The Irvine Animal Care Center is committed to providing a safe, clean, enriching, caring environment.
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.
06/22/2026
June 15–21, we had 2 dogs and 8 cats adopted! The dogs were Maple and Taquito. The cats were Afina, Alice, Autumn, Bob, Cameron, Carol, Spark, and Tabitha. Congratulations to everyone on your new homes!
We also had 2 cats (Flamingo and Zander), and 1 Lizard (Toothless) sent to rescue, and 5 dogs returned to their owners.
Visit cityofirvine.org/animals for more information on adoption and operating hours.
06/21/2026
Happy Father’s Day to Our Foster “Dads!” 💙
Some dads fix leaky faucets. Ours bottle-feed kittens, comfort nervous pups, and open their homes to animals who need a safe place to land.
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible foster volunteers at the Irvine Animal Care Center — those who step up as temporary caregivers, steady hands, and patient hearts for animals on their journey to adoption.
Whether it’s late-night feedings, early-morning cleanups, or just being a calm presence in a big, confusing world, our foster dads make a lasting difference in the lives they help shape.
Thank you for showing what care, commitment, and compassion look like.
Happy Father’s Day from the Irvine Animal Care Center!
For information about Foster Care volunteer opportunities at the Irvine Animal Care Center, please visit cityofirvine.gov/animals.
06/18/2026
📅 The Irvine Animal Care Center will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Regular hours will resume Saturday, June 20.
If you’re thinking about visiting the center for licensing, adoptions, or pet services, be sure to plan ahead.
🐾 Thank you!
06/15/2026
June 8–14, we had 5 dogs and 6 cats adopted! The dogs were Coco, Franco, Harper, Molly, and Nero. The cats were Carl, Clover, Haley, Seraphina, Tommy, and Thrill. Congratulations to everyone on your new homes!
We also had 1 dog (Tanner), 1 cat (Max), and 2 birds (Chicken and Skittles) sent to rescue, and 2 dogs and 2 cats returned to their owners.
Visit cityofirvine.org/animals for more information on adoption and operating hours.
It might feel fine outside — but the ground tells a different story.
Before heading out for a summer walk, do a quick pavement check: place the back of your hand on the ground for seven seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.
Early mornings and evenings are the safest times to walk, when sidewalks have cooled and heat stress risk drops. Midday outings can turn uncomfortable — or unsafe — much faster than expected.
When it’s too hot to walk, swap in indoor play, training, or enrichment games to keep your dog engaged and active.
For more pet care tips, visit cityofirvine.gov/animals.
06/12/2026
🐾 Thank you to everyone who visited the Irvine Animal Care Center for California Adopt-a-Pet Day. We loved seeing so many of you stop by to meet adoptable pets, learn more about animal adoption, and support this statewide effort to connect pets with loving homes.
Thanks to your support, 15 pets were adopted during the event.
Each adoption helps create more space and resources for animals still waiting for their future families, making a lasting impact beyond just one day.
Interested in finding a furry bestie? Visit cityofirvine.gov/animals to view adoptable pets and learn more about our adoption process.
06/10/2026
🐾 Simple, affordable pet care is here.
The Irvine Animal Care Center is partnering with HEART and Vet Care Vaccination Services to offer low-cost vaccines and microchipping — helping make essential pet care more affordable and accessible for the community.
All clinics are held in the Irvine Animal Care Center Parking Lot, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine.
🗓️ Tuesday, June 23 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Reservations required at heart4pets.org
🗓️ Saturday, June 27 | 9–11 a.m.
First come, first served
From preventative care to microchipping, these clinics are focused on keeping pets safe, healthy, and protected year-round.
Learn more at cityofirvine.gov/animals.
06/08/2026
June 1–7 we had 7 dogs and 14 cats adopted! The dogs were Bowie, Crouton, Dakota, Libby, Mochi, Molly, and Stella. The cats were Autumn, Brooke, Gemini, Jupiter, Lucien, Mai, Mars, May, Neptune, Oreo, Rowan, Saturn, Saturn, and Tux.
We also had 2 dogs (Daisy and Provolone) and 1 turtle (Yoshi) sent to rescue and 1 dog, 1 cat, and 1 bird returned to their owners.
Visit cityofirvine.org/animals for more information on adoption and operating hours.
☀️ Summer pet care tip: keep fresh water available for your pets at all times.
On warm days, pets can become dehydrated more quickly than we realize, so regular access to clean, cool water is essential. Make sure bowls are refilled throughout the day, placed in shaded or cooler areas of your home or yard, and easy for your pet to reach at all times.
A simple check-in — refilling water a little more often — can go a long way in helping your pet stay comfortable and healthy this summer.
🐾 For more pet care tips, visit cityofirvine.gov/animals.
| Monday | 12pm - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 6pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 6pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 5pm |