Clear the Shelters: WRAL, NBC and local animal shelters pet adoption month

Each summer, WRAL, NBC and your local animal shelters partner for a nationwide pet adoption drive that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 703,048 pets have found their forever homes since 2015.


Clear the Shelters 2022

Each summer, WRAL, NBC and your local animal shelters partner for a nationwide pet adoption drive that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 703,048 pets have found their forever homes since 2015.

The annual Clear the Shelters day takes place Aug. 26, 2023. Consider taking time on that day to adopt a new pet or donate to help pets find their fur-ever homes.

Are you ready to adopt a pet?

Many shelters require an application process to make sure your family and home are ready for a new pet. Nonprofit rescues may have even more strict standards. Some include a home visit and followups to make sure your new pet is a fit.
One thing to keep in mind: Even when adoption fees are waived, adopting a pet is an on-going financial commitment. Be sure you understand the costs of pet ownership and care, including necessary vaccinations for a long and health life.
Households who prepare are better able to help a pet adapt and foster good animal citizenship.

Animal shelters offer discounts in month of August

Can't adopt? Give time, money, goods

And if the time is not right for your family, there are many ways you can still help shelter pets by donating time, money or goods like foot and snuggly blankets.