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Riverside County highlights shelter reforms, launches fee‑waived adoption push
Summary
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.
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.
Veronica Perez, public information officer for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, brought seven 8‑week‑old German Shepherd mixes to the dais to illustrate the county's fee‑waived adoption promotion. The package, Perez said, includes spay/neuter surgery, microchips, vaccinations and an engraved ID tag and collar. "New year, new friend," Perez said, inviting residents to the Western Riverside shelter and…
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