Tustin Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
“Tustin Animal Shelter” usually means OC Animal Care, the County of Orange animal care center at 1630 Victory Road in Tustin. Use this guide to adopt, view pets, redeem a lost pet, report a found animal, license a Tustin dog or cat, contact field services, and plan your visit without guessing.
Fast rule: adoption visits and public viewing are listed daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., but different services use different hours. Call 714-935-6848 before driving if your visit involves reclaim, intake, licensing, animal control, an injured animal or a specific pet ID.
Official source checked
Last verified: August 30, 2026. This page uses OC Animal Care, City of Tustin and Animal-Shelter.org live results for facts and internal links.
No fake doctor or parking claims
OC Animal Care lists veterinary services in adoption and redemption fees, but no public doctor timetable is published here. Parking fees or space counts were not verified, so they are not invented.
Independent guide
Animal-Shelter.org is not OC Animal Care, Orange County, City of Tustin, animal control, a veterinarian, a rescue partner or an emergency dispatcher.
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Pick the task first. Adoption, field services, reclaim, intake, licensing and barking-dog complaints use different routes even though many searches use one phrase: “Tustin animal shelter.”
OC Animal Care Hours by Service
Do not use one hour block for every task. Adoption viewing, redemption, intake, licensing and field calls have different service windows.
| Service | Official time window | Use for | Best practical step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption visits | Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Scheduling/signing up for adoption visits. | Call with the Animal ID before driving for a specific pet. |
| Viewing hours | Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Walking through ready-to-go-home dog and cat viewing areas. | Popular pets remain first come, first served and are not held. |
| Pet redemptions | 7 days, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. when listed requirements apply. | Reclaiming lost dogs or cats. | Call first and prepare ID, proof and payment. |
| Intake services | 7 days, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Aggressive, injured or sick animals; underage kittens/puppies; stray dogs. | Call before bringing a found animal because managed intake rules matter. |
| Pet licensing | Online 24/7; in person/phone Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | License purchase, renewal and billing questions. | Use online form if possible; call for billing questions. |
| Field Services | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Animal-control field response for Tustin and other contract cities. | Daytime: 714-935-6848. After hours: 714-259-1122. |
Who to Call First
Use this routing table before driving to the shelter or calling police dispatch.
| Situation | First contact | What to say | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt a specific pet | 714-935-6848 | “I’m interested in Animal ID [ID]. Is the pet still available and what is today’s adoption process?” | Ask whether you should schedule, walk in, or arrive during viewing hours. |
| Lost pet may be at OC Animal Care | 714-935-6848 | “My pet is missing from Tustin near [cross streets]. I saw a possible match online.” | Prepare photo ID, proof, city/cross streets and last-seen date. |
| Found safe pet | OC Animal Care | “I found a [dog/cat] at [location]. It is safe/injured/aggressive.” | Ask whether managed intake, a report or field response is appropriate. |
| After-hours field issue | 714-259-1122 | “This is an after-hours animal field issue in Tustin at [address].” | For immediate human safety danger, call 911. |
| Barking dog or nuisance | 714-796-6442 | “I need the barking dog/animal nuisance complaint process for Tustin.” | Use the official complaint route, not social media arguments. |
| Animal bite or rabies question | 714-796-6421 | “I need the rabies control desk for an animal bite/quarantine question.” | For urgent medical needs, contact human/animal medical care immediately. |
| Animal permit or facility license | 714-796-6429 | “I need an animal permit or animal facility license application.” | Call Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. |
How to Adopt From OC Animal Care in Tustin
OC Animal Care says available pets have met the minimum required retention period and are available for adoption. Adopters must visit with the pet before completing adoption, and pets are not held for adoption.
Search available pets first
Open the official Adoptable Pets page. Screenshot the animal name, species, age, Animal ID, kennel notes and any medical/behavior notes.
Call with the Animal ID
Call 714-935-6848 and mention the Animal ID. Ask whether the pet is still available and whether you should schedule or walk in.
Visit during the correct window
Viewing hours are listed daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adoption visits are also listed daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Keep your group small
OC Animal Care says adopting parties are currently limited to five individuals at a time.
Ask fit questions
Ask about energy level, health notes, spay/neuter timing, vaccines, microchip, dog/cat introductions, kids, noise sensitivity and first-week care.
Complete adoption counseling
After the visit, you pay applicable fees and receive paperwork. If the pet still needs surgery, you return when the animal is ready for pickup.
