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Wild Animal Resources

Are deer foraging in your garden? Did you spot a rattlesnake while walking your dog? Riverside County Department of Animal Services offers suggestions that will help us coexist humanely with wildlife.

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Blythe Pet Food Pantry

HEALTHY PET ZONE

Free pet food available for pet owners affected financially. Blythe food pantry will launch on October 31 and will operate by appointment only.

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RCDAS COVID-19 Related Notices

COVID-19 UPDATES

We are maintaining our services virtually and by appointment. Please click below for updates on the following services:

Adopt

Pets featured on our web page are available for adoption on a first come first served basis.

Lost & Found

Have you lost your best friend? He's looking for you. Check here to view lost pets in our shelter.

Licensing

RCDAS offers three options to purchase or renew your pet license.

Microchipping

If your pet was microchipped through the RCDAS, your pet has an AVID microchip.

Spay & Neuter

Spaying and neutering are vitally important in helping reduce pet overpopulation.

Vaccinations

Your dog will need a series of vaccinations for protection from often fatal diseases.

Area Shelters

Need shelter info outside of our coverage area but you aren't sure where to go? Go here.

Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers to join our Cat Care Team. Help us build our volunteer base.

Please Help - Donate

Your donation will positively improve the welfare of all of our shelter animals.

News Releases

Coalition Offers Second Surgery Day

Thursday, February 04, 2021 321

Feb. 23 Scheduled as Special Day for Cat Owners A coalition of shelter...

Dog License Amnesty Period Runs to Feb. 15

Tuesday, February 02, 2021 1029

Dog Owners can Update License Without Late Fees Animal Services is offering a dog...

Animal Services Urges Burro Fans to Stop Feeding

Friday, January 15, 2021 405

Citations Can Be Issued to Those Violating Ordinance Animal Services is issuing a...

RCDAS BONITA FIRE INFORMATION

Friday, January 15, 2021 311

Animal Services will have personnel to assist pet owners at the evacuation center...

Jojo Goes Missing; Reunited

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 384

This is a short story about a cat that did not, apparently, want to get neutered....

Coachella Valley Man Saves Hummingbird from Pool

Friday, January 01, 2021 454

Critter Appears to Have Injured Wing A Riverside County Animal Services registered...

Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 441

KEEPING YOUR PETS SAFE DURING HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS As winter holiday festivities...

Officers Help Dog Stuck in Window Frame

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 549

German Shepherd Getting Some Care by Vet Staff A pair of officers assisted a big...

County Reaches Milestone With PetSmart

Tuesday, December 01, 2020 532

1,000th Pet Adoption Provides Bonus Grant A partnership between Riverside County...

Officer Rescues Feline from Freeway Ramp

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 714

Lucky Black Cat Saved from Interstate 215 in Riverside A Riverside County Animal...

Charlotte the Piggy Goes Weeeee All the Way Home

Saturday, November 14, 2020 559

A wayward pig in Indio generated a lot of social-media buzz on Thursday after our...

Coalition of Shelters Offer Spay Day

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 772

Nov. 17 Scheduled as Special Day for Cat Owners A coalition of shelter...

Equine Influenza Impacting Burros in RivCo

Saturday, October 31, 2020 1098

Some Deaths Reported; State & Local Officials Monitoring An equine influenza...

Monthly Pet Food Pantry Kicks Off Saturday

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 1528

Treats – No Tricks – For Pets on Halloween Event https://youtu.be/puSi_dA8u2Q...

Officer Retrieves Scared Dog from Under Home

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 720

Fireworks Freaked Pooch; Family Feared He Was Long Gone A Riverside County Animal...

ASK Foundation Grants $10K to Animal Services

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 712

Grant to Assist Owners in Need During COVID-19 Animal Services received a grant for...

Officers Investigating Apparent Animal Cruelty

Thursday, September 24, 2020 1056

Ring Camera Footage Shows a Man Punching a Dog Animal Services officers are...

Dog Attacks Banning Boy; Youngster Hospitalized

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1026

Two Men Rescue 12-Year-old from Further Injuries A Riverside County Animal Services...

Miss Kitty Reunited with Owner after she is Released from Hospital

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 832

Due to a computer glitch, this did not go through last week, so it’s a little bit...

