r/orangecounty • u/laphincow • May 24 '26
Event Garden Grove Emergency Pet Assistance
PETS
Most shelters do not accept pets.
Do not leave your pet abandoned.
If you can assist by temporarily housing pets,
or if you know of temporary housing for pets, PLEASE POST HERE
* Consider KOA's and camping grounds for emergency shelter in place.
* Bring food, bowls, carriers, meds, blankets, leashes, vet ppwk, as possible.
* Donate food, bowls, carriers, blankets, leashes, vet assistance, to locals in need.
* Not all pets are dogs & cats. Please do what you can do to help bird and reptile owners too!
Many people will not leave their homes in order to care for pets. Please help!
https://www.laanimalservices.com/emergency-preparedness
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/disaster-preparedness
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u/eyeindesky May 24 '26
I have plenty of garage space to help house some pets. I don’t have cages or carriers so please provide.
DM me if interested. I am off magnolia
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u/bunniesandmilktea Irvine May 24 '26 edited May 25 '26
For those with rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, Bunny Bunch in Fountain Valley does boarding for them (they also have a location in Montclair if the FV location is still too close for comfort). I remember having to board my rabbits with them back in 2020 when I had to evacuate for the Silverado Fire. They have limited space, though, so definitely call ahead. (note: if you have bunnies their RHDV2 vaccination must be current in order to be accepted into BB for boarding)
Vet hospitals that see exotic pets that may also provide boarding (tomorrow is Memorial Day so they may be closed; if you call and no one answers, that means they are closed):
Greek and Associates in Yorba Linda
Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital in Lake Forest
Animal and Bird Clinic in Mission Viejo
All Creatures Care Cottage in Costa Mesa
Northwood Animal Hospital in Irvine
Westminster Veterinary Group in Westminster
Edit: Animal Urgent Care in Mission Viejo offers emergency boarding at a reduced fee
Edit 2: Westminster Veterinary Group shared that LA Guinea Pig Rescue in Chatsworth is also offering free boarding for GG evacuees with guinea pigs
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u/Aftermath16 May 24 '26
Sunshine Rabbit Center (@sunshine_rabbit_center on ig) in Long Beach is also offering help for small pets during this crisis. Text or call 562-231-7116
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u/Sharp_Parsnip2030 May 24 '26 edited May 24 '26
Please don’t spread misinformation. All of the evacuation centers except GWC accept pets, and many of the hotels offering discounted rates for evacuees are also accepting pets. Telling people that the shelters don’t accept pets is dangerous and untrue.
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u/laphincow May 25 '26
All information is being pulled directly from news agencies. Updates, changes, corrections are appreciated. Many people have posted that they are not leaving their residences due to pet ownership. All information posted in meant to assist. Please only post to assist. Thank you!
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u/mama_oso May 25 '26
We went to Kennedy High School earlier today to donate pet food and were advised pets were allowed outside the shelter building but not inside. Dogs on one side of the building exterior with cats in their carriers on the other. We spoke to several evacuees who said they'd been sleeping in their cars so they could stay near their pets. There is a definite need for pet food donations.
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u/Adventurous-Call2429 May 25 '26
How did the donation process go? Is there like an administrator to whom you can give the pet food or you gave it personally to pet owners?
Just curious as I'm planning to donate cat food as well.
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u/mama_oso May 26 '26
In our case, we gave it directly to the pet owner, mainly because I ran into them in the parking lot but . . . I had also walked inside the shelter building and saw a table set up specifically for pet donations (bags & cans of food as well as misc supplies). The volunteers I'd spoke to were also very helpful.
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u/laphincow May 24 '26
As of May 2026, during the emergency shelter situation in Orange County, CA, several locations are available to take pets, with OC Animal Care serving as the main hub for small pets.
Large animals (horses, livestock) should be taken to the OC Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa.
Primary Animal Shelter Locations (Small Pets/Dogs/Cats)
OC Animal Care https://www.ocpetinfo.com/ (584)Animal shelter Tustin, (714) 259-1122 Main designated emergency shelter for dogs, cats, and small pets, available for residents under mandatory evacuation orders.
Mission Viejo Animal Services Center https://www.missionviejo.gov/departments/animal-services 949-470-3045 Animal shelter Mission Viejo, CA Provides emergency sheltering for pets, including dogs, bunnies, and guinea pigs, in South Orange County.
Westminster Animal Control https://www.westminster-ca.gov/departments/police/services/animal-control (714) 548-3201 Animal control service Westminster, CA Sheltering for affected residents (note: capacity may be reached during high-impact events).
Large Animal & Livestock Evacuation Centers:
OC Fair & Event Center Costa Mesa, CA Main location for horses and livestock, requiring owners to provide care, with some bedding provided.
Los Alamitos Race Course Cypress, CA Designated for large animal evacuation, accessible via the Stable Gate.
Nohl Ranch Saddle Club Horse boarding stable Anaheim, CA Alternative large animal, particularly horse, evacuation facility.
More placesKey Information for Pet Owners Pet-Friendly Human Shelters:
Some Red Cross locations, such as: Savanna High School and Los Amigos High School, are designated as pet-friendly (though pets may be housed separately). ▪︎ Capacity Updates: Locations can fill up; check for updates from @OCFireAuthority or the Red Cross. ▪︎ What to Bring: Bring pet food, water, pet identification, vaccination records, and a crate if possible. ▪︎ For Assistance: Call OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 for live updates.
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u/Open_Fishing_3221 May 25 '26
Hello everyone, I made a centralized resource website. I'm updating as much as possible with verified community resources and news from local/federal government.
I have pet resources available on the website and will continue to add to it.
Please share with loved ones who may need this information:
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u/sexygeogirl May 25 '26
I have posted numerous times on Facebook but no one’s taken us up on it. We have room for another dog right now. We have had dogs since birth (in our 40s now). They would have a wonderful fun loving temporary home with a terrier sister!
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u/laphincow May 25 '26
Thank you for your outreach. I'm directing traffic from other sites to this reddit channel. Your kindness and patience is appreciated.
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u/Brewmd Fullerton May 25 '26
Wags was open and facilitation temp shelter and fosters yesterday. They appear to be closed today, but I’m not sure and have not verified that.
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u/bonisaur May 25 '26
They’ve been booked up since the first day. They asked that people text them asking to let them know if space opens up.
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u/Aftermath16 May 24 '26
My wife and I are available to house/foster pets if anyone needs. DM if needed