Woman Attacked by Dogs; 3 Dogs Impounded

TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 – Three loose dogs attacked a Riverside woman late Monday night (May 14) in the city of Riverside's La Sierra neighborhood.

The woman drove herself to an area hospital and was treated for injuries. She suffered bite wounds to her upper right thigh and lower buttocks.

The attack happened at about 10:20 p.m. in the 3900 block of Pierce Street, inside the Corona Pointe Apartments complex. The three dogs were all pit bull mixes and owned by a resident there. Officers from the Riverside Police Department responded, as did a sergeant from Riverside County Animal Services.

Starting today (May 1), the county is offering free spay or neuter surgeries for puppies or dogs that weigh 20 pounds or less.

The May "lightweight special" is offered to the first 100 pets registered. Pet owners may request up to two free surgeries, which will be performed at the county's San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus (581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto).

Anyone who has already scheduled an appointment at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus and owns a pet that the county considers a "lightweight" (20 pounds or less), will also receive a free surgery.

The free surgery offer does not include fees for vaccinations, pain medications or a dog license. Appointments for the free "lightweight special" can be made by telephone or online.

An online appointment request is the fastest way to book a surgery.  | Online appointment form for the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus

The telephone number to request an appointment is 951-791-3720.

Vet Tech Looks for Special Home for 'Train' Dog

FRIDAY, April 20, 2012 – A Riverside County veterinary technician is seeking a special home for a dog that presumably survived a terrible train accident.

The dog has been cared for by a county veterinary professional for the past three months while she was recovering from surgery. Back in January, Dr. Ron Friedlander of Riverside County Animal Services amputated the injured, front limb and treated the dog for shock and provided her pain medications.

Dog Reunited With Owner – Six Years Later

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2012 – A Riverside County animal control officer played a role in reuniting a dog with her rightful owner, roughly six years after it had disappeared from a Pomona home.

Princess, a Bichon Frise, vanished from the Pomona home of April Allen in February 2006. The dog escaped Allen's backyard after it had dug a hole. By the time she discovered the hole, the dog had a two-hour head start.

INKERS 4 ANIMALS PET TATTOO CONTEST

WHAT: "Inkers 4 Animals" Pet Tattoo Contest to help celebrate Riverside County Animal Services' MEGA Match-a-Thon Pet Adoption Event at its Thousand Palms shelter location.

WHEN: About NOON on Saturday, March 31st, 2012

WHERE: Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, Calif. 92276 (Just off Interstate 10 at Bob Hope Drive; Head toward Varner, cross over Varner as Bob Hope Drive be- comes Rio Del Sol, Turn RIGHT at Pet Land Place).

COST: FREE to enter

PRIZES: Top Prize is a $100 gift certificate to 111 Tatttoo, 73-520 Highway 111, Palm Desert, Calif.

RULES: Entrants must have a tattoo of a domestic pet (dog, cat, horse, lizard, snake, etc. — please no "mythical creatures"). Tattoos must be located in a "family-friendly-viewing" region of the body. Please no tattoos on body parts that might get you arrested if shown publicly. Thank you! Judges will score your tattoo for creativity, color, ornate design, etc.

NOTE: Entry Spaces are limited! Pre-register yourself for FREE by sending John Welsh an e-mail with a brief description of your tattoo to this e-mail address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it