Tropical Storm Hilary left the Coachella Valley Animal Campus inaccessible to the public, which resulted in a backlog of needy pets.
The shelter underwent a nearly two-week closure due to flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary.
The Coachella Valley Animal Campus is an island, closed to the public, while the 242 dogs, cats (and bird) sit, stay and wait to be adopted.
The second annual "Bash for the Barkees" fundraising event will be held Sept. 20 at Shadow Mountain Resort and Club.
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Most of the kennels are doubled and tripled up, and loving homes are sought for the pets.
The city's human mayor, Grace Garner, along with city council members, will preside over the swearing-in.
Buddy Holly, a 6-year-old Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen hound, will "take office" at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the council chamber at City Hall.
Six-year-old CH Soletrader Buddy Holly bested the competition against 2,500 dogs.
The "Home for the Holidays" adoption push is scheduled Saturday at the county's Thousand Palms and Jurupa Valley shelters.
Some of the dogs exhibited "a feral nature and form packs," according to an animal control spokesperson.
Two juvenile mountain lions are moving from Oakland to Palm Desert’s Living Desert Zoo to start a new life.
A Coachella Valley mom thought her dog jumped on her in the night. Then, it spread its wings.
Living Free was founded in 1980 as one of the first privately funded, no-kill sanctuaries where animals are safely housed without cages.
The scorching heat arrived at the end of last week and is expected to remain intense until a ridge of high pressure is displaced Wednesday.
A bystander smashed one of the truck's windows to save the little dog that had reportedly been left in the hot vehicle for 45 minutes.
The dollar amount is the highest such reward offer ever received by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, the agency reported.
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Adoption fees will be waived until Jan. 31, but adopters will still need to purchase a dog license.
Would-be adopters can bring home a forever family member for free through Dec. 4.
The county's two busiest animal shelters are participating in the "Clear the Shelters" event.
Animal control found the little dog convulsing on a roadside, its body twisting in all directions.
The nonprofit has 20 poodles and black Labrador retrievers in need of foster families who can commit to 18-month terms, starting next month.
The wily 200-pound potbellied pig named Charlotte used her wits to escape past three gates before heading out to stroll Indio's streets.
In May, the first California confirmation of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease was found in Palm Springs — now it's spread to nearby counties.
A male Australian shepherd mix with extensive burns and part of its tail missing was found by a stranger and brought to a shelter.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease is not related to the novel coronavirus and does not affect humans or domestic animals other than rabbits.
Pet owners are encouraged to keep their dogs and cats at home in a quiet, sheltered, and escape-proof area during Sunday's show.
"Many of us (are) parents of young children and we would hate to see a child injured by a stray dog during Halloween fun."
This sweet fella is among several pets available for adoption at Palm Springs Animal Shelter on Clear the Shelters Day Saturday, Aug. 17.
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The roughly 3-month-old coyote was weak and alone when he was found, officials said.
The good news? The pup "really perked up" after receiving some much-needed care, veterinary officials say.
The puppies, who were left for dead in a dumpster, have even started to crawl around with their newfound strength, officials say.
It all started with an ill-fated potty break as the cat accompanied her owners on a road trip through the region...