At 200% Overcapacity, BARK-chella Fee-Waived Adoptions Start April 10
RIVERSIDE, CA — The Riverside County Department of Animal Services partnered with Wings of Rescue to send 58 dogs on two separate flights to Washington state and the East Coast last week on Thursday morning and Saturday, shortly after midnight. The flights included large and medium breeds to include dogs like Withers, who waited to leave the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter for over 130 days.
“It’s amazing to see the power of partnership play out with Wings of Rescue helping us give so many dogs a second chance,” said Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “Thank you to all the team that support these lifesaving flights and to all of the organizations opening their doors to RivCo pets.”
With over 1,000 dogs across the shelter system, RCDAS continues to operate in critical overcapacity for the number of dogs compared to kennel space. Flight transports create immediate space and give dogs like Withers an opportunity to be noticed by families looking to adopt in other communities. “These two flights were back-to-back and our team answered the call,” said RCDAS Manager Daylin Valencia. “Both of these flights consisted of primarily large dog breeds, and they’re a vital avenue for hundreds of dogs to continue their journeys.”
