, feathered, or scaled members of your family are just as loved and important!

Here are a few tips on how to incorporate pets into your emergency preparedness plans:

✔️ Create an emergency kit with a one-week supply of food, fresh water, and needed medications; transportation equipment like carriers or crates; and license and vaccination certificates.

✔️ Familiarize yourself with pet-friendly hotels, boarding facilities, and animal hospitals along your evacuation route.

✔️ Have your pet wear an ID tag and get them microchipped if they aren’t already.
Visit cityofirvine.org/animals for more helpful information, including tips on pet preparedness for larger and smaller animals.

Swing by the Summer Pet Fair Adoption this weekend, where the Irvine Animal Care Center’s booth will feature animal-rela...
09/05/2024

Swing by the Summer Pet Fair Adoption this weekend, where the Irvine Animal Care Center’s booth will feature animal-related information and resources for visitors.

This event is free and includes additional community resources, demonstrations, and custom dog tags while supplies last. The Summer Pet Fair Adoption is 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, September 7, at William R. Mason Regional Park.

What kind of dog doesn’t bark? A hush puppy. How does a cat stop a video? He presses the paws button.OK, OK — maybe we’r...
09/04/2024

What kind of dog doesn’t bark? A hush puppy. How does a cat stop a video? He presses the paws button.

OK, OK — maybe we’re still perfecting our standup routine, but we promise the jokes at Comedy Unleashed will be way better than that! Check out comedians Willie Simon, Eric Freedman, and Felicia Folkes September 17 at Irvine Improv. Tickets include dinner and a show, and all proceeds benefit Irvine Animal Care Center programs, including Enhanced Care, Foster Care, and Third Chance for Pets.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy a comedic night out on the town while supporting animals in need. Get your tickets and learn more at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/comedy-unleashed.

In honor of the 10th annual Clear The Shelters event, adoption fees for small animals are completely waived at Irvine An...
09/03/2024

In honor of the 10th annual Clear The Shelters event, adoption fees for small animals are completely waived at Irvine Animal Care Center through September 9!

We’re proud to once again have joined with NBC and Telemundo Stations to help animals in need find their forever homes. In addition to waived fees for small-animal adoptions, it’s just $20 to adopt cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs through next Monday, September 9. (Puppy adoptions will still require a Puppy Wellness Program deposit.)

See all available animals and learn more about our adoption process at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/adopt-pet. Help us clear the shelters in Orange County and better the lives of animals in need!

August 26–September 1, we had 7 dogs and 18 cats adopted! The dogs were Agent, Beto, Blue, Daisy, Frenchi, River, and Ro...
09/02/2024

August 26–September 1, we had 7 dogs and 18 cats adopted! The dogs were Agent, Beto, Blue, Daisy, Frenchi, River, and Rocket. The cats were Banxy, Barley, Garnet, Jade, Kazi, Lapis, Meriwether, Opal, Ponderosa, Porom, Rocket, Ruby, Shimmer, Sparkle, Topaz, Twinkle, Verna, and Vianesa. Congratulations to everyone on your new homes!

We also had 3 dogs, 4 cats, and 1 Turtle returned to their owners.

Visit irvineanimals.org/adopt for more information on adoption and operating hours.

Happy Labor Day! A friendly reminder that the Irvine Animal Care Center is closed today in observance of the holiday. Re...
09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! A friendly reminder that the Irvine Animal Care Center is closed today in observance of the holiday.

Regular public hours resume Wednesday, September 4, at noon. Adoption hours end one hour prior to closing. Fetch our full schedule at irvineanimals.org.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and fun Labor Day!

“Paws” right there — it’s not too late to put your pet’s beauty on parade!Today is the last day to enter your pictures i...
08/31/2024

“Paws” right there — it’s not too late to put your pet’s beauty on parade!

Today is the last day to enter your pictures in our annual Photo Fundraiser for a chance to be a part of our 2025 wall calendar. Submit your photo online and encourage family and friends to vote for your favorite furry super star.

All eligible photos with at least five votes will be featured in the 2025 Irvine Animal Care Center wall calendar. You'll receive a free calendar just for entering, and additional copies are available for purchase online. All proceeds support care and programs for animals at the center.

Submit your pet’s photo before the end of today, August 31! Visit cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/photofundraiser. Remember that entries should be horizontal and high resolution (300 dpi) photos.

Having a “ruff” day? Nothing a little laughter can’t cure!Join us at one of our favorite nights of the year for the 8th ...
08/30/2024

Having a “ruff” day? Nothing a little laughter can’t cure!

Join us at one of our favorite nights of the year for the 8th annual Comedy Unleashed fundraiser September 17 at the Irvine Improv. Grab your fellow animal-lovers and enjoy dinner and a show knowing you’re doing your part to also support animals in need.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with comedy performances by Willie Simon, Eric Freedman, and Felicia Folkes beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online for $55, and proceeds go toward the Irvine Animal Care Center Enhanced Care, Foster Care, and Third Chance for Pets programs.

