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With many local animal shelters overcrowded, 42 large dogs from Riverside County flew from Southern California to New York in the hopes of finding a new permanent home on the East Coast.
Transportation was coordinated by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, in collaboration with animal rescues nationwide.
Officials said large-scale transport requires several weeks of preparation. Veterinary staff conducted health checks and animal care teams secured travel timber frames and supplies. Field service personnel and volunteers from Riverside Emergency Action Response System helped bring the dog to the airport.
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services flew 42 large dogs to New York on March 13, 2025, reducing adoption opportunities and crowds at local shelters. (Riverside County Animal Services Department) The Riverside County Animal Services Department flew 42 large dogs to New York on March 13, 2025, reducing adoption opportunities and crowds at local shelters. (Riverside County Animal Services Department) The Riverside County Animal Services Department flew 42 large dogs to New York on March 13, 2025, reducing adoption opportunities and crowds at local shelters. (Riverside County Animal Services Department) The Riverside County Animal Services Department flew 42 large dogs to New York on March 13, 2025, reducing adoption opportunities and crowds at local shelters. (Riverside County Animal Services Bureau)
“Our goal is simple: save the lives of our furry friends and find a home with caring families,” said Yxstian Gutierrez, Riverside County superintendent. “By transporting them we will help ensure that all pets have an opportunity to thrive.”
Dogs are among the thousands of pets who have transferred from Riverside County shelters each year. In 2024, more than 6,200 cats and dogs moved to rescue partners in the US and Canada, officials said.
First class flights of these dogs come at a critical time as the animal shelters in Southern California suffer from capacity and overcrowding.
“This transport flight is essential as our shelter faces massive overcrowding as more dogs are in our shelter than our community can employ,” said Daylin Valencia, RCDAS Program Manager.
But even if these 42 dogs trade SOCAL for the Big Apple, Riverside County shelters are beyond their capabilities.
To encourage adoption locally, the agency waived adoption fees until March 17th.
RCDAS evacuates over 35,000 animals per year in four locations, making it one of the nation’s largest shelter systems. For more information about adoptable pets and shelter services, please see here.
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