Upcoming Events

Animal Care Events

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics (Dogs & Cats) | Fall 2025

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics (Dogs & Cats)

The Irvine Animal Care Center is partnering with HEART and Vet Care Vaccintnation Services (VCVS) to offer low-cost vaccines and microchipping for your pets — making it easier than ever to keep them healthy and safe. Affordable, accessible, and focused on your pet’s well-being — because caring for your animals should be simple.

All clinics are located at the Irvine Animal Care Center Parking lot (6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine).

Vet Care Vaccination Services HEART

August 17, 9–11 a.m.
First come, first served

 August 26, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Reservations required
September 14, 9–11 a.m.
First come, first served

September 23, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Reservations required

All HEART clinic dates require a reservation. Learn more and make your reservation by visiting heart4pets.org.

For questions regarding VCVS clinics, please call 1-800-988-VETS (8387).

Photo Fundraiser | August 2025

2025 Photo Fundraiser

August 1–31: You're invited to participate in our annual Photo Fundraiser, with entries accepted online from August 1–31. All photos receiving at least five votes will be featured in the 2026 wall calendar, and each entrant will receive a print copy.

Public voting supports the fundraiser –– help us choose the calendar winners! Our 2026 wall calendar pre-sale will also be available.

Learn More

Submit Your Photo | Vote

Clear the Shelters | August 2025

2025 Clear the Shelters

August 4–31: We're partnering with Clear the Shelters to reduce and waive adoption fees for animals in residence at the Irvine Animal Care Center. Stop by during our regular adoption hours to view available pets and learn more about reduced adoption costs during the month of August.

Clear the Shelters Reduced Adoption Fees

• $50 adoption fee for adult cats and dogs, ages 5 months and older.

• Adoption fees are fully waived for small animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.

• Kittens and puppies are excluded from the promotion.

ASPCA Rescue Effect | Fall 2025

ASPCA Rescue Effect 

Through a generous grant from the ASPCA Rescue Effect campaign, adoption fees for animals in available for adoption at the Irvine Animal Care Center will be waived on the following dates:

• September 6–7

• October 4–5

Comedy Unleashed | September 2025

Comedy Unleashed

September 16: Get ready for a paws-itively fun night out! Comedy Unleashed at the Irvine Improv combines big laughs and a great cause — all to support animals in need. This adults-only evening (18+) is your ticket to dinner, comedy, and compassion!

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