Popular License-Amnesty Period Returns

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 – Riverside County Animal Services is once again offering negligent dog owners a chance to become better dog owners – without any penalties.

Riverside County Animal Services is offering an amnesty program. The intent is to encourage dog owners who have never licensed their pet – or have allowed the dog license to expire – to update their dog's license and not face any penalties or late fees. The program expires Feb. 29, 2012.

NOTICE: A Riverside County horse has been infected with the neuropathogenic form of equine herpes

The California department of food and agriculture has reported a horse has been infected with the neuropathogenic form of equine herpes virus in Riverside County, at premises described by the department as a multi-discipline equine facility. "At this time we are not aware of any links to the Orange County incident," a spokesman said.

The Riverside County gelding in question was tested after displaying poor hind limb co-ordination and urine dribbling. He became recumbent and had to be euthanized.

Horse owners are once again cautioned about this disease and are advised to limit the contact their horses have with other equines and to exercise appropriate bio-security measures.

Pet Food Pantry Offered for Those in Need

'ASK CAFÉ' First Date Set for Jan. 25

Monday, Jan. 23, 2011 – The Animal Solutions Konnection (ASK) Foundation is opening a pet food pantry for those needing assistance during these economically challenging times.

The ASK Foundation is nicknaming the pet food pantry "The ASK CAFE." The CAFÉ stands for Companion Animal Food Endowment.

The ASK Foundation is working with Riverside County Animal Services with the charity pantry, which will be located at the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter, 6851 Van Buren Blvd., Jurupa Valley, 92509.