With shelter kennels overflowing, Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) is calling on the community to help save lives by adopting pets during the nationwide “Empty the Shelters” event, running through May 15. Sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation, the campaign offers fee-waived adoptions at over 380 shelters across 43 states, including four Riverside County locations.The local effort comes amid a critical overcrowding crisis, particularly involving large-breed dogs. RCDAS reports that more than 1,000 dogs are currently in their care, with more arriving daily than are being adopted or fostered.“We are out of space, and we need to get as many dogs as possible out of our shelters as soon as possible,” said Jaclyn Schart, Deputy Director of Programs and Operations for RCDAS. “We are urgently asking for the community’s help to step up and save lives.”Adoption fees are being waived at all participating RCDAS locations. Each adopted pet will come fully vaccinated,…..