A wave of recent adoptions in Riverside County spared the lives of 68 dogs that were going to be put down, according to authorities. They're asking more people to consider adopting.
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. -- Some animal control shelters in Riverside County are pleading with the public to adopt dogs and cats.Shelters in Jurupa Valley and Thousand Palms are waiving adoption fees to encourage more people to find permanent homes for pets.
"We've seen over 1,100 animals come in since the beginning of the month," said Erin Gettis, director at Riverside County Department of Animal Services."Over 500 just since this past Monday - five days ago - so we have issued a plea to the public asking for help in relieving the amount of animals that we have at the shelter."Some places are even offering free vaccinations and microchips for pets to encourage adoption.
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