These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home

Mocho
Mocho has been at OC Animal Care for about five weeks after he was surrendered by a previous owner. He arrived at the shelter alongside a German Shepherd named Tiger, who is also available for adoption.
Staff notations describe Mocho as sweet and gentle, but he can be shy and takes some time to warm up to new people. He is currently available for adoption, and he is also eligible for the shelter’s February adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.
Click here to see a video of Mocho. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1903527
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 1 year
- Weight: 91 pounds
- Color: Tan
- Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback Mastiff
- Intake Date: 1/27/2025
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #601
Peter

Peter has been at the shelter for about a month after coming in as a stray. Staff notations describe him as a friendly pet who walks well on a leash and loves to explore.
Peter is currently available for adoption, and he is also eligible for the shelter’s February adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.
Click here to see a video of Peter. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1903087
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 2 years
- Weight: 82 pounds
- Color: White, black
- Breed: American Staff
- Intake Date: 1/24/2025
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #602
Rocky

Rocky has been at OC Animal Care for about five months after coming in as a stray. Staff notations describe that Rocky takes some time to warm up to new people, but once he’s comfortable he loves to play.
He has been through a rehoming failure in the past, according to staff descriptions. Rocky is currently available for adoption, and he is also eligible for the shelter’s February adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all dogs 25 pounds and over.
Click here to see a video of Rocky. Here are his details:
- Pet ID: A1704036
- Sex: Male (neutered)
- Age: 6 years
- Weight: 54 pounds
- Color: Sable, black
- Breed: Jindo German Shepherd mix
- Intake Date: 10/9/2024
- Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana
- Kennel: #608
OC Animal Care, the county-run animal shelter in Tustin, is open daily for adoption visits from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To schedule an adoption visit, call the main line at (714) 935-6848 and mention the animal ID number for any specific pet you might be interested in.
The shelter also offers viewing hours daily from 2 to 5 p.m. During this time, visitors can freely walk through the kennel areas.
As part of a new six-month pilot program, the shelter is open for extended viewing hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information about OC Animal Care click here.
Visit the pet adoptions page to see more available pets.
Angelina Hicks is a Voice of OC Tracy Wood Reporting Fellow. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter @angelinahicks13.
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