THOUSAND PALMS, Calif (KESQ) – The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is making efforts to aid its overwhelmed shelters by holding California’s second-annual Adopt-a-Pet Day.
One of the 150 shelters participating is the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, who says they are overrun with dogs and cats. The Adopt-a-Pet Day waives any adoption fees, as officials hope it encourages residents to add a new furry friend to their home.
Across all campuses, there are over 800 dogs available for adoption, which are sharing just over 300 kennels. While cats are adopted more often, they say, across all shelters, they still have over 200 cats…