Riverside County Animal Services

Riverside County Animal Services Riverside County Animal Services' mission is to improve Riverside County for animals and people. We're thankful for donations at www.rcdas.org.

Our animal welfare organization is operated by Riverside County Animal Services. Our mission is to improve Riverside County for animals and people. We run animal shelters and adoption centers in Jurupa Valley, Thousand Palms, and Blythe. Our field services include rescuing lost and injured pets, animal cruelty investigations, and outreach to the community. We also provide services to assist pet ow

ners be responsible including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, licensing, and care support as needed. For more information, to become a volunteer, or to donate to help save the lives of homeless animals visit us at www.rcdas.org.

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS FACEBOOK PAGE IS NOT A SITE TO REQUEST AN OFFICER, SERVICE, Emergency or to request adoption information on individual animals. For more information on how to request a service, or to adopt a particular animal you see on this site, or to get involved, please visit www.rcdas.org.

🚨CRISIS MODE: We Need Adopters/Fosters/Rescues Immediately 🚨We are experiencing crisis capacity of large breed dogs at o...
04/24/2025

🚨CRISIS MODE: We Need Adopters/Fosters/Rescues Immediately 🚨

We are experiencing crisis capacity of large breed dogs at our San Jacinto Animal Campus. We need YOU now more than ever. Today and all weekend there will be FREE adoptions, return to owner and all resources will be provided for fosters. With more dogs coming in than going out, it is critical that we move as many dogs as possible TODAY.

Address:
581 S. Grand Ave.
San Jacinto, CA 92582

NOW is the time to save a life! Pleas share this post and help us spread the word.

150+ Days and Still WaitingSome of our sweetest dogs have been at the shelter for more than 150 days and they’re still w...
04/24/2025

150+ Days and Still Waiting

Some of our sweetest dogs have been at the shelter for more than 150 days and they’re still waiting for someone to give them a second chance.

They’ve watched adopters walk by and have wagged their tails, hoping today would be the day.

These long-stay pups are loving, playful, and full of life! They just need someone to see them and the shelters are not a place to call home.

If you’ve ever considered adopting, now is the time. We are at CRITICAL capacity and urgently need your help to give these deserving dogs the fresh start they’ve waited so long for.

Come meet your new best friend at: Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter
6851 Van Buren Blvd, Jurupa Valley, CA
View adoptables: https://rcdas.org/adoptable-pets

National Lost Dog Awareness DayMeet Susie, a sweet pup who got lost, but thanks to a caring stranger and her microchip, ...
04/23/2025

National Lost Dog Awareness Day

Meet Susie, a sweet pup who got lost, but thanks to a caring stranger and her microchip, she found her way back home. After being spotted near a gym, Susie was scooped up, treated to a pup cup, and brought to the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter. Her owner didn’t have a ride to come get her, so we brought Susie home ourselves.

Stories like this happen every day and in 2024 alone, Riverside County Animal Services helped reunite 3,165 lost pets with their families!

That kind of happy ending starts with one simple thing: a microchip.

Keep your pets protected. Make sure they’re microchipped and wearing ID tags. These small steps make all the difference when the unexpected happens.

Need help? We offer free microchipping and ID tags at our RivCo Animal Shelters. Learn more: https://rcdas.org/pet-services

📢 Get ready for BIG changes coming to RCDAS. Beginning Sunday, April 27th, we will be switching to the following hours ...
04/23/2025

📢 Get ready for BIG changes coming to RCDAS. Beginning Sunday, April 27th, we will be switching to the following hours of operation:

📍Western Riverside City/County Animal Shelter
📍Coachella Valley Animal Campus
📍San Jacinto Animal Campus
🐾Open 10am-4pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
🐾Open 10am-7pm Wednesday
🐾Closed Mondays
📍Blythe Animal Shelter (No Change)
🐾Open 10am-4pm Monday-Friday

View adoptable pets at www.rcdas.org/adoptable-pets, or better yet, come down and visit us this Sunday! We can’t wait to help you find your new best friend.

