FREE ADOPTIONS FOR “CLEAR THE SHELTERS” AT BOTH CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY CAMPUSES FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Nationwide Initiative Has Led to More than 1.3 Million Adoptions Since 2015

(NORTH CHARLESTON, SC) – Charleston Animal Society has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 12th annual Clear The Shelters Presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

The adoption campaign ends with a crescendo event this Friday through Sunday at both Charleston Animal Society’s Charleston and Berkeley campuses. “Adoptions on every dog, cat, kitten and puppy are free, thanks to Hill’s Pet Nutrition,” said Charleston Animal Society Senior Director of Community Engagement Kay Hyman. “This is giving us a real shot at clearing our shelters. There has never been a better time to come adopt!”

As part of the nationwide initiative, NBC and Telemundo stations, including Charleston’s WCBD-TV, partner with animal shelters and rescues in their communities to promote pet adoption and raise funds that support their animal welfare operations. Since its 2015 inception, Clear The Shelters has helped more than 1.3 million pets find new homes and has raised more than $5.6 million for participating shelters and rescues.

Clear the Shelters fundraising will 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.

WeRescue is also returning for the eighth consecutive year as the exclusive technology partner of Clear The Shelters. The WeRescue website and apps let users browse adoptable pets in their area by breed, gender, size, and more, apply to adopt, and ask questions directly to shelters. New this year, Scout helps visitors find their best match with just a few quick questions.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-based pet nutrition and leading supporter of animal welfare, is returning as the campaign’s national sponsor for the ninth consecutive campaign. For the first time, Hill’s is serving as the presenting sponsor of Clear The Shelters this year.

For more information on Clear The Shelters, go to CharlestonAnimalSociety.org.