Big Rig Kitty Survives Wreck; Receiving Care

Monday, August 24, 2020 951

Miss Kitty’s Owner Remains in Hospital After Crash A cat inside the cab of a...

Buck Back Home (Dog Lost During Apple Fire Reunited With Owner)

Thursday, August 06, 2020 1103

Sgt. Lesley Huennekens is featured in the clip handing off Buck to owner Greg...

Clear the Shelters Kicks off Again with Riverside County Animal Services; special adoption prices

Tuesday, August 04, 2020 2218

Riverside County Animal Services is joining forces again with NBC and Telemundo for...

Miniature Horse Cared for, adopted

Friday, July 24, 2020 1369

We received a lot of interest about a miniature horse we impounded while...

Animal Control Officer Rescues Raccoon from Razor Wire

Friday, July 24, 2020 1545

The rescue was handled by two of our officers, Kellsey Hoesman and Carra Mathewson....

Shelter Operations During COVID-19 Appointment System Continues to Save Lives

Friday, July 17, 2020 1554

Animal Services is reverting to an appointment-only system as Riverside County...

Officers Retrieve 31 Dogs After House Fire

Saturday, July 11, 2020 1668

Firefighters Battle Flames at Jurupa Valley Property Animal Services officers...

An odd/fun reunion story involving a wayward sheep

Thursday, July 09, 2020 1419

Officers Michael Cox and Dwight Espeleta handled the transport of 4-year-old King...

Officer Responds to Home of Deceased Man

Monday, July 06, 2020 1457

Retrieves Dog; Owner may have succumbed to coronavirus Officer John Hergenreder of...

San Jacinto Animal Shelter Closing on July 13

Thursday, July 02, 2020 2825

Some Services Will Remain After Closure The San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus is...

Fourth-of-July Fireworks Frighten Pets

Wednesday, July 01, 2020 1320

Protect Your Four-Legged Friends During Holiday Animal Services officers rescued a...

Volunteers Welcomed Back!

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1271

We welcomed back a handful of volunteers to our shelters for the first time in...

Menifee Strays Soon Heading to Wildomar

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1493

Animal Friends of the Valleys Begins Care June 26 Animals within the city limits of...

Officers Assist Four Burros Needing Care

Friday, June 12, 2020 1510

Nonprofit DonkeyLand Provided Vet Treatment Animal Services officers have been very...

Man Shoots Dog During Drinking Session

Tuesday, June 09, 2020 2061

It’s Unknown if Incident Was Drunken Accident Animal Services veterinary team...

Two Happy Results: A Tale of Two Doggies

Thursday, June 04, 2020 1392

As some of you know, we were caring for a service dog belonging to a veteran who,...

Officers Bust Illegal Cockfighting Operation

Tuesday, June 02, 2020 1517

Roughly 130 Birds Located at the Scene; Two Dead Animal Services officers teamed...

Cat Stuck Between Two Walls is Rescued

Friday, May 29, 2020 1169

Animal Services Seeking Owner of Friendly Feline Two officers worked together to...

Dog With Burns Receives Treatment, Care

Thursday, May 28, 2020 1347

Shephard Mix Apparently Suffered Chemical Injuries A dog with severe injuries from...

A pandemic montage

Thursday, May 21, 2020 1274

As many of you know, we have still operated our shelters, albeit in a much modified...

COVID-19 Patient’s Dog Gets County Care

Friday, May 01, 2020 1129

Animal Services Officer Picks up Service Dog at Hospital An Animal Services officer...

News Releases

Important Information

Virulent Newcastle Disease Update from State Veterinarian

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

This week brings some good news and, unfortunately, some disappointing news, as well. The regional quarantine is still in effect. For a list of virulent Newcastle disease cases since the outbreak began in May 2018, visit the USDA VND website. Go to Article

Virulent Newcastle Disease Updates

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Virulent Newcastle disease, formerly known as exotic Newcastle disease, is a contagious and fatal viral disease affecting the respiratory, nervous and digestive systems of birds and poultry. The disease is so virulent that many birds and poultry die without showing any clinical signs. Virulent Newcastle disease is not a food safety concern. No human cases of Newcastle disease have ever occurred from eating poultry products. Properly cooked poultry products are safe to eat. In very rare instances, people working directly with sick birds can become infected with mild symptoms, such as conjunctivitis. These are easily prevent with personal protective equipment.