Riverside County Animal Services Successfully Rehomes 480 Ducks After Rescue
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services recently conducted a large-scale rescue operation, successfully rehoming 480 ducks that were found living in overcrowded conditions. The ducks were discovered in outdoor cages at a property in unincorporated Riverside County. Following the discovery, the ducks were taken to the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, where officials called on the public and rescue organizations for assistance in placing the birds. The operation, described as a significant teamwork and coordination effort, resulted in all ducks being adopted within a week. The original owner intended to create a sanctuary for the ducks, but conditions necessitated intervention due to improper husbandry and overcrowding. The ducks were tested for zoonotic diseases, with all results returning negative, although they were found to have received inadequate care. 
