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Duck Sanctuary Founder Surrenders 480 Ducks Amid Overcrowding

4/16/2026

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Howard Berkowitz, founder of the Duck Sanctuary in Anza, surrendered 480 ducks to Riverside County Department of Animal Services due to overcrowding.
The move follows accusations of mistreatment and mismanagement after rescuing ducklings in 2024.
Berkowitz plans to relocate to Northern California, taking around 500 ducks.
The remaining ducks are available for adoption with fees waived at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus.

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Story summary

Howard Berkowitz, founder of the Duck Sanctuary in Anza, surrendered 480 ducks to Riverside County Department of Animal Services due to overcrowding.
The move follows accusations of mistreatment and mismanagement after rescuing ducklings in 2024.
Berkowitz plans to relocate to Northern California, taking around 500 ducks.
The remaining ducks are available for adoption with fees waived at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus.