A $25,000 grant from PetSmart Charities will support National Adoption Week events at local PetSmart stores in Palm Desert and Hemet taking place Friday.
Millions of pets find themselves in U.S. shelters each year, adding strain to many local shelters coping with stretched resources. The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is one of the nation’s largest sheltering systems taking in over 34,000 pets per year. Funds from PetSmart Charities support RCDAS and the local community by preparing pets for adoption, providing supplies and helping with veterinary care. Last year, over 260 Riverside County pets were adopted from a PetSmart location thanks to this partnership.
“This funding supports our efforts to increase adoptions, making lasting connections between people and pets,” said Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “With RivCo shelters experiencing ongoing overcrowding, enhancing our adoption program is vital, and we appreciate the support from our partners at PetSmart Charities.”…