Riverside County Department of Animal Services waives pet reclaim fees

RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) will begin waiving reclaim fees for lost dogs and cats. In addition, all reclaimed pets will receive a free microchip and a visible, engraved ID tag at all shelter locations.In 2024, RCDAS took in more than 25,000 stray dogs and cats, but only 12% of those pets were reunited with their families. Eighty percent of lost pets are found less than a mile from their home.“We want to help our community get their lost pets back home,” said Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, who serves as an Animal Services Ad-Hoc Committee member. “By removing the financial barriers to this process, we can get more pets back to their families where they belong.”As a municipal agency, RCDAS is required to take i