The City is making safety, customer service, and administration support improvements to the shared site of the Central Bark dog park, City Operations Support Facility, and the Irvine Animal Care Center (near the intersection of Oak Canyon and Valley Oak Drive). The Irvine Animal Care Center portion of the project presented an update at the Community Services Commission at the June 1, 2022 meeting. The project team provided floor plan concepts for the Irvine Animal Care Center to add a modernized clinic, refurbish animal kennel buildings, add customer and animal interaction areas, add a multipurpose room, update administration and reception spaces, and, reconfigured parking.
Below is a four minute depiction of the Irvine Animal Care Center project and the update presented to the Community Services Commission.
Irvine Animal Care Center Walk Through
View Irvine Animal Care Center Project Update - June 1, 2022
Next Steps
The Irvine City Council approved the Irvine Animal Care Center expansion and renovation at its August 8, 2023 meeting.
On Monday, August 5, 2024, the City of Irvine highlighted its commitment to providing a safe, clean, enriching, and caring environment for animals awaiting adoption during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Irvine Animal Care Center expansion and renovation project.
City Councilmembers, staff, and volunteers came together to celebrate the project, which will enhance the center's facilities, allowing it to better serve the community and the animals it cares for.
The center will remain open during the renovation process, utilizing temporary facilities, existing spaces, and newly renovated areas to continue its operations seamlessly. Animals will continue to receive the highest level of care. Temporary locations will be set up as needed, complete with barriers, to ensure animal safety, comfort, and well-being.
The project is set to be completed by summer 2026. Read more and view event photos.