Riverside County Animal Services in crisis as intake surges

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– Riverside County Animal Services shelters have hit a breaking point as county officials say kennels have reached more than 240% capacity. Shelters are overwhelmed after taking in more than 1,200 dogs and cats between July 1 and July 14.

Most of the intake has been dogs, but only about 20% have been reunited with their owners. With more animals arriving than leaving, officials warn that some pets are now at risk of euthanasia due to limited resources at the shelters…

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