BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is once again prompting a nationwide call for adoption through its “Empty the Shelters” event, running through May 15. Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS), will participate through fee-waived adoptions, sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation.
With RivCo shelters experiencing overcapacity of large breed dogs, there is an urgent need for adopters to help reduce the number of dogs in kennels. More dogs are coming in than leaving, and there are over 1,000 dogs currently across the shelter system.
“We are out of space, and we need to get as many dogs as possible out of our shelters as soon as possible,” said RCDAS Deputy Director of Programs and Operations Jaclyn Schart. “We are urgently asking for the community’s help to step up and save lives.”…