📢 Prepárate para grandes cambios que vienen a RCDAS. A partir del domingo 27 de abril, estaremos cambiando a las siguientes horas de operación:

📍Western Riverside City/County Animal Shelter
📍Coachella Valley Animal Campus
📍San Jacinto Animal Campus
🐾Open 10am-4pm los Martes, Jueves, Viernes, Sábado, Domingo
🐾Open 10am-7pm los Miércoles
🐾Cerrado los Lunes
📍Blythe Animal Shelter (No hay cambio)
🐾Abierto 10am-4pm Lunes-Viernes

Ver mascotas adoptables en www. rcdas.org/adoptable-pets, o mejor aún, ¡ven a visitarnos este domingo! No podemos esperar para ayudarte a encontrar tu nuevo mejor amigo.

04/22/2025

Mercury was on a mission and it worked!

Last week, our charming pup Mercury joined staff and volunteers for a Dog’s Day Out adventure. From polite leash-walking to showing off his best manners at the farmers market, Mercury proved he’s the total package.

And guess what? That little outing paid off as he found his forever home!

Want to help more pups like Mercury find their match? Come visit us and meet your future furry soulmate. You never know who might steal your heart.
https://rcdas.org/adoptable-pets

Lost, but now safe!These brave pups decided to explore the world on their own and forgot how to get back home. Thankfull...
04/22/2025

Lost, but now safe!

These brave pups decided to explore the world on their own and forgot how to get back home. Thankfully, they were able to find refuge at the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter.

We know someone out there is missing them dearly, and we’re here to help reunite this sweet duo with their family.

If you recognize them or think they might be yours, please visit us at 6851 Van Buren Blvd. in Jurupa Valley. Let’s bring them back to the people who love them most!

A microchip could be your pet’s ticket home. Get your pet chipped at any RivCo Animal Shelter: https://rcdas.org/pet-services

Perdidos, ¡pero ya a salvo!

Estos valientes cachorros decidieron explorar el mundo por su cuenta y olvidaron cómo volver a casa. Afortunadamente, pudieron encontrar refugio en el Refugio de Animales del Oeste del Condado/Ciudad de Riverside.

Sabemos que alguien les echa mucho de menos y estamos aquí para ayudar a reunir a este dulce dúo con su familia.

Si los reconoce o cree que pueden ser suyos, visítenos en el 6851 Van Buren Blvd. en Jurupa Valley. ¡Vamos a traerlos de vuelta a las personas que más los aman!

Un microchip podría ser el billete de vuelta a casa de su mascota. Obtenga su mascota con chip en cualquier RivCo Animal Shelter: https://rcdas.org/pet-services

No days off when it comes to helping RivCo pets thrive!Our staff was hard at work yesterday feeding, cleaning, treating ...
04/22/2025

No days off when it comes to helping RivCo pets thrive!

Our staff was hard at work yesterday feeding, cleaning, treating and caring for animals staying with us. We are looking forward to opening to the public this Sunday from 10am-4pm as we transition operating hours to the following weekly schedule:

📍Western Riverside City/County Animal Shelter
📍Coachella Valley Animal Campus
📍San Jacinto Animal Campus
🐾Open 10am-4pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
🐾Open 10am-7pm Wednesday
🐾Closed Mondays

📍Blythe Animal Shelter (No Change)
🐾Open 10am-4pm Monday-Friday

See you Sunday! 🥳

Certified Staff Favorite Alert!Meet Bubba (A1849094), our lovable L.A.P. dog (that’s Large And Pittie, of course). With ...
04/21/2025

Certified Staff Favorite Alert!

Meet Bubba (A1849094), our lovable L.A.P. dog (that’s Large And Pittie, of course). With his gentle soul, calm energy, and eyes that could melt butter, it’s no surprise he’s stolen the hearts of our admin team.

