RivCo Animal Services Extends Free Dog Adoptions Through Saint Patrick’s Day
March 14, 2025
Riverside, CA – March 14, 2025– To address the increased number of dogs entering the shelters, Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) is extending free dog and puppy adoptions now through March 17th.
Dog intakes have increased significantly over the past 12 months and every shelter kennel is full, many with two or three dogs sharing space. The department is asking for the community’s help to immediately get dogs adopted or into foster homes.
Potential adopters can visit any of the four shelter locations during open hours to meet adoptable dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. Open hours for the Coachella Vally, San Jacinto and Western Riverside shelters are as follows: Monday - Tuesday, Thursday- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Blythe Animal Shelter is open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
To view adoptable pets, visit www.rcdas.org/adoptable-pets and for more information call 1-888-636-7387 (PETS).
If you want to help but cannot adopt, consider signing up to foster at www.rcdas.org/support/foster-care. You’ll be contacted right away with simple instructions about how to get your foster pet.
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About RCDAS
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services shelters more than 35,000 animals annually across four locations, making it one of the largest sheltering systems in the country. RCDAS provides adoption, lost pet reunification, pet support services, and public safety programs, all aimed at keeping pets with families and increasing animal lifesaving.
