Riverside County Animal Services in Crisis as Intake Surges

Riverside County Animal Services in crisis as intake surges

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– Riverside County Animal Services shelters have hit a breaking point as county officials say kennels have reached more than 240% capacity. Shelters are overwhelmed after taking in more than 1,200 dogs and cats between July 1 and July 14. Most of the intake has been dogs, but only about 20% have been reunited with their owners. With more animals arriving than leaving, officials warn that some pets are now at risk of …

RivCo Department of Animal Services operating in State of Emergency

Western Riverside Animal Shelter open until midnight Saturday, July 19 for adopters and fosters RIVERSIDE – In the days before and after the 4th of July holiday (July 1-14) over 1200 dogs and cats arrived at Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS). The overwhelming majority are dogs, where just over 20% were returned to an […]