Irvine Animal Care Center hosts annual holiday pet adoption fair

IRVINE — The city’s animal care center hosted its 11th annual Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair on Sunday, Dec. 10.
More than 30 pet rescue groups and animal shelters brought about 600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals for adoption.
Liz Sholly, left, of Rancho Santa Margarita reacts to Edison, who is missing a leg, as she talks with his foster mother Kim Tender, right, during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Annie Walmsley, center, and Jennifer Luna, pet Monty, a former rescue dog who was adopted through Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles Rescue during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Cooper a former rescue dog adopted through Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles Rescue is out by Dylan Blanca, Amber Blanca and Kyle McCallan, all of Irvine, during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Gimzo of Old English Sheepdog Rescue is pet during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Gimzo of Old English Sheepdog Rescue is pet by Stephanie Howard, right, and Dylan Howard of Aliso Viejo during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)A dog from ICARE Dog Rescue is pet during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Sister and brother Scooby, left, and Shaggy, right play in the ICARE Dog Rescue pen during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)A sign for sale says Beware of Dog Kissesduring the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Snickers, left, and Caramel Right, of Beagles & Buddies, rest on a blanket during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Some dogs from Bichon Fur Kids Rescue perform tricks during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Greg Malak of Westminster and his dog Phebe explore the booths during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Cassie sits at the feet of Andy Nguyen of Tustin during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Raphael Locsin and Amy Hwang pet their recently adopted, soon to be renamed puppy, during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Darrin Bangel of Upland pets Betsy of California Bully Crew Rescue during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Zoe of 4 Life Animal Rescue wears reindeer antlers while meeting potential adoptive families during the Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair at Irvine Animal Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)Show Caption of Expand

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