Eighteen dogs in Riverside County were rescued from a property after receiving a call for help from someone who was unable to continue caring for the animals.
More than a dozen dogs were rescued from a property in Coachella after the owner of the property called officials for help. She said she had been feeding the dogs for more than a month and was unable to continue looking out for them. It’s unclear where the dogs came from.
After the report, the Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) transported the pooches to Amazing Dogs Rescue in San Diego. In addition to the 18 dogs that were removed from the property, the nonprofit rescue also took in an additional 12 dogs under its care.
“We serve as the safety net for people and pets in crisis, and we lean on our rescue partners to help us make space in overcrowded kennels,” RCDAS Director Kimberly Youngberg said in a statement.
The department said it’s been operating at critical overcapacity for the past month and is seeking the public’s help for support. Adoption fees have been waived through the end of September in hopes of alleviating capacity.
Anyone interested in adopting or fostering a pet from RCDAS can click here for more information.
Source: NBC Los Angeles
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