Friday, April 11, 2025

Riverside County offers free pet adoptions for ‘Spring Bark’ event

Riverside County Department of Animal Services is offering free cat and dog adoptions at all RCDAS shelters in celebration of “Spring Bark,” in conjunction with PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, which runs until March 30.

As part of the initiative, adoptable pets will also be available at the Palm Desert PetSmart on Friday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Our local shelter and rescue partners are overflowing with animals looking for people to love. Adopting or fostering a pet not only enriches your life but is the best way to support your community and local partners like RCDAS in their lifesaving work,” said Heidi Marston, director of pet placement at PetSmart Charities. “There is nothing like the unconditional love of a pet! Please stop by your neighborhood PetSmart store and meet your new best friend.”

Adoptable pets will be available at the following times and RivCo Animal Services locations:

  • Coachella Valley: 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
  • San Jacinto: 581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto, CA 92582
  • Jurupa Valley: 6851 Van Buren Blvd., Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

Open Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Blythe: 245 S. Carlton, Blythe, CA 92225

Adoptable pets will be available at the following times and PetSmart location:

  • Palm Desert PetSmart 34900 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92211

To view adoptable pets at all shelter locations, visit www.rcdas.org/adoptable-pets.

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