Riverside County Department of Animal Services

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Banning

Banning Handling its Stray Animals Now

The City of Banning is now handling its own strays and the pets will be heading to the city’s shelter.

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Kitten Shower

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KITTEN SEASON IS COMING

Fostering Saves Lives

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PETCO LoveLost

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Snap. Share. Reunite.

Join us in our mission to reunite lost pets. Together, we'll spread the word and help lost pets find their way home.

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Wildlife Resources

NEW SECTION

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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Covid-19 Updates

COVID-19

What you need to know about 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Riverside University Health System

RCDAS COVID-19 Related Notices

COVID-19 UPDATES

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Adopt

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.

Shelters

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.

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

News Releases

Dog Seized from Illegal Pot Property Dies

Friday, July 23, 2021 109

Department Likely to Pursue Animal Cruelty Case An animal control officer retrieved...

County Offering Felines-N-Fido $5 Special

Monday, July 19, 2021 2063

Adoption Promotion Runs for Remainder of July Riverside County Animal Services is...

Banning Handling its Stray Animals Now

Thursday, July 01, 2021 476

Stray Pets Heading to City Shelter on Charles Street A contract between Riverside...

Microchip Scanners Gifted to Fire Stations

Saturday, June 26, 2021 198

One More Tool for Good Samaritans Finding Strays Animal Services sent 20 microchip...

Neglected Dogs Saved, Transferred to Partner

Thursday, June 24, 2021 850

WagmorPets Dog Rescue Jumps in to Assist Almost two dozen neglected dogs started...

Coalition Formed to Collaborate

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 180

Multiple Groups Working Toward Animal Welfare A coalition of shelter organizations...

Pug’s Death Illustrates Heat Wave’s Danger

Friday, June 18, 2021 652

Female Dog Found Thrashing in Coachella Valley An animal control officer discovered...

Lake Fire Threatened Animal Shelter – but all OK

Monday, May 24, 2021 853

No Harm to Pets; Some Limitations to Services on Tuesday Animal Services staffers...

Rattlesnake Bites Temescal Canyon Man

Monday, April 19, 2021 1073

Victim Tried to Pick up Reptile with BBQ Tongs A rattlesnake bit a man Saturday...

Man Suspected of Stabbing Dog to Death

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 786

Sheriff’s Department Arrests Thousand Palms Man A 37-year-old man was arrested on...

King the Tortoise REUNION footage

Thursday, April 08, 2021 519

Today was a happy day for King the Tortoise. He was reunited with his Eastvale...

Dog in Hot Car with Frozen Burritos, Ice Cream

Thursday, April 01, 2021 598

Officer Impounds Pet; But Pooch Not Overheated Riverside County Animal Services is...

Coalition Offers Second Surgery Day

Thursday, February 04, 2021 2446

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 2032

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 1054

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

RCDAS BONITA FIRE INFORMATION

Friday, January 15, 2021 837

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

Jojo Goes Missing; Reunited

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 916

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 1014

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

Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 926

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

Officers Help Dog Stuck in Window Frame

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 1639

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

County Reaches Milestone With PetSmart

Tuesday, December 01, 2020 1026

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

Officer Rescues Feline from Freeway Ramp

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1214

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 1078

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 1264

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

Equine Influenza Impacting Burros in RivCo

Saturday, October 31, 2020 1642

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

Monthly Pet Food Pantry Kicks Off Saturday

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2134

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

Officer Retrieves Scared Dog from Under Home

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 1193

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

ASK Foundation Grants $10K to Animal Services

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 1186

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

Officers Investigating Apparent Animal Cruelty

Thursday, September 24, 2020 1585

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

Dog Attacks Banning Boy; Youngster Hospitalized

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1539

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 1317

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 1429

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 1660

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 3127

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

Miniature Horse Cared for, adopted

Friday, July 24, 2020 1897

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 2084

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 2227

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

Officers Retrieve 31 Dogs After House Fire

Saturday, July 11, 2020 2216

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

An odd/fun reunion story involving a wayward sheep

Thursday, July 09, 2020 2008

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 1983

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

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.