County animal shelters waive pet adoption charges

RIVERSIDE - The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees at its animal shelters countywide today to encourage visitors to make a home for a four-legged friend this holiday season.

''Forget about Black Friday,'' said agency spokesman John Welsh. ''We're offering an 'Adopt Till You Drop Black Saturday' adoption promotion.''

The Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Oaks shelters will waive spay/neuter, microchipping and vaccination fees for dogs and cats. Welsh noted, however, that some adopters may have to pay for a dog license, depending on where th...