ANIMAL SERVICES >

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www.rcdas.org

Riverside
Hemet
Thousand Palms
Blythe

Ramona Humane Society
Animal Friends of the Valley

(951) 358-7387
(951) 925-1624
(760) 343-3644
(760) 921-7857

(951) 654-8002
(951) 674-0618

Refer to website
www.rcdas.org

Riverside
Thousand Palms
Blythe

Ramona Humane Society
Animal Friends of the Valley

(951) 358-7387
(760) 343-3644
(760) 921-7857

(951) 654-8002
(951) 674-0618

Refer to website
www.rcdas.org

Riverside
Thousand Palms
Blythe

Ramona Humane Society
Animal Friends of the Valley

(951) 358-7387
(760) 343-3644
 (760) 921-7857

(951) 654-8002
(951) 674-0618

Impounded Animals
All animals picked up by Animal Control Officers and brought in by constituents are held for a minimum of 4 days in order to give appropriate time for the owner to locate their animal.   If the animal has a collar with address, license or phone number or microchip, every effort is made to notify the owner. When animal owner information is known, the animal is held for a minimum of 10 days to give ample time for owner pick up.

Refer to website
www.rcdas.org

Riverside
Thousand Palms
Blythe

Ramona Humane Society
Animal Friends of the Valley

(951) 358-7387
(760) 343-3644
(760) 921-7857

(951) 654-8002
(951) 674-0618

Emergency Response - After Hours

Riverside
Hemet
Thousand Palms
Blythe

(951) 358-7387
(951) 925-1624
(760) 343-3644
(760) 921-7857

Animal Cruelty Task Force
The task force  addresses common issues such as; problems with adequate prosecution of animal cruelty cases, basic sentencing guidelines, cockfighting, hoarder situations, circuses, pet shops, border puppy smuggling and other ongoing issues. 

Riverside

(951) 358-7387

Riverside Emergency Animal Rescue System (R.E.A.R.S.)
R.E.A.R.S. is a system developed to perform animal rescue, evacuations, sheltering, care and welfare of domestic and livestock animals within the county during times of disaster or extraordinary emergencies. 

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www.rcrears.com

Riverside

(951) 358-7387

Vaccinations and Microchip Service
Veterinary staff administer vaccinations to animals at owner’s request.
Dog - Rabies, Parvo, Distemper, Bordatella.
Cat – Panleucopenia and microchips.

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www.rcdas.org

Riverside
Thousand Palms
Blythe

 (951) 358-7373
    (760) 343-3644
 (760) 921-7857

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program
Low cost spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats are offered to County of Riverside residents.  Periodic free spay/neuter surgeries are offered throughout the year as funds are available.

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www.rcdas.org

Riverside

(951) 358-7373

Rabies Clinics
Rabies clinics are held one Saturday each month at the Riverside Shelter.  License Inspectors are on hand to sell dog licenses for area residents. 

In addition, general immunization clinics are conducted at the Riverside Shelter weekly throughout the year.  Additional clinics are held throughout the county.

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www.rcdas.org

Riverside

(951) 358-7373

Adoption Program
Dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets are available for adoption at all DAS shelter locations.

Qualifying applicants may adopt pets at current rates

www.rcdas.org

Riverside
Thousand Palms
Blythe

(951) 358-7387
(760) 343-3644
(760) 921-7857

Adoption Partner Program
Rescue groups can sign up to become adoption partners to rescue breed specific or other special interest pets.

www.rcdas.org

Riverside
Thousand Palms
Blythe

(951) 358-7302
 (760) 343-3644
(760) 921-7857

Lost Pet Assistance Program (New)
Trained staff escort clients to view stray animals

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Riverside
Thousand Palms

(951) 358-7387
(760) 343-3644

7-Day PetSmart Cat Adoption
A DAS collaboration with PetSmart. Cats remain at the store 24 hr a day/7 days a week until adopted.

Qualifying applicants may adopt pets at current rates.

www.rcdas.org

Corona PetSmart

(951) 358-7387

Offsite Adoptions
Animals are brought into the community at various public locations where they are matched with potential adopters.

Qualifying applicants may adopt pets at current rates.

www.rcdas.org

Riverside
Thousand Palms

(951) 358-7387
(760) 343-3644

Outreach programs
Humane Education for Schools

Senior Outreach – Helping seniors connect with County Resources to help them with their pets needs.

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Riverside

(951) 358-7387
www.rcdas.org

Animal Behavior Classes (Problem Solving)
Animal Behavior classes are held 2 nights a week to help pet owners with specific problems such as potty training and curbing aggressive behavior

Please call to confirm class dates and times.

