Public Shelter Hours and Adoptions

• Riverside Only
• Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Closed Sundays & Holidays
• View Holiday Closures Here

Merritt Pet Wellness Center

Low cost spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats are offered to County of Riverside residents. Click here to schedule an appointment.

• Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Closed 12 to 2 p.m. for lunch
• Closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Holidays

Vaccine/Shot Clinic Hours

• Third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Phone Hours

• Monday - Friday only, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• After hours emergency answering service (951) 358-7387
• Closed Holidays

Field Services Hours

• Monday - Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Stand-by Officer on duty during all off hours.