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Nationwide Initiative Has Led to Nearly 1.2 Million Adoptions & Raised More Than $5 Million Since 2015
Visit ClearTheSheltersFund.org to Donate Now Through Sept. 15
DALLAS - Dallas Animal Services (DAS) has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign scheduled for Aug. 1 to 31, which features an extended fundraising initiative taking place now through Sept. 15.
As part of the nationwide initiative, NBC and Telemundo stations partner with animal shelters and rescues in their communities to promote pet adoption and raise funds that support animal welfare. Since its 2015 inception, Clear The Shelters has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find new homes and has raised more than $5 million for participating shelters and rescues.
“Dallas Animal Services is proud to once again join NBCUniversal’s Clear The Shelters campaign this August. This national movement shines a light on the urgent need for pet adoptions and community support. With hundreds of pets in our care, now is the perfect time to adopt, donate, and help us clear the shelters together,” said Paul Ramon, Director of DAS.
Clear The Shelters fundraising will once again be led by Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit and longtime campaign partner. Donations to the general fund can be made now through Sept. 15, and donations to individual shelters can be made from Aug. 1 to 31 at ClearTheSheltersFund.org.
Virtual pet adoptions return for the seventh consecutive year through WeRescue, which allows website and app users to browse adoptable pets in their area by breed, gender, size and other factors, submit applications, and ask questions directly to shelters. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-based pet nutrition, is returning as the campaign’s national sponsor for the eighth consecutive campaign.
For more on Clear The Shelters, including participating animal shelters and rescues, along with details on local events, visit ClearTheShelters.com and the Spanish-language site DesocuparlosAlbergues.com.
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About Clear The Shelters
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters™ is an annual nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign held each August. As part of the initiative, NBC- and Telemundo-owned and affiliated stations partner with animal shelters and rescues in communities across the U.S. to promote pet adoption and raise funds for participating shelters. Since its 2015 inception, Clear The Shelters has led to nearly 1.2 million pet adoptions and raised more than $5 million. Longtime campaign supporters include Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a national sponsor for eight consecutive years, Greater Good Charities and WeRescue. Clear The Shelters was inspired by a 2014 North Texas pet adoption event hosted by NBC 5 / KXAS and Telemundo 39 / KXTX. For more information, visit ClearTheShelters.com.
About Dallas Animal Services
Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is one of the largest animal shelters in the country, with a mission to help the City of Dallas be a safe, compassionate, and healthy place for people and animals. DAS cares for more than 35,000 animals each year and is focused on public safety, lifesaving, and maintaining a high quality of life for pets and the people who love them. To learn more about how you can support DAS through fostering, adoption, volunteering, or donations, visit BeDallas90.org or visit our Shelter at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road.
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