Pet Adoption 'Jump into Joy' Event Set for La Quinta this Weekend

Petco Love's "Jump into Joy!" national pet adoption weekend event features characters from the full-length animated film.

Pet Adoption Fees Waived During Special La Quinta Event

The event, held by county animal services, takes place this weekend at the Petco store located at 78720 California State Route 111.

'Beloved' Cheetah Dies At Palm Desert Zoo

Kali, a 12-year-old cheetah and a favorite at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, died, zoo officials announced Sunday.

Tail-A-Thon Raises $35K For Coachella Valley Animals

Funds raised will support Palm Springs Animal Shelter, Desert Wildlife Center and Desert Community Animal Center and more.

'Pet Star Photo Contest' Underway In Greater Palm Springs Area

The event is aimed at raising money for animal care organizations throughout the desert region.

Marco Colantonio Real Estate Group Helps Find Forever Homes For 83 Coachella Valley Pets In Need

Adoption fees at Palm Springs Animal Shelter were sponsored by the real estate group over the weekend.

Coachella Valley 'Big Pet Adoption Event' This Weekend: What To Know

The indoor event offers the community an opportunity to meet and adopt dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens in search of loving forever homes.

Sheet, Towel Donations Needed At Palm Springs Animal Shelter

Accepted donations includes flat sheets of any size and bath towels.

Cat, Kitten Intake Temporarily Halted At Palm Springs Animal Shelter Due To Feline Illness

The shelter started the pause on Monday and was hoping to reopen cat and kitten intake on July 27.

Remains Of More Palm Springs Shelter Dogs ID'd As Mass Animal Cruelty Case Widens In Northern CA

Hundreds of dogs from across the country were likely killed on behalf of — or by — Shannon Miranda and his operation, Miranda's Rescue.

RivCo's Animal Shelters Lead Nation In Reductions Of Pet Euthanasia

Last year, these two county supervisors led the charge to make RivCo a “no-kill” community for county animal services.

82 Dogs Seized In Desert Rescue Operation Now Available For Adoption In Riverside County

All adoption fees are waived, including spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, a microchip and an engraved ID tag.

HeroRATS Experience At The Living Desert Zoo And Gardens Promotes Recognition, Prompts Awareness

Brave little rats, such as Hamida, can not only identify land mine locations but also locate wildlife traffickers.

Riverside County Shelter Pets Being Offered For Adoption At Low- Or No-Cost

Microchipping, vaccination, spay and neuter fees will be waived through April 19.

Puff Kitty In Palm Springs Draws National Attention, Fundraiser Underway

A small kitten known as Zoe has been renamed Puff Kitty after the Palm Springs Animal Shelter vet recognized she suffered a rare condition.

Stray Dogs Roam North Shore Streets, RivCo Animal Officials Addressing Concerns

Animal control officers will gather stray dogs and reunite them with their owners. Education on pet ownership is part of the program.

Free Dog Adoptions Continue At Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

So far, 43 Riverside County dogs have been adopted on-site from the fair.

Actress Katherine Heigl And Her Mom Commit To Helping Riverside County Pets

The family's foundation, named in honor of the screen star's older brother, will bring low-cost spay and neuter services to the desert.

Annual 'Tail-A-Thon' To Benefit Local Pets

The public can call in, donate online, cheer on adoption spotlights and help fuel livesaving work across the Coachella Valley.

Amid Dire Overcrowding, Riverside County Shelter Dogs Being Shipped Out Of State

Nearly 1,000 local shelter canines are waiting for their chance to find good homes.

Name The Baby Monkey At Living Desert Zoo: Here's How To Enter Your Choice

A family of Patas monkeys is calling the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens home in Palm Desert, and you can give the baby a name!

Supes Approve $4.4 Million Rate Adjustment For RivCo Animal Services

Riverside County Department of Animal Services requested to hike fees charged to cities that contract with the agency over the next 3 years.

Donate 'Cans N Kibbles' For Pets In Need Across Coachella Valley

A food for shelter pets drive is underway at these locations in Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Indio and Rancho Mirage.

Palm Desert To Host Free Pet Spay, Neuter Clinic

Qualified residents of Palm Desert will soon be able to take advantage of the free clinic. Here's how to get a voucher.

Affordable Clinic For Dogs And Cats Scheduled This Week In Coachella Valley

In addition to health care services for pets, the event will also feature dogs and cats in need of new homes.

RivCo Animal Shelter Continues Waiving Adoption Fees: What To Know

Prospective adopters can pick out a dog or cat without worrying about paying the cost of vaccination, microchipping or spay/neutering.

Adoption Fees Waived At Riverside County Animal Shelters

The fee waiver is being honored at all four county-operated shelters.

1,400 Cats, Dogs In Riverside County Desperately Need Homes

"We are at our limit, and we need support from anyone who can help to immediately make space in our overcrowded shelters."

90% No-Kill Effort Underway At Riverside County Animal Shelters

Initiatives announced this week aim to bring the county closer to its goal.

'Critical Overcrowding' Reported At Riverside County Animal Shelters

The county's Department of Animal Services reports that shelter capacity is over 220% across all its locations.

'Overlooked' RivCo Dog Travels To Michigan To Find Forever Home

Conway, a German shepherd mix, was among 27 dogs who boarded a cross-country plane after spending more than 100 days in county shelters.

Free Pet Adoptions Offered By RivCo Dept. of Animal Services

The event celebrates "Spring Bark," in conjunction with PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week.

Nearly 1K Dogs, Puppies Need Homes Clear Animal Shelters In RivCo

Dogs and puppies are available at all Riverside County-run animal shelters at no adoption fees through March 6.

Free Dog Adoptions Offered At RivCo County Fair & National Date Fest

Every weekend of the fair, Riverside County Animal Services will waive all fees on adoptions to dogs who need forever homes.

Free Spay, Neuter Clinics For Pets Planned In Coachella Valley

Riverside County Department of Animal Services staffers will be on-hand to perform the operations.

Coachella Valley Hosts Low-Cost License, Vaccine and Microchip Clinic

Locals can access a walk-up pet clinic at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, Oct. 11.

Animal Samaritans Voted To Receive $1.2 M In New RivCo Contract

A no-kill shelter in Thousand Palms will aid residents in spaying and neutering pets into 2026, the Board of Supervisors says.

Zoo Animals Evacuated By Line Fire Return Home To Big Bear

Palm Desert's Living Desert Zoo and Gardens helped care for dozens of animals that were evacuated from the Line Fire near Big Bear Lake.

Pet Adoptions Free At Riverside County Shelters This Weekend

Animal Services spokesman John Welsh said adoption fees have been slashed to a base rate of zero for Saturday.

Human Beating, Excessive Heat Likely Killed German Shepherd In PS

The tragic event unfurled in public view Monday morning.