Upcoming Events

The Irvine Animal Care Center hosts two large adoption events throughout the year, as well as various donation drives and smaller activities to support animals in need.

FOSTER DONATION DRIVE

March 1–31, 2024. Help support young and recuperating animals in the center’s Foster Care Program by donating supplies such as Breeder’s Edge formula, Royal Canin Mother & Babycat food, and potty pads. View a complete wish list here, or have items shipped directly to the center from our Amazon and Chewy wish lists. Visit the center’s Foster Care program page for more information on helping foster pets. Donations can be made in person at the Foster Donation Celebration Saturday, March 9, 1–3 p.m. at the Irvine Animal Care Center. Participants will receive an exclusive supporter sticker. 

VIRTUAL 5K

April 2024. The Irvine Animal Care Center will invite all runners, walkers, and animal-lovers to take part in its 2024 Virtual 5K to support animals in need. Complete a 5k in April, and help provide care and shelter for adoptable animals at the center. Check back in March 2024 for more information.

SUPER PET ADOPTION

June 2024*. Adopt your newest family member from pet rescue groups or shelters, browse people- and pet-related vendors, and more at the 18th annual Super Pet Adoption event. Visit the Super Pet Adoption page in April 2024 for more information. *Tentative date based on center construction.

PHOTO FUNDRAISER

August 2024. The Irvine Animal Care Center will seek photo entries for its annual Photo Fundraiser. All eligible photos with a minimum of five votes by the end of the contest will be guaranteed inclusion in the 2025 Irvine Animal Care Center wall calendar. Each entrant will receive a print calendar. Visit the Photo Fundraiser page in July 2024 for more information.

COMEDY UNLEASHED

September 2024. Support animals in need while enjoying a comedic night out on the town at the sixth annual Comedy Unleashed fundraiser at the Irvine Improv. Guests will be treated to dinner and a show with nearly half the proceeds going toward the Irvine Animal Care Center. Comedy Unleashed is open to adults 18 and older only. Check back in August 2024 for the show date, comedians performing, and more information.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

December 2024. Adopt your newest family member from pet rescue groups or shelters, browse people- and pet-related vendors, and more at the annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair. 

For more information, contact the Irvine Animal Care Center at 949-724-7740 or animalcare@cityofirvine.org.