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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 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.

Dog Day Out: Meet Lilo (A1912444) 🐕 This sweet and playful 1-year-old girl had a great time on her dog day out field tr...
10/24/2026

Dog Day Out: Meet Lilo (A1912444) 🐕

This sweet and playful 1-year-old girl had a great time on her dog day out field trip. She explored downtown Riverside and was called a leash expert and a well-behaved furry friend. She still has lots of puppy energy and loves playing fetch and cuddling. She enjoys car rides and looking out the window. Lilo would be a great fit for a family or anyone who enjoys the outdoors and needs a playful partner.❤️

Lilo is ready to leave the shelter and find her forever home.

Adoptions include:
Spay/Neuter
Vaccines
Microchip
ID Tag
If you want to welcome Lilo into your life, you can visit our shelter or go to www.rcdas.org/adopt.

10/23/2026

🐾❤️ Our clinics would be nothing without THEM!

Our veterinary technicians are the heart of our shelter clinics, and we couldn't do what we do without them!

Every day, they show up ready to take on whatever comes their way, bringing skill, patience, teamwork and a whole lot of heart to their work.

This Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, we're putting the spotlight on the people who do so much for our shelter pets.

🩺 To our incredible veterinary team across Riverside County Animal Services, we see your hard work, we value everything you do and we're lucky to have you! ❤️🐶🐱

🐾❤️ **FROM IRONWOOD TO FOREVER HOME: BENNET’S STORY!**Bennet’s journey to his forever home began with an unexpected conn...
10/22/2026

🐾❤️ **FROM IRONWOOD TO FOREVER HOME: BENNET’S STORY!**

Bennet’s journey to his forever home began with an unexpected connection at Ironwood State Prison.

Through our Ironwood Dog Foster Program, shelter dogs receive care and attention while awaiting their forever homes.

While spending time with Bennet who originally came entered our Riverside shelter as a stray, one incarcerated individual formed a special bond with him and began sharing stories about the pup with his wife, Silky. Those conversations eventually led to a life-changing decision: Silky would adopt Bennet!

Although she had never cared for a pet on her own, Silky opened her heart and home to Bennet, and he's been thriving ever since! ❤️

Today, Bennet enjoys daily walks, cozy naps and showing off his tricks, including high-fives, rolling over and a special little jump! He even has a funny habit of sleeping UNDER his crate mat instead of on top of it! 🐕

But Bennet’s story is about more than finding a home. It's also about the special connections formed along the way.

As Silky shared:

“His story didn’t begin with us. It began with the people at Ironwood who took the time to teach him, care for him, and believe in him.”

❤️ Thank you to Silky and everyone involved in Bennet’s journey from shelter dog to beloved family member!

Learn more about our Ironwood Dog Foster Program and adoptable pets at www.rcdas.org/ironwood

🐾❤️ Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week!Behind every animal receiving medical care in our shelters is a dedica...
10/21/2026

🐾❤️ Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week!

Behind every animal receiving medical care in our shelters is a dedicated team working to help them heal, recover and get a second chance.

This week, we're celebrating the incredible veterinary technicians and assistants at Riverside County Animal Services who work tirelessly to care for the animals who need them most.

From administering medications and assisting with surgeries to responding to medical emergencies and comforting frightened animals, their work makes a difference in countless lives every day.

❤️ Swipe through to meet some of our amazing veterinary team members, learn what inspired them to pursue careers in animal care and hear what makes their work so meaningful.

To all our veterinary technicians and assistants, thank you for your compassion, dedication and commitment to the animals in our care. We appreciate you!

UPDATE 10/23: Great news! The replacement pumps have been installed and are fully operational. We are still in need of f...
10/20/2026

UPDATE 10/23: Great news! The replacement pumps have been installed and are fully operational. We are still in need of fosters and adopters to make space in our kennels as we are over 200% capacity for dogs.
Visit rcdas.org/adopt to view available pets today.

A Letter from Our Director: We Need Your Help!

Hi Everyone,

We're dealing with an unexpected maintenance issue at our Jurupa Valley shelter, and I'm reaching out to ask for your help.

Here's what's happening. Two pumps at our facility have failed at the same time. While the situation is a little complicated, the bottom line is this: if we get heavy rain before the pumps are replaced, we risk water backing up into one of our kennel pods.

The good news? We're on it! Replacement pumps have already been sourced and are expected to arrive within a week, with installation anticipated within the following week. Our Facilities partners have always made our shelters a priority when issues arise, and we're grateful for their quick response and continued support.

In the meantime, we'd love your help getting the dogs in the potentially affected pod into loving homes.

Here's where you come in.

