More than 60 horses are available for adoption after they were confiscated by animal control as part of a cruelty investigation. Valley News/Courtesy photo
More than 60 horses and 40-plus dogs are available for adoption after they were confiscated by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) animal control unit as part of a cruelty investigation. If an owner does not render reimbursement of the animals seized within 14 days, the animals are legally deemed abandoned per Penal Code 597.1(h). In such cases, RCDAS arranges for the care of the animals as is seen necessary. The animals were impounded in late March."We are at a point in this on-going investigation where we are able to reach out to residents and rescue groups that would want to help rescue or adopt and care for these animals and give them the quality of life that they deserve," said Erin Gettis, director, Riverside County Department of Animal Services.The ani
