Riverside, CA –The Riverside County Department of Animal Services partnered with Wings of Rescue to send 24 dogs and one cat on a flight to Washington state yesterday. The dogs arrived at Seattle Humane and the cat named “Chococat” went to Seattle City Animal Shelter.

With over 1,000 dogs across the shelter system, RCDAS continues to operate in critical overcapacity for the number of dogs compared to kennel space and hit 230% capacity for dogs  in February.

“Our monthly flights with Seattle Humane make a major impact by creating immediate kennel space and giving the dogs on the flight a new chapter,” said RCDAS Manager Daylin Valencia. “This flight was important because a majority of the dogs were larger breeds, which typically stay the longest amount of time in our shelters, sometimes over hundreds of days.”

To help get pets into homes, all adoption fees remain waived at all shelter locations and include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchips, and a collar with an engraved ID tag. In addition to no-cost adoptions, on Saturday February 14, dog adoptions will include a free Wisdom Panel Breed Discovery Kit, while supplies last.

“I see so many beautiful dogs at our shelters who would be wonderful additions to any family,” said Fifth District Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez. “With fee-waived adoptions, now is a great time to add a loving companion to your life.”

For more information on adoption, foster and volunteer opportunities visit www.rcdas.org.