COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — California Adopt-a-Pet Day helped dozens of local animals find new homes Saturday as Riverside County Animal Services worked to ease severe overcrowding at its shelters.
The annual event, held at more than 150 shelters across the state, offered fee-waived adoptions through a partnership with the ASPCA and CalAnimals. The adoptions included spay and neuter services, microchipping, age-appropriate vaccinations, and an engraved pet tag.
Animal Services Counselor Angelica Mesa said the event came at a critical time, as the shelter is operating at more than 220% capacity for both dogs and cats. She said the goal was to encourage more families to adopt while making the process more affordable and accessible…