UPDATE: Riverside County shelters are in crisis mode as they face an overwhelming 1,000 dogs in their care, with the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus hitting a staggering 270% capacity. The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has just announced that immediate action is essential to prevent potential euthanasia of at-risk animals.
The department is urgently calling on the community to adopt or foster dogs, setting a goal to secure 30 large dog adoptions or fosters from the San Jacinto shelter within the next 48 hours, specifically by November 6. This desperate situation is compounded by the fact that overcrowded conditions put animals at risk of illness and injury, threatening the safety of both pets and shelter staff.
“We need to be ready to continue receiving animals that have nowhere else to go,” said RCDAS Director Mary Martin. “We hope the community is willing to open their homes now more than ever to save lives.”
All pets in the shelter are available for adoption at no cost and come with essential services including spay/neuter, microchips, vaccinations, and an engraved ID tag. Additionally, the department is seeking foster homes for dogs that can accommodate them for two weeks or more, particularly for larger breeds. Supplies will be provided to those who step up to help.
The urgency of this situation cannot be overstated. As the shelters remain critically overcapacity, every moment counts in finding homes for these vulnerable dogs. Interested individuals can find more information and take action by visiting www.rcdas.org.
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is counting on community members to answer this urgent call for help. The next 48 hours are crucial for the lives of these dogs. Share this message and help spread the word to save lives!