Bubba’s the ultimate couch companion, part-time cuddle bug, full-time sweetheart. If your ideal weekend involves lounging, snacks, and a laid-back bestie by your side, Bubba is your guy.

Come meet him at the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter (6851 Van Buren Blvd, Jurupa Valley).

We’ve got plenty of other amazing pups like Bubba just waiting to meet their forever humans. Check out our adoptables today: https://rcdas.org/adoptable-pets

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week!This week, we’re throwing all the love and gratitude to our incredible volunteers; the ...
04/21/2025

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week!

This week, we’re throwing all the love and gratitude to our incredible volunteers; the heart and soul behind so much of what we do at DAS.

From walking excited pups and socializing shy kitties, to helping young readers build confidence in our Pawsitive Readers program (and yes, even scrubbing dishes!), our volunteers show up every day with compassion, dedication, and a whole lot of heart.

We truly couldn’t do it without you. You’re not just part of the team, you’re family. And we appreciate you more than words can say.

Want to be part of something amazing? Join our volunteer squad and help make a difference for homeless pets in our community: https://rcdas.org/support/volunteer

In 2024, RCDAS launched a partnership with PetCo Love Lost, a tool that utilizes facial recognition software to make mat...
04/20/2025

In 2024, RCDAS launched a partnership with PetCo Love Lost, a tool that utilizes facial recognition software to make matches with lost and found pets in shelters. Pet owners can upload a photo of their missing pet, and anyone who finds a pet can do the same. The system then scans for a match in shelter databases or with photos shared by Good Samaritans in the community.

This partnership has led to a 12% increase in dog and cat reunifications with their owners.

RCDAS encourages anyone who has lost or found a pet to use tools like Petco Love Lost, social media, and door-to-door canvassing. This can help reunite you and your pet before it ever enters the shelter.

To learn more, visit http://www.rcdas.org/found-lost-pet

Microchips Make Happy Endings Possible!This sweet little Dachshund wandered away from home and was missing for quite som...
04/19/2025

Microchips Make Happy Endings Possible!

This sweet little Dachshund wandered away from home and was missing for quite some time but thanks to his microchip, he’s now safely back where he belongs!

Microchipping your pets is one of the most reliable ways to ensure they can be reunited with you if they ever get lost. It’s a simple step that makes a big difference.

Need to microchip your pet? Visit rcdas.org/pet-services/vaccinations-microchips to learn more and schedule an appointment.

Let’s keep families together — microchip and update those tags!

Late afternoon on Wednesday (4/16), animal control officer Michael McGee responded to a call about a loose dog wandering...
04/19/2025

Late afternoon on Wednesday (4/16), animal control officer Michael McGee responded to a call about a loose dog wandering in the City of . Arriving in the area, ACO McGee spotted the little white and black Pittie hanging out in front of a home. Stepping out of his truck, the dog immediately sprinted over to ACO McGee for love and scritches. ACO McGee began knocking on the front door of the home to check if the dog belonged to them. Getting no answer, ACO McGee scanned the dog and was thrilled to find a microchip. After some research, the microchip info actually led back to the same home where the dog was out in front. ACO McGee knocked again on the front door hoping perhaps someone might just be asleep but unfortunately still no response. Determined to try and get the little dog reunited with his owner, ACO McGee called the phone number on file with the microchip but no success there either. With no way to securely confine the dog at the home and ensure he wouldn’t get out and venture into any nearby roadways, ACO McGee had no choice but to bring the cutie back to the shelter. Once at the shelter, the little nugget began loving on everyone he met. It seemed no staff could walk by without stopping to pet him. This handsome fellow’s visit with us would be brief as, less than 2 hours later, his very worried family came rushing to the shelter to claim him. They weren’t sure how he had managed to get out but would be double checking all their gates and fences.

So, please, just a reminder to double check your gates and fences. And be sure to make sure your pet’s microchip and licensing info is up to date.