Purchase tickets and learn more about the comedians at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/upcoming-events.

Is your camera roll filled with photos of your fur baby? There are only a few days left to enter your favorite picture i...
08/30/2024

Is your camera roll filled with photos of your fur baby? There are only a few days left to enter your favorite picture in this year's Photo Fundraiser for a chance to be featured in our 2025 wall calendar!

Submit your pet’s photo at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/photofundraiser by August 31. Then, spread the word and rally your friends and family! Encourage them to vote for your entry.

All eligible photos with at least five votes will be featured in the 2025 Irvine Animal Care Center wall calendar. Plus, you'll receive a free calendar just for entering. Additional copies are available for purchase online.

Your participation benefits the center's vital programs, including Enhanced Care, Foster Care, and Third Chance for Pets.

Remember that entries should be horizontal and high resolution (300 dpi) photos.

Come visit Irvine Animal Care Center’s booth at the Summer Pet Adoption Fair Saturday, September 7, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Wi...
08/29/2024

Come visit Irvine Animal Care Center’s booth at the Summer Pet Adoption Fair Saturday, September 7, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at William R. Mason Regional Park.

Enjoy low-cost adoptions and free community resources, see K9 heroes in action, and get custom dog tags while supplies last.

See you there!

Double the impact and double the fun! We’ve got TWO amazing opportunities to support the lifesaving programs at the Irvi...
08/28/2024

Double the impact and double the fun! We’ve got TWO amazing opportunities to support the lifesaving programs at the Irvine Animal Care Center.

📸 Photo Fundraiser: Share your pet’s cuteness with the world and help raise crucial funds for animals in need. Submit your pet’s photo, then invite your friends and family to vote for your pet’s picture before this fundraiser closes this Saturday, August 31! Winners will be featured as a monthly spread in the 2025 Irvine Animal Care Center wall calendar. Each entry receives a free print calendar.

🎤 Comedy Unleashed at the Irvine Improv: Join us for dinner and laughter, while supporting a great cause. Grab your tickets and get ready for a paw-some night out September 17.

Every dollar raised through these fundraisers goes directly to our lifesaving programs, helping us provide care, medical treatment, and forever homes for animals in need.

Learn more at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/upcoming-events.

08/26/2024

We’re getting ready to unleash the laughs at the Irvine Improv!😹

Join us September 17 for the 8th annual Comedy Unleashed fundraiser supporting the center’s programs for animals in need.

Featuring Willie Simon, Eric Freedman, and Felicia Folkes, this event promises a night of non-stop entertainment.

Tickets are $55 and include dinner plus the venue service fee. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Let’s raise the “woof” for our furry friends. Get your tickets and learn more at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/comedy-unleashed.

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For the week of August 19-25, we had 24 cats, 9 dogs, and 1 Bird adopted! The cats were Bandit, Basil, Blueberry, Brook,...
08/26/2024

For the week of August 19-25, we had 24 cats, 9 dogs, and 1 Bird adopted! The cats were Bandit, Basil, Blueberry, Brook, Cavia, Cheeto, Chloe, Denji, Fisher, Hartly, Ice Cream, Kauai, Kazi, Lasagna, Nami, Oahu, Potato, Ripple, Rupert, Sebastian, Tostito, Vader, Washington, and Zebra. The dogs were Arctic, Baltic, Brussel, Champ, Coco, Franz, Jimmy, Meadow, and Sugar. The Bird was Mahana.
We also had 5 dogs and 2 cats returned to their owners.

Visit irvineanimals.org/adopt for more information on adoption and operating hours.

“What do you mean you haven’t submitted your pet’s photo for the Irvine Animal Care Center’s Photo Fundraiser, yet?”Ther...
08/25/2024

“What do you mean you haven’t submitted your pet’s photo for the Irvine Animal Care Center’s Photo Fundraiser, yet?”

There is just one week left to show off your pet’s unique personality and help make a difference for animals in need.
Participating is easy.

1️⃣ Simply snap a photo of your pet.

2️⃣ Submit it online at irvineanimals.org/photofundraiser.

3️⃣ Vote for your pet’s photo and get your family and friends to do so as well!

Remember that entries should be horizontal and high resolution (300 dpi) photos.

08/24/2024

Well balanced and silky smooth, Chardonnay has a heart as big as his personality. A refined gentleman, he’s waiting for someone special to take him home and experience all the love he has to give!

Come meet Chardonnay and see why he’s ready to be the purr-fect addition to your family! ❤️

The center is open today, August 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Now through September 9, we’re making it easier than ever to welcome Chardonnay and our other adoptable pets into your home.

During the 10th annual Clear The Shelters campaign, all adoption fees for dogs/puppies and cats/kittens are just $20. Small animal adoption fees are waived.

