Riverside County highlights shelter reforms, launches fee‑waived adoption push

Jan 27, 2026

County animal services officials showcased staffing and program changes aimed at boosting adoptions — including fee‑waived packages that cover surgery, microchips and vaccines — and described volunteer and foster expansions that officials say improved live‑release rates.

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Riverside County supervisors heard a progress report on animal services on Jan. 21 as staff and ad hoc committee members outlined operational changes the county credits for rising adoption and live‑release rates.

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