OC Animal Care Adoption Fees 2026
OC Animal Care lists bundled adoption fees. The bundle includes the adoption fee, microchip, vaccinations, sterilization, and veterinary services including anti-parasite treatment.
| Animal type | Fee listed | What to ask before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Puppies up to 6 months | $225 | Ask about surgery timing, pickup timing, vaccines and puppy socialization needs. |
| Dogs 7 months+ days 1-5 | $200 | Ask how “days” are calculated for the listed pet. |
| Dogs 7 months+ days 6+ | $150 | Ask whether a promotion or event changes the fee that day. |
| Senior dog for senior citizen 60+ | $100 | Ask what proof is needed for the senior-citizen rate. |
| Dog of any age for active/veteran U.S. military | $100 | Ask what military documentation is accepted. |
| Kittens up to 4 months days 1-5 | $175 | Ask about spay/neuter timing, boosters and pickup date. |
| Kittens up to 4 months days 6+ | $125 | Ask whether the kitten is ready to go home same day. |
| Cats 5 months+ | $125 | Ask about medical notes, litter habits and home transition. |
| Rabbits with spay/neuter | $90 | Ask about diet, housing, handling and other rabbit-specific care. |
| Small mammals | $15 | Ask about species care, enclosure, diet and whether supplies are needed. |
Lost or Found Pet in Tustin
OC Animal Care says more than 75% of animals at the shelter are lost stray pets. Upon intake, staff check for name tags, license tags and microchips, and lost pets are held for 4-10 days depending on city and identification.
If your pet is lost
- Call OC Animal Care at 714-935-6848.
- Search the official Lost Pets page and check daily.
- Visit shelters in person every day or two if possible; appearance and breed guesses can be wrong.
- Update microchip contact information immediately.
- Call nearby veterinary offices and animal-control agencies.
- Post flyers with cross streets, clear photo, collar/tag details and hidden identifying details.
- Use caution with “found pet” contacts; meet publicly and do not go alone.
If you found an animal
- If safe, move the pet away from traffic without putting yourself at risk.
- Check for tag, collar phone number or license.
- Call 714-935-6848 to report the found pet and ask the correct next step.
- Take the pet for microchip scanning at a shelter or veterinarian when safe.
- Post flyers and online notices with found location and photo.
- Do not leave the found animal alone with your resident pets until behavior is observed.
- For sick or injured animals, call the main line and bring the animal during business hours if instructed.
Reclaiming a Lost Pet: Documents and Fees
If you believe your pet is at OC Animal Care, call first. Redemption rules and fees depend on licensing, rabies status, how the animal arrived, whether the pet is altered, veterinary services and daily care.
Bring proof
Prepare a valid driver’s license or California ID, photos, vaccination history, microchip number, license tag, last-seen date and cross streets.
Adult release
OC Animal Care says animals will not be released to a minor; the person redeeming must be at least 18 or have a parent present.
Payment ready
OC Animal Care lists cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and debit cards for redemption payment.
| Redemption fee area | Listed amount | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| First impound brought in by Field Officers | $196 | Ask if the Take Me Home Program applies to a first impound of a licensed pet redeemed within 24 hours. |
| Second/subsequent impound by Field Officers | $205 | Additional charges can apply. |
| Citizen over-the-counter impound | $134 | Confirm if the animal was brought by a community member. |
| Unaltered dog/cat state fine | $35 / $50 / $100 | Fine increases by occurrence unless proof of sterilization is provided before redemption. |
| Daily feed and care for dog/cat | $64 | Daily charges can add up quickly. |
Intake, Surrender and Managed-Intake Caution
Do not assume every animal can be dropped off at any time. OC Animal Care lists intake services for specific categories and encourages managed routing for found animals.
Listed intake categories
OC Animal Care lists aggressive, injured or sick animals, underage kittens and puppies, and stray dogs for intake services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week.
Call before surrender
If you need to surrender your own pet, call before driving. Ask about appointment rules, documents, fees, alternatives and pet-retention resources.
Outdoor cat caution
Not every outdoor cat is abandoned. Use OC Animal Care’s managed-intake and found-pet guidance before removing a healthy cat from its area.
Tustin Animal Control and Field Services
City of Tustin animal-control pages point residents to Orange County Animal Care resources. OC Animal Care Field Services includes Tustin among the served cities and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Field Services duties
Field Services handles rabies protection, leash/nuisance law enforcement, injured animal transport, aggressive/rabid animal concerns, bite quarantine, stray or injured impounds, and cruelty/neglect investigations.
Daytime number
Use 714-935-6848 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for Field Services routing.
After-hours number
Use 714-259-1122 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly for after-hours Field Services.
Tustin Pet Licensing Fees
OC Animal Care provides licensing for Tustin. Licenses help staff trace found pets quickly because the OC Animal Care office number is on the license.
| Tustin license item | Listed fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Unsterilized dog, 12 months | $159 | Higher fee; confirm current rabies and records. |
| Sterilized dog, 12 months | $28 | Prepare proof of spay/neuter. |
| Puppy, dogs 4-6 months | $28 | Use puppy category only when it applies. |
| Senior owner 60+, sterilized dog | $14 | Multiple discounts allowed per household for altered dogs; animal permit may be needed for more than three where allowed. |
| Late fee per dog | $48 | Renew on time to avoid added cost. |
| Collections fee | $58 | Assessed when past-due license goes to TTC collections; cannot be waived. |
| Non-compliance fee | $112 | Assessed after animal-control citation/non-compliance process. |
| Cat license, 12 months | $9 | Tustin table lists both unsterilized and sterilized cat at $9. |
| Replacement tag | $9 | Use if tag is lost. |
| Transfer fee | $9 | Use when a transfer applies. |
Veterinary / “Doctor” Availability: What Is Verified
This is a shelter and animal-control guide, not a hospital page. The official pages verify veterinary services and shelter medical checks, but do not publish a public doctor appointment schedule for adopters.