Barkchella Week 2 of free adoptions is going on today and some of our First Families just scored front-row access to for...
04/19/2025

Barkchella Week 2 of free adoptions is going on today and some of our First Families just scored front-row access to forever love!

They didn’t need wristbands or backstage passes, just open hearts and a love for four-legged superstars.

These new adopters came for the meet & greets, and left with the ultimate headliner: a new best friend.

Still thinking about joining the lineup? There’s plenty of furry talent still waiting to steal the show (and your couch).

Come find your furever festival friend at Barkchella, where adoption is the real main stage moment.

Come meet our superstars from 10am-4pm today!

📍 Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter 6851 Van Buren Blvd. Jurupa Valley
📍 San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus 581 S. Grand Ave. San Jacinto
📍 Coachella Valley Animal Campus 72-050 Pet Land Pl. Thousand Palms

04/19/2025

Enjoy a day out with Janet (A1815098), one of our two-week Barkchella headliners! She recently got to take a break between sets to explore a little bit of Riverside County, grab some snacks, and spread the word that she will be performing at Barkchella again this weekend.

Janet is available for adoption at our Western Riverside Shelter, located at 6851 Van Buren Blvd, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509. Her adoption fees are completely waived this weekend, and she can't wait to meet you! Stop by and become a VIP, no wristband required.

04/18/2025

We teamed up with County Supervisor Jose Medina District 1 to bring a FREE mobile spay & neuter clinic to the community of Mead Valley! It was a tail-wagging success with 30 fully booked appointments!

We're passionate about providing easy access to spay & neuter opportunities and making vet care more accessible for families who need it most. It's all about supporting responsible pet ownership and giving our furry friends the healthiest lives possible!

This pawsome partnership is helping us serve pet parents right where they are and we are committed to helping even more in the community.

Keep an eye out for our next stop! https://rcdas.org/news/upcoming-events

The highly anticipated lineup for week 2 of Barkchella is here! There are plenty of new acts, plus a few returning favor...
04/18/2025

The highly anticipated lineup for week 2 of Barkchella is here! There are plenty of new acts, plus a few returning favorites in case you missed out on them last week. You’ll find a superstar at whichever stage you choose. Best of all, adoptions are all FREE through Saturday, April 19th, at all of our shelters.

Catch these mew-sical acts and others by visiting a shelter or visiting www.rcdas.org/adoptable-pets

27 dogs and 1 unforgettable journey.On April 3rd, 27 dogs took a life-changing ride out of our shelter and straight into...
04/17/2025

27 dogs and 1 unforgettable journey.

On April 3rd, 27 dogs took a life-changing ride out of our shelter and straight into their future. Thanks to our dedicated Animal Counselor team, pups like Alfred and Sam have now found their furever homes and are living their best lives, tails wagging and hearts full.

Transfers like these are vital. They give deserving shelter pets the chance to be seen by new adopters in areas with higher demand, opening the door to more loving homes and freeing up space for other animals in need.

A huge thank you to our partners, transport team, and the adopters who saw their sparkle.

Want to help more pets find their path home? Fostering, adopting, volunteering makes a difference.
https://rcdas.org

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6851 Van Buren Boulevard
Jurupa Valley, CA
92509

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Our animal welfare organization is operated by Riverside County Animal Services. Our mission is to improve Riverside County for animals and people. We run animal shelters and adoption centers in Jurupa Valley, Thousand Palms, and Blythe. Our field services include rescuing lost and injured pets, animal cruelty investigations, and outreach to the community. We also provide services to assist pet owners be responsible including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, licensing, and care support as needed. For more information, to become a volunteer, or to donate to help save the lives of homeless animals visit us at www.rcdas.org. ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS FACEBOOK PAGE IS NOT A SITE TO REQUEST AN OFFICER, SERVICE, Emergency or to request adoption information on individual animals. For more information on how to request a service, or to adopt a particular animal you see on this site, or to get involved, please visit www.rcdas.org.