Riverside County Responds to Roaming Dog Concerns in North Shore

Supervisor and animal services department launch plan to address stray animals and pet abandonment in the community.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Residents in the North Shore community of Riverside County have raised concerns about stray dogs roaming the area. In response, Supervisor Manuel Perez and the county's Department of Animal Services are taking action, including deploying more animal control officers, offering free microchips and spay/neuter clinics, and potentially issuing citations to address the issue.

Why it matters

Roaming stray dogs can pose risks to public safety and animal welfare. This issue highlights the need for stronger pet ownership policies and community outreach to prevent pet abandonment and ensure responsible pet ownership in the North Shore area.

The details

After meeting with North Shore residents, Supervisor Perez and the Department of Animal Services announced plans to increase patrols, provide free microchips and spay/neuter services, and potentially issue citations to address the problem of stray dogs in the community. Officials say the goal is to have crucial conversations with dog owners to help keep pets in their homes through measures like securing fencing and providing ID tags.

  • On Tuesday, Supervisor Perez met with North Shore residents to observe the issue.
  • On Tuesday, animal control officers patrolled the reported areas in North Shore.
  • Next week, the Department of Animal Services plans to follow up with residents in the area regarding owned pets.

The players

Manuel Perez

Riverside County Supervisor who is working with the Department of Animal Services to address the stray dog issue in North Shore.

Riverside County Department of Animal Services

The county agency responsible for animal control and welfare, which is increasing patrols, offering free services, and potentially issuing citations to tackle the stray dog problem in North Shore.

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What they’re saying

“Roaming dogs are a major concern for animal welfare and the community's safety. We will be taking quick action as a county to address this situation. It is also a goal of mine to work on creating an ordinance that will tolerate the abandonment and dumping of pets in our county.”

— Manuel Perez, Riverside County Supervisor (mynewsla.com)

“Our Animal Control officers patrolled the reported areas in North Shore on Tuesday, and we plan to follow-up with residents in the area for owned pets next week. Part of our public outreach effort focuses on having crucial conversations with dog owners on how we can assist keeping pets in their homes, such as by securing fencing or providing free engraved ID tags with contact information for each of their pets.”

— Riverside County Department of Animal Services (mynewsla.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This issue highlights the need for stronger pet ownership policies and community outreach to prevent pet abandonment and ensure responsible pet ownership in the North Shore area. By providing resources and education to dog owners, the county aims to keep pets in their homes and address the root causes of the stray dog problem.