Pets
RivCo Animal Shelters implement new field day program for sheltered dogs
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) has introduced a new program called “Dogs Day Out,” where shelter dogs are given the chance to take a field trip and get a break from the kennels. Research from VCA Charities has shown that dogs who are taken out into the community
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RivCo shelters team up with rescue organizations to transport 102 animals to other states amidst overcrowding
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) partnered with several different rescue organizations this past week to transport 102 shelter animals out of California to find new homes. The RCDAS has partnered with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, located in Utah, along with North Shore Animal League America in New
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Riverside County animal shelters at 220% capacity, put out urgent call to action for adopters
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) — The Riverside County Department of Animal Services says it is in urgent need of the public’s help, as its shelters are at 220% capacity this week. Officials say this has resulted in multiple dogs per kennel and a decrease in the quality of life for pets. Some would say the numbers
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New VEG ER for Pets set to open in Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – VEG ER for Pets is announcing the opening of its Palm Desert location, providing families in the community with “the highest level of emergency care.” VEG ER for Pets was established in 2014 to help people and their pets when they need it most. Organizers say the group of hospitals
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RivCo releases ‘Barkchella’ free adoption weekend one lineup
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Department of Animal Services is marking “Barkchella” with fee-waived adoptions during both weekends of the Coachella music festival at all shelter locations. The promotion runs from Wednesday-Saturday, April 9-12, and again on April 16-19. The department released information on some of the adoptable dogs on Thursday, announcing on Facebook,
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Free dog adoptions continue until March 17 following adoption event at Riverside County Fair
Update – 3/11/2025: RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – If you are in the market for a furry companion, you’re in luck – The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is extending free dog adoptions through Monday, March 17. Adoption fees will be waived at all shelter locations, including the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. Shelter officials say
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RivCo animal services offers free pet adoptions on annual Black Saturday special
All pet adoptions are free on Saturday, Nov. 30 as Riverside County Animal Services celebrates its annual Black Saturday holiday special. The free adoptions still include the usual package for adopters: a microchip and vaccinations and the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, county officials said. Riverside County’s shelters in Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand
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Supervisor Manuel Perez announces series of spay and neuter clinics across county
Riverside County will fund a series of spay and neuter clinics across the region, beginning Tuesday in Thermal, county Supervisor V. Manuel Perez announced. The first mobile clinic will be held Tuesday at the Jerry Rummonds Community Center in Thermal, 87-229 Church St., according to a statement from Perez’s office. With an appointment, as
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