Our programs provide direct help to animals and provide education and assistance to the people in our community as well.
All the OCSPCA programs help carry out the organization’s mission in advocating the humane treatment of animals through education, financial assistance to low income pet owners, the promotion of the animal/human bond and cruelty prevention.
Financial assistance for low-income pet owners for spay/neuter and vet bills
Our ARF Animal Relief Fund assists low-income pet owners with emergency veterinary care and provides low cost spay/neuter assistance for residents of Orange County, California who need to get their pet spayed or neutered. Spay/Neuter Discount Vouchers Please note this program is for domestic (family pets) animals ONLY. If you are looking to… Read More »
Education and resources to stop cruelty to animals
Reporting animal cruelty in Orange County can be a bit confusing. Many cities in Orange County contract with Orange County Animal Care (OCAC) which is the shelter in the city of Tustin. This is considered the “county” shelter, and they provide animal control services and have a shelter facility for keeping animals. The Orange… Read More »
Pet food bank for low-income and homeless pet owners
Our “No Empty Bowls” pet food bank program helps pet owners feed their pets during times of need. The program receives both in-kind donations of food and money to purchase food. Orange County Animal Allies aims to not only make a difference in the lives of animals in need but to also improve the… Read More »
Assistance for feral/community cats
Orange County Cares About Cats (OCCATS) is a program of the Orange County SPCA that provides assistance with controlling the population of Community/Feral cats through a program called Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). This program is only for Feral/Community cats. If you are applying for a voucher to spay/neuter a PET cat that is domesticated, please apply… Read More »
Pet assisted therapy dog program provides comfort to patients, students, the young, the old and those in pain
PAWS is our pet assisted therapy program that travels throughout Orange County. Our more than 125 volunteers and their dogs spend time at nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, hospice and children’s homes to help bring joy and encouragement to the disabled, bedridden and neglected. For information on our PAWS Pet Therapy programs, please visit… Read More »
Pet assisted reading program for children
Learning to read is important, but learning to enjoy reading is equally important. What better way to nurture the joy of reading than reading to a furry friend! After 34 years of dedicated support for animals and serving the Orange County Community we have a new look, new name and a new website. We are… Read More »
Education program that teaches children the proper care of animals
Kindness Kids is a Humane Education program of the OCSPCA. It is offered to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Our Kindness Kids program teaches the basic principles of kindness toward all living creatures, responsible pet care, and respect for wild animals. The students are also taught how to act responsibly and safely around… Read More »
PAWS Assist the Needs of the District Attorney (PANDA) is a joint program with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA). For more information on this unique program, please visit our OC Animal Allies Website OC Animal Allies – PANDA Program
Past and present animals in need who are a part of our ARF program.
Lilly – Current Animal In Need Lilly’s nail got stuck in a hole in some floorboards. She panicked, pulled and twisted which broke her leg in two places near the growth plate. Read more >> Sparky – Happy Tail!!! Sparky the Chihuahua mix was attacked by another dog. Sparky was minding his own… Read More »
