NBC10 and Telemundo62’s annual pet adoption & donation campaign, ‘Clear the Shelters,’ returns this August – NBC10 Philadelphia

NBC10 and Telemundo62 announced its annual pet adoption and donation campaign, Clear The Shelters Presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition will return for the 12th consecutive year from Aug. 1 to 31, with an extended fundraising drive taking place now through Sept. 15.

As part of Clear The Shelters, NBC10 and Telemundo62 is partnering with local animal shelters to promote pet adoption and raise funds that support their animal welfare operations. For information on participating shelters and to donate, visit ClearTheShelters.com. Shelters can join this year’s Clear The Shelters via the new Shelter Registration Portal.

As part of Clear The Shelters, NBC10 and Telemundo62 is partnering with local animal shelters to promote pet adoption and raise funds that support their animal welfare operations. For information on participating shelters and to donate, visit ClearTheShelters.com. Shelters can join this year’s Clear The Shelters via the new Shelter Registration Portal.

Since its inception in 2015, NBC10 and Telemundo62’s Clear The Shelters has helped more than 50,000 pets find new homes. Nationally, the initiative has helped more than 1.3 million pets find new homes and raised more than $5.6 million for participating shelters and rescues. 

“Clear the Shelters continues to inspire people across our region to open their hearts and homes to pets in need,” said Joel Davis, President and General Manager of NBC10, Telemundo62 and NBC Sports Philadelphia. “At NBCU Local Philadelphia, we’re proud to support our shelter and rescue partners and help amplify their efforts to create more happy adoption stories throughout our communities.”

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, including participating shelters, along with details on local events and television programming, visit ClearTheShelters.com and the Spanish language site DesocuparlosAlbergues.com. Shelters can join the campaign via the new Shelter Registration Portal. Follow Clear The Shelters on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.