If you've been thinking about adopting or have room in your home to temporarily foster a dog weighing 40 pounds or more, now would be a wonderful time to step up!
Our kennels are already full, and finding homes for these dogs will help us get ahead of any potential issues without putting additional strain on our shelter.

I want to reassure everyone that we're taking this situation seriously and working closely with our Facilities team to get everything resolved as quickly as possible. We're simply asking for a little extra help from our community while we do.

If you're able to open your home to a shelter dog, we'd love to see you! Come on over to our Jurupa Valley shelter and meet some of the wonderful dogs waiting for a home.

And if you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call me directly.
Thank you, as always, for caring about our animals and supporting our shelters.

We couldn't do this work without you!

Sincerely,
Mary Martin
Director, Riverside County Department of Animal Services
(951)358-7681

10/16/2026

✈️🐾 30 shelter pets. One lifesaving flight. Countless new possibilities!

Earlier this week, 30 shelter pets, nearly all big dogs, took to the skies with Wings of Rescue for a fresh start!

Of the 30 pets, 26 headed to Seattle Humane in Washington, while four made their way to Mountainside Hope in Canada, where they'll have new opportunities to find loving homes.

These lifesaving flights do more than give shelter pets a second chance. They also free up critical kennel space for the animals who continue to arrive at our overcrowded shelters every day.

❤️ Every flight makes a difference, and every donation helps us continue this lifesaving work.

✈️ Help make the next flight possible: rcdas.org/donate

A special thank you to Wings of Rescue, Seattle Humane and Mountainside Hope for helping us give these deserving pets a new beginning! 🐶❤️

10/15/2026

Dog Day Out: Meet Bruno (A1928431) 🐶

Bruno is a three-year-old sweetheart who just had an amazing Dog Day Out. He loved going for walks, enjoyed a tasty pup cup, and happily accepted every treat. Bruno is affectionate, loyal, and outgoing. He is happiest when he can snuggle up and relax on the couch.

Bruno is ready to trade shelter life for a loving home. If you’re looking for a loyal friend, he’s waiting for you! 🐾

Every adoption includes:
Spay/Neuter Surgery
Age-appropriate vaccinations
Microchip
Engraved ID tag

🔗 Visit www.rcdas.org/adopt to view adoptable pets.

10/15/2026

Trunk or Treat is coming to San Jacinto Animal Campus! 🎃 Join us on Friday, October 16, from 2–6 p.m.

Bring your family for an afternoon of fun, candy, and community! Meet our amazing adoptable pets—FREE adoptions all day! 🐾

We’ll have vendors, live music, games, prizes, and treats. Plus, our pets will be waiting to meet their new families!

For everyone’s safety, please leave your own pets at home. Our adoptable dogs will be out and about on leashes.

Save the date and get ready for a fun, spooky afternoon with us!

San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus
581 S. Grand Ave, San Jacinto, CA 92582

30 shelter pets are flying toward new beginnings today! ✈️🐾Thanks to our partnership with Wings of Rescue, 30 animals, n...
10/13/2026

30 shelter pets are flying toward new beginnings today! ✈️🐾

Thanks to our partnership with Wings of Rescue, 30 animals, nearly all big dogs, are taking to the skies for a second chance!

🐾 26 pets are headed to Seattle Humane in Washington.
🐾 4 pets are headed to Mountainside Hope in Canada.

For these shelter pets, today's flight means new opportunities to find loving homes. For the animals still in our care, these transports open critical kennel space as our shelters continue to face overcrowding.

Every flight makes a difference, and your support helps make the next one possible. Donations help fund future lifesaving transports and give more shelter pets a chance at a fresh start.

❤️ Help us keep these flights moving: rcdas.org/donate

A huge thank you to Wings of Rescue, Seattle Humane and Mountainside Hope for helping us give these deserving pets a brighter future! 🐶✈️

Five dogs. Five happy endings. Five new beginnings! 🎉🐾🏡 We have some exciting news to share! This weekend at the Souther...
10/13/2026

Five dogs. Five happy endings. Five new beginnings! 🎉🐾🏡

We have some exciting news to share! This weekend at the Southern California Fair in Perris, five of our shelter dogs found their forever homes!

❤️ Mila, Manny, Penny, Mistletoe, and Bella are officially ADOPTED!

A huge thank you to everyone who opened their hearts and homes to these deserving pups. Every adoption changes a life and gives another shelter pet hope for a brighter future.

Looking for your own happy ending? Hundreds of wonderful pets are still waiting to meet you at our shelters!

Every adoption includes:
🐾 Spay or neuter surgery
🐾 Age-appropriate vaccines
🐾 Microchip
🐾 Engraved ID tag

❤️ Your new best friend is waiting! Meet our adoptable pets at www.rcdas.org/adopt.

Address

6851 Van Buren Boulevard
Jurupa Valley, CA
92509

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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