The Coachella Valley Animal Campus, located in Thousand Palms at 72-050 Petland Place, opened in 2005.  The facility is a partnership with Riverside County Department of Animal Services, Animal Samaritans and the Coachella Valley cities of Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage.  The Coachella Valley Animal Campus Commission is comprised of one representative from each member city and county staff.

Coachella Valley Animal Campus Commission Handbook

Meeting Schedule

The Animal Commission meets bi-monthly (every two months) on the first Thursday.

Location: Meetings are now being held at  DRD Metro 8 Desert Recreation; 81-725 Highway 111. Indio, CA 92201 until further notice. Posted agenda will be provided 72 hours in advance on District 4 website, Animal Service's website and at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus.

If you have any questions regarding the agenda, please contact Kasey Saldarelli  at the Department of Animal Services, 951-358-7442 or via email at  [email protected].

Upcoming Meeting:
Thursday April 2, 2026 | DRD Metro 8 Desert Recreation; 81-725 Highway 111. Indio, CA 92201

 Click here for the 2026 Meeting Schedule