CLEAR THE SHELTERS (8-1 THROUGH 8-31)

MEET OUR ADOPTABLE DOGS AND CATS ALL MONTH LONG. EVERY DAY WE WILL BE HIGHLIGHTING A PET OF THE DAY FOR YOU TO MEET AND CONSIDER FOR ADOPTION.

TAKE SOME TIME TO CONSIDER OUR THREE MASCOTS, MURPHY, SAMPSON, AND STEVIE… THEY ALL ARE SPECIAL ANIMALS THAT NEED HOMES.

JOIN US SATURDAY AUGUST 27TH FOR OUR EXTENDED HOURS WHEN ALL ADOPTION FEES WILL BE WAIVED BY PEOPLE WHO MAKE APPLICATION THAT DAY AND ARE ACCEPTED FOR ADPTION.

HELP US WITH OUR $1 FOR $1 MATCH PROGRAM WHERE EVERY DOLLAR YOU DONATE UP TO $5,000 WILL BE MATCHED BY A GROUP OF ANONYMOUS DONORS.

THIS IS WHAT CLEAR THE SHELTERS IS ALL ABOUT!

Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s annual nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, will return for the eighth consecutive year Aug. 1 to 31. As part of the monthlong initiative, NBC and Telemundo owned and affiliated stations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico are partnering with animal shelters like Abandoned Pet Rescue to promote pet adoption and raise funds to support animal welfare.

Since its 2015 inception, Clear The Shelters has helped more than 700,000 pets find new homes. Last year’s campaign resulted in more than 140,000 adoptions and raised more than $500,000. 

“We are pleased to present our eighth annual Clear The Shelters campaign to help shelters and rescues across the nation with their critical work of finding loving homes for the animals under their care, and inviting communities to donate funds to support their work,” said Valari Staab, Chairman of NBCUniversal Local. “Clear The Shelters is a community-driven effort that counts on the support of so many, including our employees, shelter partners, our affiliate stations and our national sponsors, and thanks to them the campaign has become an important event.”

The 2022 Clear The Shelters will again feature online donations through partners Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit, and The Animal Rescue Site, which will host the fundraising and cover all transaction fees so that 100 percent of donations go directly to shelters and rescues in need. Online donations can be made to participating shelters or rescues during the campaign at ClearTheSheltersFund.org, which is also accessible via ClearTheShelters.com.

APR will be open 7 days a week from 12 Noon to 5PM so you can consider the adoption of your fur-ever dog or cat (or both). Our visits are by appointment only.  Please visit the adopt section of the web site https://abandonedpetrescue.org/adopt/  and pick the dogs and or cats you would like to meet.  Then fill out an application https://abandonedpetrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/ to make an appointment to visit during the month.  Please understand many of our animals receive multiple applications so consider several.

If you would like to make a donation just click the link and choose a cash donation or a donation of goods.  No matter what your choice we appreciate your support.