Program areas at Animal Protection Society of Orange County Paws4Ever
The Paws4ever adoption center is a limited-admission shelter that serves as a placement partner for animals transferred from local County shelters. In fy 2023-2024, the adoption center facilitated adoptions for 220 animals. The adoption center also operates legacy care, a loving home for pets when their owners cannot provide care. Through this service, we offer immediate admission of animals whose owners can no longer provide care, and enrollment for pet parents who want to plan ahead to ensure care if/when needed. We currently have 28 animals enrolled in this program.
The Paws4ever resale store offers unique, high-quality, second-hand household and Animal care related items for sale, with all proceeds supporting the programs at Paws4ever. All resale store items have been donated to Paws4ever.
The dog training program offers a comprehensive array of reward-based training opportunities for our community for affordable prices, including group classes, private lessons, and special training opportunities for dogs in our adoption center. In fy2023-2024, the dog training program trained more than 260 dogs.
Community pet support program that offers veterinary funding, a pet pantry and dog training scholarships to pet owners in need in our community. During fy 2023-2024, we provided free services to more than 300 pet owners.