In a co-celebration of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, the Riverside County Department of Animal Services is hosting “Barkchella,” offering sheltered dogs and cats at low- or no-cost this week and next.
“We have so many wonderful dogs, and with summer right around the corner, now is the time to find your hiking, swimming, outdoor companion, who can share in your adventures,” agency Director Mary Martin said. “It’s nearly impossible to not fall in love when you visit our shelters and meet these amazing pets.”
Microchipping, vaccination, spay and neuter fees will be waived through Saturday and again April 16-19 at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms; as well as the Blythe Animal Shelter, 245 S. Carlton Ave.; the Western Riverside County Animal Shelter, 6851 Van Buren Blvd., Jurupa Valley; and the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, 581 S. Grand Ave.
The shelters’ hours of operation are generally 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Barkchella” features more than 1,000 canines and 90 cats — ready for new homes, officials said.
They noted that, although most adoption fees are waived, for county residents, the purchase of dog licenses are still required. The fees vary, depending on where an adopter resides within the county, ranging from $12 to $25 for altered pets.
Additional information is available at www.rcdas.org/.