County of Riverside Department of Animal Services

Mission Statement

Mission:

Working together to improve Riverside County for people and animals.

We envision a County where the need for euthanasia is no longer. A County educated and prepared to assure a safe, healthy, and caring environment for its people and animals, even in times of utmost peril.

We believe the character of our organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each of us to strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people we serve. As stewards of those who cannot speak for themselves, we recognize society has entrusted us with a great responsibility. Our community's expectations and trust give us the courage to perform our duties with transparency, honor, empathy and compassion.

We meet this challenge of dedication by our shared commitment to:

• Demonstrate respect, sensitivity and understanding toward all people and animals.
• Provide comfortable, humane shelter and nurturing care to animals with which we have been entrusted.
• Improve Riverside County through education, humane sheltering, responsible pet placement, progressive law enforcement, and reduction of pet overpopulation.
• Use adoption, education, and veterinary medical programs as an alternative to euthanasia.
• Seek lifetime homes for the pets we place.
• Educate the general public to the humane treatment of animals and increase public awareness of the solutions to pet overpopulation.
• Provide the tools, environment, and information to foster a safe and healthy workplace with an emphasis on teamwork.
• Collaborate to improve Riverside County for its people and animals.