The Coachella Valley Animal Campus is an island
Publisher CoachellaValley August 24, 2023242 dogs, cats (and a bird) stay and wait to be adopted.
In the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary. Riverside County is working with Cathedral City to reopen flooded and mud-covered roadways blocking the shelter, according to Animal Services Chief Jackie Schart. For now, she said the 242 animals housed inside the campus are stuck on an island in a lake of water. “The desert is a total swamp.”
Tropical Storm Hilary stormed through the desert campus Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, leaving over 3.5 inches of rain in its wake, according to the National Weather Service.
“There’s a football field-sized lake in the desert, and the road is covered in standing water and mud,” Schart said. “There’s no delineation of what is what.”
UPDATE: Access to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus continues to be restricted due to flooding from #TropicalStormHilary.
Because of this, we plan to remain closed to the public through Saturday (Aug. 26). At that time, we will re-assess the date of our re-opening.
The animals are safe and being cared for by staff. Even when the power went out, a skeleton crew kept the lights on, and the medicine refrigerated with the help of electric generators on.
Because some have asked, and if you would like to lighten the load by adopting or fostering a shelter pet, we can make arrangements to do so off-site. Please email us at shelterinfo@rivco.org to inquire.
Among the animals that waited out the storm at the shelter were 161 dogs, 78 cats, and one ring-necked dove who’s lived there since his owner passed away.
As for when the road will be cleared, that is under the purview of Riverside County Emergency Management Department, Transporation and Land Management Agency, Cathedral City, Thousand Palms, and surrounding communities.
For those looking to adopt or foster a pet from the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, all are encouraged to view the adoptable pets on the website and then inquire about the pet by emailing shelterinfo@rivco.org. Be sure to include the pet’s ID number.
Those who cannot bring a shelter pet home but wish to donate to support the animals trapped at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus can do so by visiting rcdas.org/support/donate.
They apologized for any inconvenience and want to share their gratitude Thank you for your support! #rivconow
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We will be tasting their newest, most popular and specialty beers and seltzers live today. Over 21 craftbeers, food and live music all right here in the Brewery.
Our Host for Today’s Tasting, Devon Sanchez is the Owner and Brewmeister of this local and family owned Brewery.
Conveniently located right off I10, exit Washington St and turn west Country Club Drive! They brew everything right here making this tasting room a fun and unique spot.
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With COVID-19 cases significantly down, the City Council approved re-opening VillageFest at their last night meeting, with a smaller footprint and safety protocols in place. The street fair is expected to expand to its original length in the coming months. During the summer, VillageFest hours of operation will be 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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Watch Now Live – Presented by Coachella Valley. Today we Spotlight the Desert Beer Co here in Palm Desert, California.
We will be tasting their newest, most popular and specialty beers and seltzers live today. Over 21 craftbeers, food and live music all right here in the Brewery.
Our Host for Today’s Tasting, Devon Sanchez is the Owner and Brewmeister of this local and family owned Brewery.
Conveniently located right off I10, exit Washington St and turn west Country Club Drive! They brew everything right here making this tasting room a fun and unique spot.
Downtown Palm Springs Walkabout this Sunday Morning. Sunshine with a High of 73F by 2pm. Host Craige Campbell with Coachellavalley.com!
CoachellaValley.com Aerial Drone Footage – La Quinta Cove – Coachella Valley, California – produced by SwingPointMedia.tv – Drone Eye’s View of this Breathtaking Landscape and the Rugged Santa Rosa Mountains of the La Quinta Cove area
Watch Now Live- Happening Tonight – Palm Springs VillageFest, the City’s wildly popular street fair which prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, was held every Thursday night in downtown, will return on Thursday, July 1. Coachella Valley!
With COVID-19 cases significantly down, the City Council approved re-opening VillageFest at their last night meeting, with a smaller footprint and safety protocols in place. The street fair is expected to expand to its original length in the coming months. During the summer, VillageFest hours of operation will be 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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