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Riverside

(951)358-7604
www.rcdas.org

Certification Program (Pet Therapy)
This program allows members of the public & their pets to be evaluated and certified as a therapy animal team.

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Riverside

(951)358-7387
www.rcdas.org

Shelter Life Enrichment Program
This program helps to reduce stress in shelter animals through exercise, comfort items and toys.  A wonderful opportunity for volunteers to contribute to the well-being of animals.

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Riverside

(951)358-7387
www.rcdas.org

Public Information
Press releases, web updates, video production, public information, marketing, promotion & DAS spokesman.

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Countywide

Public Information Office
(951) 358-7387

Volunteer Program - Adult
Volunteers over the age of 16 can help at our shelters, during special events or at outreach activities.  Some volunteer jobs include helping with adoptions, grooming, socializing shelter animals. Almost any skill can be helpful to help us help the animals.
(see website for details)

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Riverside
Thousand Palms

(951) 358-7387
(760) 343-3644
www.rcdas.org

Junior Volunteer Program
Our volunteers age 14 and 15, who enjoy animals have many varieties of activities including nurturing cats, puppies, and small pets. 
(See website for details)

N/A

Riverside
Thousand Palms

(951) 358-7387
(760) 343-3644
www.rcdas.org

Animal Foster Care Program (AFCP)
Community members participate in the treatment and nurturing of ill, injured, under-aged, and behavior-challenged animals by taking them into their homes and implementing specific treatment regimens overseen by DAS.  Food, litter, medications and other pet needs are provided by the department.

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Riverside
 Thousand Palms

(951) 358-7387
(760) 343-3644
www.rcdas.org
 

Employee Animal Foster Care Program
Similar to AFCP, The employee foster care program mirrors the AFCP program, but also provides for interim emergency foster care until a foster care family can be contacted.

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Riverside
 Thousand Palms

(951) 358-7387
(760) 343-3644
www.rcdas.org

Shelter Services:

Adoptions; Owner Returns; Spay/Neuter Clinic; Field Services; License Inspection; Microchipping; Licensing; Administration; Volunteer Coordination. Foster Coordinator; Rescue Coordinator.

Shelter/Phone Hours:

Monday – Friday:  10am to 7pm
(Phone Hours: 8am to 5pm)
Saturday: 10am to 3pm. 
Open last Sunday of every month.

Closed Holidays

Field Services Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8am to 5pm

Thousand Palms
Coachella Valley Animal Campus
73-050 Pet Land Place
Thousand Palms, CA  92276
(760) 343-3644

Shelter Services:

Adoptions; Owner Returns; Owner Turn-Ins; Field Services; License Inspection; Licensing; Microchipping; Administration; Volunteer Coordinator; Foster Coordinator; Rescue Coordinator.

Shelter/Phone Hours:

Monday - Friday: 10am to 7pm
(Phone Hours: 8am to 5pm)
Saturdays:  10am to 3pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays

Field Services Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8am to 4pm

* Stand-by Officer on duty during all off hours.

Blythe Shelter
16450 W. Hobson Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 921-7857

Shelter Services:

Adoptions; Owner Returns; Owner Turn-Ins; Licensing; Field Services.

Shelter Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10am to 4pm
Wednesday: 10am to 7pm
(Phone Hours: 8am to 4pm)

Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays

Field Services Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am to 4pm

* Stand-by Officer on duty during all off hours.

Banning Shelter
2242 East Charles Street
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-3301

Shelter Services:

Adoptions, owner returns; Field Services; License Inspection; Licensing, Microchipping; Volunteer Coordination.

Shelter Hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 8am to 6pm
Saturday: 8am to 5pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays & Holidays

Field Services Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am to 4pm

* Stand-by Officer on duty during all off hours.

Hemet Field Services
800 S. Sanderson
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 925-8025

Field Services Only.
Not open to the public.

Field Services Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8am to 4pm
(Phone Hours: 8am to 5pm)

* Stand-by Officer on duty during all off hours.

Ramona Humane Society
690 Humane Way
San Jacinto, CA
(951) 654-8002

Shelter services:

Adoptions; Owner Returns, Owner Turn-Ins.

Shelter Services Hours:

Monday, Wednesday - Saturday:
10am to 4:30pm

Tuesday: 10am to 6:30pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays

Animal Friends of the Valley
29001 Bastron Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92531
(951) 674-0618

Shelter services:

Adoptions; Owner Returns, Owner Turn-Ins.

Shelter Services Hours:

Monday – Saturday: 10am to 4pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays