National Clear the Shelters Month is an annual pet adoption campaign held every August, aimed at finding loving homes for animals in need and raising awareness for animal shelters.
Overview of Clear the Shelters
- Event Timing: The campaign takes place throughout the month of August, with activities running from August 1 to August 31. (NBCU Local’s ‘Clear The Shelters Presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition’ Returns for 12th Annual Pet Adoption & Donation Campaign This August | NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA)
- Purpose: Clear the Shelters is a nationwide initiative led by NBCUniversal Local, partnering with over 1,600 animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country. The goal is to help animals find their forever homes and raise funds to support animal welfare operations.
Impact and Achievements
- Since its inception in 2015, Clear the Shelters has successfully facilitated the adoption of nearly 1.3 million pets and raised over $5.6 million for participating shelters.
Participation and Activities
- Adoption Events: Participating shelters often reduce or waive adoption fees during this month to encourage more adoptions. Both in-person and virtual adoption options are available.
- Fundraising: The campaign includes fundraising efforts, with donations being accepted to support individual shelters and the overall initiative.
- Community Involvement: Local affiliate stations cover the events, spotlighting the challenges faced by shelter pets and celebrating successful adoptions.
How to Get Involved
- Adopt a Pet: If you are considering adopting a pet, visit your local shelter or check online platforms to find adoptable animals in your area.
- Donate or Volunteer: If you cannot adopt, consider donating to your local shelter or volunteering your time to help care for the animals.
Central Texas Animal Hospital would like to highlight our local animal shelter, Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services (PAWS), with whom we partner in helping stray and unwanted animals, adoptions, fostering, and volunteering. PAWS is located at 1600 Waterbrook Drive in Pflugerville; telephone (512) 990-6280. The animal shelter is open to the public on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 am to 5 pm (closed on Wednesdays), and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. (Animal Welfare Services | Pflugerville, TX – Official Website)
We encourage our clients to donate time and/or money to continue their much-needed PAWS
activities. PAWS will be hosting several adoption events for the month of August. Please check them out below!
- Back-to-School Best Friends is Here! The backpacks are packed, the school supplies are ready… now it’s time to find your new best friend. Help us send as many pets as possible home before the school year gets into full swing.
- August 14–16, all dog and cat adoptions at PAWS are FREE!
Whether you’re looking for a walking buddy after school, a study partner, a couch companion, or loving company while the kids are at school, there’s a pet here waiting to start the next chapter with you.
Clear the Shelters Month is a significant event that not only helps animals find homes but also raises awareness about the importance of animal welfare and the need for community support.