Riverside County Department of Animal Services has transported 102 shelter animals out of state as part of a lifesaving push to reduce overcrowding and give more pets a second chance.
The effort, which was carried out last week with help from national rescue partners, marked the department’s largest cat transport of the year, with 54 cats sent to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. Another 48 dogs and cats were flown to shelters in New York, Texas and Pennsylvania.
“Lifesaving is our daily journey and through hard work and teamwork, we will continue to blaze trails and help more pets in Riverside County,” said Jackie Schart, RCDAS deputy director of programs and operations. “All the early mornings and late nights are so worth it for us to help homeless pets begin a new chapter.”
The animals were transferred from multiple county shelters, which are currently over capacity…