Riverside County Department of Animal Services

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Vaccinations & Microchips

Your dog will need a series of vaccinations. To ensure proper immunity or protection from often fatal diseases such as Distemper and Parvo, it is important to complete the whole series.

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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

Elusive Horse Finally Corralled

Saturday, December 14, 2019 12

Animal Services Received Many Calls about River Bottom Horse Riverside County...

Sinkhole Burro: Animal ends up in deep hole

Friday, November 22, 2019 251

Ultimately rescued by officers with some key assistance from construction crew...

Woman Attacked by Dogs and Severely Injured

Saturday, November 09, 2019 593

Two Strays Near Perris Cause Her to be Hospitalized FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 2019 – Two dogs...

Amazing Volunteer Hits Major Milestone: 15,000 pet portraits!

Saturday, November 09, 2019 272

Corona resident Kelly Vela, an amazing volunteer for many shelter organizations,...

Volunteer Readies to Capture 15,000th Pet — on Film

Friday, November 08, 2019 157

Outstanding volunteer Kelly Vela, a professional photographer, is just shy of a...

Two Matted Dogs Receive Veterinary Care — and Now Look Much Better!

Thursday, November 07, 2019 369

This short video showcases the fine work of our veterinary services team members....

Evacuated Animals Returned to Owner in Jurupa Valley

Saturday, November 02, 2019 182

Here’s a super short video featuring animals we returned to an owner in Jurupa...

Some of the critters assisted during Hill Fire & 46 Fire

Friday, November 01, 2019 172

Below is a super-short video that showcases some of the animals we helped evacuate...

Officers Conduct Sweeps in North Shore, Mecca

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 236

Action Specifically Planned to Ensure Safe Halloween Animal control officers...

Man Reunited with Dog After Four Years

Monday, October 07, 2019 383

A man, from Grass Valley, Calif., drove all the way to the Western Riverside...

Socks for Sox Campaign Launches at RivCo Animal Shelters

Thursday, October 03, 2019 433

Lowered Cat Adoptions for Those That Donate Socks Riverside County Animal Services...

Bye Bye Hedgehog

Thursday, October 03, 2019 298

Below is a video featuring the albino hedgehog one of our officers retrieved on...

Dragged Dog Nursed Back to Health

Thursday, September 19, 2019 389

German Shepherd Named Beauty Ready for Home A German shepherd seriously injured...

Virulent Newcastle Disease Updates

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 731

Virulent Newcastle disease, formerly known as exotic Newcastle disease, is a...

Razz Berry Adopted

Monday, July 15, 2019 243

Cap'n Crunch Cereal Box doggy gets her second chance... Below is a link to a short...

"Razz Berry" (Dog brought to shelter in Cap'n Crunch cereal box)

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 479

This dog, featured below in his unique “pet carrier,” came late yesterday...

The Butterfly Lady visits Critter Kiddz Camp

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 237

One of the most magnificent people we know is Yvonne Fox, “The Butterfly Lady.”...

Dog, Reportedly Contained, Charges Officers

Thursday, June 13, 2019 287

Two Animal Control Officers Suffer Bite Wounds Two animal control officers...

Suburban Rams into Animal Control Truck

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 253

Officer Was Heading to Shelter; No Animals Harmed A man driving a Suburban sped out...

Child Suffers Serious Bite to Her Face

Friday, May 31, 2019 231

Akita Attacks Girl During Visit at Romoland Kennel Riverside County Animal Services...

Green Iguana

Thursday, May 30, 2019 206

Just a short, fun note here to share one of our officer’s interesting calls this...

Caught on Tape: Woman Dumps Puppies UPDATE

Friday, April 19, 2019 294

Animal Services Places Pups With Rescue Group Partner UPDATE: Riverside County...

Special Volunteer Unit Seeks More Vols

Thursday, March 28, 2019 210

Emergency Unit Assists During Major Events More volunteers are sought for a special...

Special-Needs Pooch Loving His New Ride

Thursday, March 21, 2019 211

‘Scooter’ is Available to Adopters With Experience A special-needs pooch is ready...

Ferret Abandoned at Banning City Hall

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 197

Officer Responds to Wild Critter Call; Ferret OK A Riverside County Animal Services...

Horse Hit by Car, Severely Injured

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 261

Animal Services Officer Euthanizes Horse Shortly after 1 p.m. today (Jan. 22)...

Animal Control Officers Assist with Alleged Kidnapping Attempt

Thursday, January 17, 2019 203

CLARIFICATIONS : Re: multiple agencies involved; our officer was on phone with CHP...

Coney the Burro

Friday, January 11, 2019 210

We responded Friday morning (Jan. 11) to a call about a burro that had an orange...

German Shepherd Missing for Eight Years Reunited With Owner

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 337

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 317

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

Coyote Pup Impounded

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 734

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

Woman Arrested in Dog Cruelty Case

Thursday, May 04, 2017 1002

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 1861

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

Dog Saved at Treatment Plant

Friday, April 14, 2017 1131

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

Injured Shepherd Pup Needs Rescue

Thursday, March 30, 2017 1374

She Likely Needs Surgery to Fix Hind Leg Fracture She’ll cuddle at your feet....

Skippy’s Health Did Not Improve

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 1600

But the Stray Cat That Had Peanut Butter Container Stuck On its Head Gives Birth to...

Peanut Bar Jar Removed From Cat

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 1131

Skinny Feline Now Receiving Veterinary Treatment A Riverside County Animal Services...

Tire Shop Crew Rescue Dog

Monday, March 06, 2017 1326

Animal Control Officer Gets Great Help from Locals A Riverside tire shop crew...

News Releases

Important Information

Virulent Newcastle Disease Updates

Thursday, October 03, 2019

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.