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.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 10. Adopt your newest family member from pet rescue groups or shelters, browse people- and pet-related vendors, and more at the 17th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair. Visit the Home for the Holidays page for more information.
HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE
Your support of the Irvine Animal Care Center provides funding for our Enhanced Care, Third Chance for Pets, and Foster Care programs, which help make merry, happy outcomes for pets and other animals in challenging situations. To learn how you can help, visit our Holiday Drive page.
FOSTER PET DONATION DRIVE
March 2024. Help support young and recuperating animals in the center’s Foster Care Program by donating supplies such as formula, blankets, and toys. 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.
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.
