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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.

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

News Releases

Dog Attacks Banning Boy; Youngster Hospitalized

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 58

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 82

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 179

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 330

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 1018

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

Miniature Horse Cared for, adopted

Friday, July 24, 2020 574

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 415

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 679

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

Officers Retrieve 31 Dogs After House Fire

Saturday, July 11, 2020 754

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

An odd/fun reunion story involving a wayward sheep

Thursday, July 09, 2020 604

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 816

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

San Jacinto Animal Shelter Closing on July 13

Thursday, July 02, 2020 1876

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

Fourth-of-July Fireworks Frighten Pets

Wednesday, July 01, 2020 628

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

Volunteers Welcomed Back!

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 582

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 571

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 718

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

Man Shoots Dog During Drinking Session

Tuesday, June 09, 2020 1104

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

Two Happy Results: A Tale of Two Doggies

Thursday, June 04, 2020 723

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 635

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

Cat Stuck Between Two Walls is Rescued

Friday, May 29, 2020 502

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

Dog With Burns Receives Treatment, Care

Thursday, May 28, 2020 614

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

A pandemic montage

Thursday, May 21, 2020 561

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 489

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

Pomeranian Dumped at Shelter in Jurupa Valley

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 843

A person abandoned an injured Pomeranian outside the county’s shelter in Jurupa...

Social Media Post Misleads Public about Dog

Monday, April 13, 2020 964

Pet is Run Over, But Incident Was Accidental Riverside County Animal Services...

Animal Shelters Temporarily Closing to Public April 2

Thursday, April 02, 2020 4018

Lifesaving Services Will Still be Handled During Covid-19 Animal Services is...

Virulent Newcastle Disease Update from State Veterinarian

Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1260

This week brings some good news and, unfortunately, some disappointing news, as...

Officer Seizes Two Neglected Dogs in Riverside

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 2131

Both Dogs Transported to Emergency Clinic for Care MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 – A...

RCDAS COVID-19 Related Notices

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 19976

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020 Shelter Operations During COVID-19 Appointment System...

Southwest RivCo Woman Convicted of Cruelty

Thursday, February 13, 2020 2052

Horse Succumbed to Neglect, But Dog Makes Comeback A jury convicted a southwest...

County Officer Assists Doberman in a Ditch

Saturday, February 08, 2020 1408

Dog Was Moments From Being Buried Alive in Test Pit A Riverside County Animal...

Wheelie Pup Gets Rescued

Thursday, January 23, 2020 2145

This story broke at about 4:20 p.m. today. We received a call for assistance...

Two Pups Rescued from Big Hole/Rabbit Den

Thursday, January 16, 2020 1335

Below is a one-minute video clip featuring two dogs we retrieved from a den of some...

Dumped Puppy Gets Saved by Woman

Sunday, January 12, 2020 1758

A woman found a pup inside a trash bag inside a Dumpster last night in Jurupa...

German Shepherd Missing for Eight Years Reunited With Owner

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 1893

This dog was reunited today (Monday, June 26, 2017) after a microchip brought the...

Woman Is Reunited With This Long, Lost Pooch

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 1541

This story has become somewhat cliché now. The long-lost dog that gets reunited...

Coyote Pup Impounded

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 2160

Riverside County Animal Services officer Will Luna responded to a property in...

Woman Arrested in Dog Cruelty Case

Thursday, May 04, 2017 2326

Authorities Track Her Down in Las Vegas A woman suspected in the cruelty case...

3-Legged Dog Ready for New Home

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 3050

Veterinary Employee Fostered Special Dog An officer brought in the broken dog. A...

Dog Saved at Treatment Plant

Friday, April 14, 2017 2198

Riverside Public Works Employees Played Huge Roles Riverside Public Works employees...

News Releases

Important Information

Virulent Newcastle Disease Update from State Veterinarian

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

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.