Seal Beach Animal Services Center Seeks Community Donations

SEAL BEACH, CA — Roughly 6.3 million pets enter United States animal shelters nationwide every year, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported. Sunday marked the first day of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and the Seal Beach Animal Care Center is seeking donations from the community.

In Seal Beach, the SBACC provides for the care, protection and control of animals that stray from their homes or are abused by their owners in Seal Beach and beyond.

This week, we celebrate Hans, an adorable feline who found his forever home.

"Hans loves people and playing, and gets along with other cats," a spokesperson for the center said over social media. "This family applied specifically for Hans, thinking he was a great choice for them and their one-year-old cat. When they came to meet him, they didn't even want to look at any other cats or kittens. He was the one!"

Along with Hans, more cats are awaiting homes, and while the Seal Beach Animal Care Center helps them stay cozy and happy, they still need assistance with bedding, litter, food and other necessaries that keep the lights on this facility.

How to donate to Seal Beach Animal Care Center:

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week was founded in 1996 by the Human Society of the United States. It is designed to encourage the public to understand the level of work involved in caring for animals and to volunteer or provide items for their local animal shelter. The annual event also acknowledges the hard-working people who support the shelters year-round.

In South Orange County, the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center provides a variety of services, including picking up injured wildlife, impounding stray dogs and cats, issuing citations and providing a shelter for homeless animals, according to the city's website.

On average, the pro-humane facility at 28095 Hillcrest takes in more than 2,000 animals a year.

If you are interested in donating to Mission Viejo's Animal Services Center, the city asks that you check out the center's wishlist before dropping off any items. The center's top three needs are: Perla Dog Beds, Kuranda Dog Beds and Snugglesafe Heatpads.