Adoption bundle
Adoption fees include veterinary services, microchip, vaccinations, sterilization and anti-parasite treatment.
Lost-pet intake
Lost pets brought into the shelter are examined by a shelter vet, vaccinated and placed in kennels.
No doctor names invented
No public veterinarian roster or appointment timing was verified, so this page does not invent names, shifts or clinic hours.
Parking, Arrival and Driving Directions
The official contact page gives address and route directions. It does not publish a parking fee, parking-space count or detailed disabled-parking map, so this page avoids fake parking claims.
From I-5
OC Animal Care directions say: I-5 to Redhill, turn south toward Newport Beach, then left on Victory Road.
From SR-55
Directions say: SR-55 to Dyer, turn east toward Tustin, turn left on Redhill and right on Victory Road.
Arrival tip
Use the verified address, follow on-site signs and staff directions, and call if you need accessible arrival guidance.
Foster, Rescue, Volunteer and Support Routes
Foster homes help animals who need time, care or recovery before adoption. OC Animal Care lists foster steps, foster animal categories and a review process.
How fostering starts
Read the Foster Caretaker Manual, sign the agreement, complete the foster application and wait for review.
Foster needs
OC Animal Care lists bottle baby kittens/puppies, weaned kittens/puppies, mom-and-babies and medical fosters.
Time commitment
Some foster animals need frequent feeding, cage rest or weeks of care. Ask before committing.
Copy/Paste Call Scripts
Adoption
Hi, I’m interested in Animal ID [ID] at OC Animal Care in Tustin. Is this pet still available, and should I schedule or walk in today?Lost pet
Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing from Tustin near [cross streets]. Description: [color/size/collar/microchip]. Has a matching animal been brought in?Found animal
Hi, I found a [dog/cat/other] at [exact location]. It is [safe/injured/aggressive]. Should I report it, bring it in, or wait for field services?Reclaim
Hi, I think my pet is at OC Animal Care. Can you confirm the animal ID, reclaim deadline, total fees, proof needed and same-day release rules?Map: OC Animal Care in Tustin
Use this map for route planning. Call first if your visit involves a specific animal, redemptions, intake, field services, licensing, surrender or an injured pet.
Related Animal-Shelter.org Guides
These live same-site guides help users compare Southern California shelter systems and general shelter-search actions. They are not substitutes for OC Animal Care’s official same-day information.
Official OC Animal Care and Tustin Links
The useful facts are already summarized above. Use these links for live pet availability, current fees, same-day closures, applications and final verification.
Tustin Animal Shelter FAQ
What is the main Tustin animal shelter?
For most searches, “Tustin Animal Shelter” means OC Animal Care at 1630 Victory Road, Tustin, CA 92782.
What is the phone number for OC Animal Care in Tustin?
The main OC Animal Care phone number for adoptions and general inquiries is 714-935-6848.
What are the adoption hours at OC Animal Care?
OC Animal Care lists adoption visits daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and viewing hours daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Can I walk in to see adoptable pets?
Yes. OC Animal Care says the public is welcome to walk in during viewing hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily to view ready-to-go-home dogs and cats.
How do I schedule an adoption visit?
Call 714-935-6848 and mention the Animal ID number for any specific animal you are interested in.
How much are dog adoption fees at OC Animal Care?
OC Animal Care lists puppies up to 6 months at $225, dogs 7 months and older at $200 during days 1-5 and $150 during days 6+, with listed $100 rates for senior citizens adopting senior dogs and active or veteran U.S. military adopters.
How much are cat adoption fees at OC Animal Care?
OC Animal Care lists kittens up to 4 months at $175 during days 1-5 and $125 during days 6+, cats 5 months and older at $125, and listed $100 rates for senior citizens adopting senior cats and active or veteran U.S. military adopters.
Who handles animal control in Tustin?
OC Animal Care Field Services serves Tustin. The daytime number is 714-935-6848, and the after-hours Field Services number is 714-259-1122 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
What do I need to reclaim a lost pet?
Prepare a valid driver’s license or California ID, proof such as vaccination history or pet photos, the city and cross streets where your pet was lost, the date last seen, and payment for any required redemption fees.
Is Animal-Shelter.org the official OC Animal Care website?
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational guide. Use official OC Animal Care pages for live pet availability, same-day hours, fees, licensing and final instructions.
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