THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County animal shelters were operating at 240% capacity in July. Through waived adoption fees and campaigns, the shelters are now at 180% capacity, with 177 dogs in 81 kennels. These shelters are still overcrowded, but conditions are improving.
During the entire month of August, the county launched their “Adopt a Hero” promotion, offering free adoptions that include spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and ID tags.
Despite progress, shelters still need help. Residents are encouraged to foster pets, even temporarily, and to volunteer for tasks like walking dogs, socializing cats, and cleaning kennels…