To learn more about Chardonnay and our adoptable animals as well as adoption process details, visit cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/adopt-pet.

Don’t sleep on it — now is your chance to participate in this year’s annual Photo Fundraiser!Get involved by submitting ...
08/22/2024

Don’t sleep on it — now is your chance to participate in this year’s annual Photo Fundraiser!

Get involved by submitting your pet’s photo online for just $25 and/or by voting on the adorable pet photos that have already been submitted. Each vote is $1.

All proceeds from the fundraiser help support the center’s Iifesaving programs, including Enhanced Care, Foster Care, and Third Chance for Pets.

Hurry — the Photo Fundraiser ends August 31! Remember that entries should be horizontal and high resolution (300 dpi) photos.

Learn more, submit your pet’s photo, and cast your votes at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/photo-fundraiser.

08/21/2024

Laugh your way into making a difference!

Comedy Unleashed is back! Join us Tuesday, September 17, at the Irvine Improv for a night of comedy and compassion. Enjoy a delicious dinner while supporting the Irvine Animal Care Center.

All proceeds directly impact the lives of animals in need, helping to provide essential care, shelter, and adoption services. So, grab your friends, enjoy a fantastic show, and know that your evening out is making a positive impact on the animal community in Irvine.

Tickets are $55 and include dinner and show, plus the venue service fee. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The show kicks off at 7 p.m.

Purchase your tickets and learn more at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/comedy-unleashed.

We can't wait to see you there!

📣 There are only 11 days left to submit your entry and vote in the Irvine Animal Care Photo Fundraiser!Here's how you ca...
08/20/2024

📣 There are only 11 days left to submit your entry and vote in the Irvine Animal Care Photo Fundraiser!

Here's how you can make a difference:

1⃣ Submit an adorable photo of your pet online and show off their unique personality.

2⃣ Cast your vote for your favorite pet photos. Every vote counts and helps raise critical funds for the center. Votes are just $1 each.

3⃣ Spread the word. Share the photo fundraiser with your friends and family.

Submit your entry and start voting at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/photo-fundraiser. Landscape/horizontal photos only please, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi or 2 MB.

For the week of August 12-18, we had 25 cats, 13 dogs, and 2 rabbits adopted! The cats were Belle, Carbon, Clive, Dayton...
08/19/2024

For the week of August 12-18, we had 25 cats, 13 dogs, and 2 rabbits adopted! The cats were Belle, Carbon, Clive, Dayton, Demi, Dorito, Emile, Hunter, Kai, Kevin, Kieran, Liberty, Malt, Milo, Mochi, Mozzarella, Muffin, Oreo, Patch, Pisa, Ponyo, Snowy, Suzette, Tilly, and Yamato. The dogs were Ashoka, Arctic, Chuck, Dankia, Geoff, Ginger, Joye, Luke, Newt, Remy, Rey, Sunny, and Toffee. The rabbits were Mozzarella and Tooka. Congratulations to everyone on your news homes!!

We also had 3 dogs returned to their owners.

08/18/2024

Looking for good company? Meet Carbon, a sweet and gentle soul in search of his perfect match.

While he might be a bit bashful at first, Carbon's friendly nature will shine through once he feels comfortable. He loves soothing pets and quiet companionship. You can often find him curled up in a cozy corner.

Carbon is looking for a peaceful home where he can feel safe and secure.

Could you be Carbon’s purrfect sidekick?

Meet Carbon, and other adoptable animals, at the Irvine Animal Care Center today, August 18. Our adoption hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn more at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/adopt-pet.

Don’t forget! The Irvine Animal Care Center is participating in the 10th annual Clear The Shelters event.During this tai...
08/17/2024

Don’t forget! The Irvine Animal Care Center is participating in the 10th annual Clear The Shelters event.

During this tail-wagging event, adoption fees for dogs/puppies and cats/kittens are just $20. The adoption fee for small animals is waived.

Clear The Shelters is a great opportunity to open your heart and home to a sweet, furry friend in need.

Plus, our amazing center staff are available to help you meet your purrfect match.

Visit cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/adopt-pet to learn more about our adoptable animals and the adoption process.

Your vote makes a difference for animals in need during the Irvine Animal Care Center Photo Fundraiser.How can you help?...
08/16/2024

Your vote makes a difference for animals in need during the Irvine Animal Care Center Photo Fundraiser.

How can you help?

Vote for your favorite four-legged or feathery friends. Votes are only $1 each and all proceeds go to the center.

Winners will be featured as a monthly spread in the 2025 Irvine Animal Care Center wall calendar.

Each vote helps provide life-saving care and programs for animals in the center’s care.
Make a difference by voting or celebrate your pet's awesomeness by entering the contest for just $25! Each entry receives a free 2025 wall calendar.

Submit your entry and start voting at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/photo-fundraiser. Landscape/horizontal photos only please, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi or 2 MB.

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Irvine, CA
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