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Riverside County Animal Service flies 60+ dogs to Humane Societies in Idaho, Utah and Oregon
More than 60 dogs departed Friday morning to find their forever homes in Utah, Idaho and Oregon. The transport flight followed a period of hoarding cases in which Riverside County Animal Services officers rescued dozens of dogs in three separate incidents in the Coachella Valley. One of these cases is still active in the Sky
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Palm Springs Animal Shelter offers 50% kitten adoptions this weekend
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is offering a special deal on kitten adoptions this week! From July 20 through July 21 only, enjoy 50% off of all kitten adoption fees. As we near the middle of kitten season, Palm Springs Animal Shelter has a plethora of adorable kittens in all sizes and varieties waiting for
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Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter announce opening of Desert Wildlife Center in fall 2024
The Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter has announced the opening of the Desert Wildlife Center (DWC), which will take place in fall of this year. The Coachella Valley is home to a wide range of wildlife- from birds to reptiles to mammal species- many of which are endemic, threatened, or endangered. Risks to
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Volunteers arrange large transport of dogs from Coachella Valley Animal Campus to ease overcrowding issues
Several dogs from the Coachella Valley Animal Campus (CVAC) were transported by volunteers and local networkers up to rescue organizations in central California today. CVAC has been facing severe overcrowding issues following multiple dog hoarding cases in what is already the busiest time of the year for animal shelters. Christina Courier, CVAC’s current foster, acted
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Coachella Valley Animal Campus offers free dog adoptions through July after recent events
The Coachella Valley Animal Campus (CVAC) will be having free dog adoptions through the end of July. CVAC is experiencing severe overcrowding, as summer is one of the busiest times for shelters. On average, more than 100 pets are impounded daily at county shelters during the work week. During the summer, that figure soars to
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Palm Springs Animal Shelter asks for donations due to influx of animals
Palm Springs Animal Shelter is in need of donations due to the influx of animals that have been brought into the shelter this summer. Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for animal shelters. Many shelters can see a 30 to 50 percent increase in lost pets after the
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Riverside County animal services officer rescues two dogs from Gage Canal
A Riverside County animal control officer rescues two dogs this morning that were stuck in the Gage Canal. Around 7 A.M., Riverside County Animal Services received a call from a woman, Carolyn Badger, that was walking her dog with her husband when they noticed two dogs trapped in the canal. “All of a sudden we
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Palm Springs Animal Shelter urges pet safety precautions as Fourth of July approaches
Nationally, pets go missing on the Fourth of July because they are spooked by loud fireworks. And here in Palm Springs, there is no exception. The Palm Springs Animal Shelter says it notices more pets arriving after July 4, and that it fills up. The animal shelter has information you need to keep your pet
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