Tax Credit Proposed to Aid Animal Foster Parents in Riverside County

Amid ongoing controversy surrounding Riverside County Animal Services, La Quinta City Councilman Steve Sanchez has introduced an innovative solution aimed at helping animal foster parents across the region. Assembly Bill 691, sponsored by Assemblyman Greg Wallace, proposes offering a tax credit to individuals who foster animals, addressing the financial hurdles they often face.The proposal emerged as a practical response to significant concerns regarding Riverside County Animal Services, a department currently facing public scrutiny and legal challenges. Sanchez, who also serves on the Animal Commission, shared his idea during a recent appearance on the Roggin Report, highlighting the critical need to financially support those who selflessly care for animals in need.”Foster parents often spend a considerable amount of their own money on food, medical bills, adoption fees, and spay and neuter services,” said Sanchez. “We wanted to find a way to ease this financial burden and…..

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