Animal Friends Of The Valleys Slashes Pet Adoption Fees Through July 25

Animal Friends of the Valleys is a nonprofit animal shelter headquartered at 33751 Mission Trail in Wildomar.

Cat Rescue Hopes Dozens Of Felines Will Purr Out Their Lives In Lake Elsinore

"In effect, the rescue cats are treated as family pets and not as commercial commodities," city documents state.

Downward Dog, Cat Salutations: Register For Kitten And Puppy Yoga Class, Support Your Local Rescue

If you're looking for a fun way to support the local animal shelter, grab your yoga mat and register for kid and puppy yoga.

4th Of July Pet Safety: Keep Your Dogs, Cats Safe During The Booming Fireworks

Microchipping and other essential safety tips: Here are some ideas for keeping your pet safe and sane amid the loud firecrackers.

Big Bear Bald Eagles 'Pip Watch' Underway Amid Mountain Winds

As spring weather gives way for a few days of clouds, wind and possibly rain, the bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow await signs of hatching.

60 Dogs Rescued From RivCo House Fire, Now Up For Adoption

The dogs are immediately available for adoption or fostering from this Riverside County Animal Services shelter, already overcapacity.

'Goal Is To Save As Many Pets' Lives As Possible' Riverside County Animal Services Pleads For Aid

This holiday, visit your local shelter and bring home a pet. "You can't help but fall in love with them (when visiting the shelters)."

'Jewel' Heist At Southwest Riverside County Shelter: Family Takes Dog Without Payment AFV Says

Animal Friends of the Valleys has posted a video of a dog theft that occurred on August 13 at their Wildomar facility.

Missing IE Tortoise Sought By Distraught San Bernardino Owner Found 'At Last!'

Dolly, the tortoise, is "bigger than a football, and about the size of a medium cat," was found days after the owner's social media plea.

Three Inland Empire Cities Team Up For Brand New State Of The Art Animal Shelter

"It's letting the community know we're here and that folks can come to us for those animal service needs," said Samantha Lara of ARC.

Between Cats And Dogs, One Gets Adopted More In CA

According to the ASPCA, shelters nationwide are also in a capacity crisis right now.

1,300 Dogs, Cats In Need Of Immediate Shelter: Adopt A Pet In Riverside County

"We can't do it alone, and we need more people willing to open their homes today!" Do you have what it takes to be a pet foster family?

'We're At Crisis Capacity' RivCo Animal Shelter Pleads For New Owners

The San Jacinto Animal Campus is overcrowded with dogs. This week, they ask all who can come and help take home a fur-ever friend.

1K RivCo Dogs, Cats Need Homes: Animal Services Now Open On Sundays

Foster and adoptable animals are filling Riverside County shelters, and this could be the perfect time to bring home a new best friend.

Vet Removes 2 Dozen Socks, Foreign Items From RivCo Pooch's Stomach

Luna, a Bernese Mountain dog, has a serious sock obsession. It could have killed her if not for the Corona Animal Emergency Room surgeons.

'Investigate Pet Rescue Before You Donate:' Animal Friends Of The Valleys Says

Wildomar-based Animal Friends of the Valleys has seen its share of animal cruelty cases. Here are tips for potential donors and rescuers.

Miniature Horse Recovering After Falling Into Well Near Lake Elsinore

The little horse is back with her owner following the dramatic rescue.

RivCo's Inde-Pet-Dence Event Hopes To Clear The Shelters: 2024

Riverside County Department of Animal Services is holding the three-day "Inde-pet-dence" event ahead of the July 4th to encourage adoptions.

1,000 RivCo Dogs In Need Of Forever Homes: Free Adoption Event

The Riverside Department of Animal Services is over capacity at all of its shelters. Saturday, they hope to change that.

Kitten And Puppy Palooza, Cat Litter Donations Needed: What To Know

Want to help a Southwest Riverside County pet rescue? Animal Friends of the Valleys is caring for many kittens that need adoption.

Owl Rescued From Collapsing Barn Fire In RivCo: Cal Fire

What will happen to Archimedes? The barn owl was found inside a collapsing Riverside County barn early Tuesday.

113 Dogs Impounded Following Jurupa Valley House Fire

The dogs, mostly small terrier mix breeds, were not hurt in the blaze. They are now available for adoption.

Donations Sought For New Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic In Wildomar

Once open, the new Animal Friends of the Valleys clinic will provide care for Southwest Riverside County pets.

Amid Mystery Duck Die-Off, Baby Goose Gets A Fighting Chance

A gosling was rescued from a small Boyle Heights lake where ducks have been dying. A Lake Elsinore duck sanctuary aims to save it.

AFV's Spay, Neuter, Vax Clinic Temporarily Closes: What To Know

Animal Friends of the Valleys is building a new low-cost clinic to accomodate Southwest Riverside County. For now, its clinic has closed.

San Jacinto Animal Shelter Could Reopen As Soon As Fall, 2023

"It's an important step in addressing the overcrowding of our shelters here in Riverside County."

Meet C.C., Riverside County Sheriff's Newest K-9 Named After Two Deputies Killed In Line Of Duty

C.C., a K-9 police dog, was named in honor of the department's two deputies who were killed in the line of duty within a two-week period.

No Real Easter Bunnies For Kids, CA Rabbit Rescue Groups Advise

Instead, rescue groups recommend buying a stuffed toy bunny or chocolate candy rabbit for kids' Easter baskets.

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Veterinary Clinic Eyed For Wildomar

The small-animal clinic is still in the planning stages, but once open it would also offer vaccination and dental services for pets.

Wildomar's Animal Friends Of The Valleys Gets $500K Petco Love Grant

The funding will benefit the shelter's new low-cost spay/neuter clinic.

Low-Income RivCo Residents Gain Assistance With Pet Care

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a $90,000 charitable grant to help residents take better care of their pets.

Charlie's Home! RivCo Family Shares Harrowing Dog Adoption Story

The abandoned Boxer-mix was found covered in fleas and ticks, and he was dehydrated. His poor condition is well behind him.

Southwest Riverside County's Animal Shelter Is Expanding

A grant from Petco Love will help Wildomar-based Animal Friends of the Valleys with its clinic to offer low-cost spay/neuter and vaccines.

Crane Operator Saves Ensnared Crane In Lake Elsinore: Full Video

Faced with an entangled crane dangling high in a Lake Elsinore tree Animal Services had a "lightbulb" moment & asked SoCal Edison for help.

Dogs Found With Collars Embedded In Their Necks: RivCo Update

A Riverside County Department of Animal Services spokesperson said the dogs' condition reminds residents to check collars regularly.

Free Spay, Neuter Clinic Planned For Lakeland Village Pets

Dogs and cats must be under 40 pounds and no walk-ups will be allowed.

Wildomar Animal Shelter Holding Special Adoption Event Saturday

The all-day event at Animal Friends of the Valleys is part of NBC4 and Telemundo 52's "Clear the Shelters."

Animal Friends Of The Valleys Hosting Clear The Shelters Event

The NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Clear the Shelters™ adoption event is set for Sept. 18 in Wildomar.

Leads Sought After Abandoned Horse Found Off Ortega Highway

The animal was starving and had to be euthanized. The case is being investigated as animal cruelty.

Abandoned, Blind Horse Found Near Lake Elsinore: Hearts Step Up

The starving animal didn't have a chance until the equestrian community came to her rescue.